Darbhanga to Tiruvannamalai
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Darbhanga, Bihar to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Darbhanga to Tiruvannamalai
2217 km · ~47h 40m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Darbhanga
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 443Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 593Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 743Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 887Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1037Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1187Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1330Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1480Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1630Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1774Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1924Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2074Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Arrive in TiruvannamalaiTiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Darbhanga to Tiruvannamalai
2217 km · ~49h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Darbhanga
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Darbhanga. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Darbhanga → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~739 km
~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120
- Change buses at a major city (around km 739)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Tiruvannamalai. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~739 km
~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1478)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Tiruvannamalai. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Tiruvannamalai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~739 km
~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120
- Arrive in Tiruvannamalai
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Darbhanga to Tiruvannamalai
Nearest railway stations: Darbhanga Jn for Darbhanga, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 47h 44m in total
Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 5h 40m wait
1 change · 62h 29m in total
Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 11h 55m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Darbhanga to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Darbhanga to Tiruvannamalai is about 2217 km by road, roughly 44.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2217 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹85,147 · Ertiga ₹1,08,425 · Innova ₹1,13,081 · Innova Crysta ₹1,39,360 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,92,228
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,440 · AC Seater ₹3,990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,550 · AC Sleeper ₹5,100 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,260
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,360 · Economy ₹2,250 · Third AC ₹3,130 · Second AC ₹4,460 · First AC ₹6,240
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Tiruvannamalai.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Darbhanga to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Bodh Gaya245 km from Darbhanga
Bihar
- Raigarh700 km from Darbhanga
Chhattisgarh
- Koraput1140 km from Darbhanga
Odisha
- Papikonda National Park1410 km from Darbhanga
Andhra Pradesh
- Eluru1510 km from Darbhanga
Andhra Pradesh
- Nellore1875 km from Darbhanga
Andhra Pradesh
Hotels in Tiruvannamalai
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Tiruvannamalai
Things to Do in Tiruvannamalai
Explore Arunachaleswarar Temple
Spend time in this vast temple complex, admiring the towering Rajagopuram, the thousand-pillared hall, and the sacred Sivaganga tank. Participate in the daily rituals…
2-3 hours
Perform Girivalam (Hill Circumambulation)
Walk the 14-kilometre path around Arunachala Hill, preferably barefoot. The route is dotted with shrines, and the experience is both physically demanding and…
4-5 hours
Visit Sri Ramanasramam
Sit in the meditation hall where Ramana Maharshi taught, visit his samadhi, and explore the ashram's bookshop and museum. The serene atmosphere is ideal for…
1-2 hours
Climb to Virupaksha Cave and Skandashram
Hike up the hill to the caves where Ramana Maharshi lived and meditated. The path is steep but offers panoramic views and a sense of solitude.
2-3 hours
Witness Karthigai Deepam (if visiting in Nov-Dec)
Join the massive crowds to witness the lighting of the giant lamp atop Arunachala Hill. The festival includes processions, cultural events, and a spectacular visual…
Half-day
Meditate at the Ramana Ashram's Old Hall
Spend time in the Old Hall, where Ramana Maharshi gave his silent teachings. The hall retains a powerful spiritual vibration and is open for meditation.
1-2 hours
Suggested Tiruvannamalai Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Tiruvannamalai
- Travel from Darbhanga to Tiruvannamalai (about 44.3 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Arunachaleswarar Temple
Day 2Explore Tiruvannamalai
- Visit Arunachala Hill
- Visit Sri Ramanasramam
- Visit Virupaksha Cave
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Villupuram
- Head back to Darbhanga
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Tiruvannamalai trip and see the full Darbhanga → Tiruvannamalai → next stop route.
Tiruvannamalai → Yelagiri
About 80 km by road
Tiruvannamalai → Kanchipuram
About 125 km by road
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