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Darjeeling to Tiruvannamalai

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Darjeeling, West Bengal to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

2477 kmDistance
49.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹94,929
Ertiga₹1,20,937
Innova₹1,26,139
Innova Crysta₹1,55,398
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,14,568

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,720
AC Seater₹4,460
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,960
AC Sleeper₹5,700
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,990
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Train
Sleeper₹1,520
Economy₹2,510
Third AC₹3,500
Second AC₹4,980
First AC₹6,970
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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: Darjeeling to Tiruvannamalai

2477 km · ~53h 32m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Darjeeling

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 413

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 563

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 713

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 826

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 976

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1126

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1239

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1389

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1539

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1651

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1801

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1951

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2064

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2214

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2364

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Tiruvannamalai

    Tiruvannamalai, 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: Darjeeling to Tiruvannamalai

2477 km · ~55h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Darjeeling

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Darjeeling. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Darjeeling → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~826 km

    ~18h 21m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 826)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~826 km

    ~18h 21m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1651)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~826 km

    ~18h 21m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  7. 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: Darjeeling to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling for Darjeeling, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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.

Darjeeling to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Darjeeling to Tiruvannamalai is about 2477 km by road, roughly 49.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2477 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹94,929 · Ertiga ₹1,20,937 · Innova ₹1,26,139 · Innova Crysta ₹1,55,398 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,14,568
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,720 · AC Seater ₹4,460 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,960 · AC Sleeper ₹5,700 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,990
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,520 · Economy ₹2,510 · Third AC ₹3,500 · Second AC ₹4,980 · First AC ₹6,970

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.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Darjeeling to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Purnia210 km from Darjeeling

    Bihar

  2. Deoghar425 km from Darjeeling

    Jharkhand

  3. Parasnath Hills530 km from Darjeeling

    Jharkhand

  4. Chaibasa725 km from Darjeeling

    Jharkhand

  5. Araku Valley1455 km from Darjeeling

    Andhra Pradesh

Hotels in Tiruvannamalai

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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

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Suggested Tiruvannamalai Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tiruvannamalai

  • Travel from Darjeeling to Tiruvannamalai (about 49.5 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 Darjeeling
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