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Davanagere to Tiruvannamalai

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Davanagere, Karnataka to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

549 kmDistance
11 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹21,099
Ertiga₹26,864
Innova₹28,017
Innova Crysta₹34,531
Tempo Traveller (12)₹47,616

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹600
AC Seater₹990
Non-AC Sleeper₹880
AC Sleeper₹1,260
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,590
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Train
Sleeper₹360
Economy₹580
Third AC₹800
Second AC₹1,130
First AC₹1,570
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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: Davanagere to Tiruvannamalai

549 km · ~11h 39m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Davanagere

    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. 125 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 275

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 425

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

  5. 125 km · 2h 29m 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: Davanagere to Tiruvannamalai

549 km · ~12h 12m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Davanagere

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

  2. Davanagere → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~549 km

    ~12h 12m|Tentative fare ₹600–₹1,590

  3. 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: Davanagere to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Davangere for Davanagere, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 30h 12m in total

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
08:32 AMChalgeri
11h 13m86 stops
07:45 PMSalem Jn

Change trains at Salem Jn — about 1h 15m wait

SALEM - CHENNAI EGMORE Exp#11064 · Express
09:00 PMSalem Jn
4h 10m24 stops
01:10 AM+1dVillupuram Jn

Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 12h 10m wait

Puducherry-Howrah (Aurobindo) Express#12868 · Superfast
01:20 PMVillupuram Jn
1h 24m3 stops
02:44 PMTiruvannamalai

2 changes · 32h 26m in total

VASCO DA GAMA - CHENNAI CENT Exp#17312 · Express
10:18 PMChalgeri
13h 37m125 stops
11:55 AM+1dChennai Central

Change trains at Chennai Central — about 4h 50m wait

Chennai - Hyderabad Express#12603 · Superfast
04:45 PMChennai Central
2h 30m26 stops
07:15 PMGudur Jn

Change trains at Gudur Jn — about 3h 50m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
11:05 PMGudur Jn
7h 39m30 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

2 changes · 32h 26m in total

VASCO DA GAMA - CHENNAI CENT Exp#17312 · Express
10:18 PMChalgeri
13h 37m125 stops
11:55 AM+1dChennai Central

Change trains at Chennai Central — about 7h 20m wait

Grand Trunk (GT) Express#12615 · Superfast
07:15 PMChennai Central
2h 15m26 stops
09:30 PMGudur Jn

Change trains at Gudur Jn — about 1h 35m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
11:05 PMGudur Jn
7h 39m30 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

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.

Davanagere to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Davanagere to Tiruvannamalai is about 549 km by road, roughly 11 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 549 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹21,099 · Ertiga ₹26,864 · Innova ₹28,017 · Innova Crysta ₹34,531 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹47,616
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹600 · AC Seater ₹990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹880 · AC Sleeper ₹1,260 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,590
  • Train: Sleeper ₹360 · Economy ₹580 · Third AC ₹800 · Second AC ₹1,130 · First AC ₹1,570

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Chitradurga75 km from Davanagere

    Karnataka

  2. Tumakuru230 km from Davanagere

    Karnataka

  3. Kolar365 km from Davanagere

    Karnataka

  4. Yelagiri470 km from Davanagere

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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 Davanagere to Tiruvannamalai (about 11 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 Davanagere
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