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Diphu to Tiruvannamalai

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

2774 kmDistance
55.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹1,06,032
Ertiga₹1,35,159
Innova₹1,40,984
Innova Crysta₹1,73,611
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,40,016

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3,050
AC Seater₹4,990
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,440
AC Sleeper₹6,380
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7,820
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Train
Sleeper₹1,690
Economy₹2,800
Third AC₹3,910
Second AC₹5,580
First AC₹7,800
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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: Diphu to Tiruvannamalai

2774 km · ~60h 9m · About 55h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Diphu

    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. 96 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 396

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 546

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 696

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

  7. 96 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 793

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 943

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1093

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

  10. 96 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1189

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1339

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1489

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

  13. 96 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1585

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1735

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1885

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

  16. 96 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1981

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2131

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2281

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

  19. 96 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2378

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2528

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2678

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

  22. 96 km · 1h 56m 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: Diphu to Tiruvannamalai

2774 km · ~61h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Diphu

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

  2. Diphu → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~925 km

    ~20h 33m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 925)

    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) · ~925 km

    ~20h 33m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1849)

    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) · ~925 km

    ~20h 33m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640

  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: Diphu to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 62h 28m in total

DIBRUGARH - BENGALURU CITY Weekly Exp#15902 · Express
12:16 AMDhansiri
31h 39m299 stops
07:55 AM+1dBhubaneswar

Change trains at Bhubaneswar — about 4h 5m wait

Bhubaneswar-Puducherry Superfast Express#12898 · Superfast
12:00 PMBhubaneswar
24h 25m236 stops
12:25 PM+1dVillupuram Jn

Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 55m wait

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

2 changes · 62h 28m in total

DIBRUGARH - BENGALURU CITY Weekly Exp#15902 · Express
12:16 AMDhansiri
31h 39m299 stops
07:55 AM+1dBhubaneswar

Change trains at Bhubaneswar — about 4h 5m wait

Bhubaneswar-Rameswaram Weekly Express#18496 · Express
12:00 PMBhubaneswar
24h 25m236 stops
12:25 PM+1dVillupuram Jn

Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 55m wait

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

1 change · 71h 33m in total

DIBRUGARH - CHENNAI EGMORE Weekly Exp#15930 · Express
07:11 AMDhansiri
34h 52m232 stops
06:03 PM+1dHijilli

Change trains at Hijilli — about 7h 15m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
01:18 AMHijilli
29h 26m247 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.

Diphu to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Diphu to Tiruvannamalai is about 2774 km by road, roughly 55.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2774 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,06,032 · Ertiga ₹1,35,159 · Innova ₹1,40,984 · Innova Crysta ₹1,73,611 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,40,016
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,050 · AC Seater ₹4,990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,440 · AC Sleeper ₹6,380 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,820
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,690 · Economy ₹2,800 · Third AC ₹3,910 · Second AC ₹5,580 · First AC ₹7,800

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 Diphu to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Dharmanagar270 km from Diphu

    Tripura

  2. Agartala410 km from Diphu

    Tripura

  3. Melaghar440 km from Diphu

    Tripura

  4. Sundarbans National Park845 km from Diphu

    West Bengal

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 Diphu to Tiruvannamalai (about 55.5 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 Diphu
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

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