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Diu to Tiruvannamalai

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

1661 kmDistance
33.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹63,798
Ertiga₹81,238
Innova₹84,726
Innova Crysta₹1,04,417
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,44,024

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,830
AC Seater₹2,990
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,660
AC Sleeper₹3,820
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,700
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Train
Sleeper₹1,030
Economy₹1,690
Third AC₹2,360
Second AC₹3,350
First AC₹4,680
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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: Diu to Tiruvannamalai

1661 km · ~35h 53m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Diu

    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. 115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 415

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 565

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 715

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

  7. 115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 831

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 981

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1131

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

  10. 115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1246

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1396

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1546

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

  13. 115 km · 2h 18m 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: Diu to Tiruvannamalai

1661 km · ~36h 56m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Diu

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

  2. Diu → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~831 km

    ~18h 28m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,380

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 831)

    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 → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~831 km

    ~18h 28m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,380

  5. 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: Diu to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Delvada for Diu, 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.

Diu to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Diu to Tiruvannamalai is about 1661 km by road, roughly 33.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1661 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹63,798 · Ertiga ₹81,238 · Innova ₹84,726 · Innova Crysta ₹1,04,417 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,44,024
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,830 · AC Seater ₹2,990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,660 · AC Sleeper ₹3,820 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,700
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,030 · Economy ₹1,690 · Third AC ₹2,360 · Second AC ₹3,350 · First AC ₹4,680

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

  1. Mumbai365 km from Diu

    Maharashtra

  2. Murud440 km from Diu

    Maharashtra

  3. Mahabaleshwar545 km from Diu

    Maharashtra

  4. Sangli750 km from Diu

    Maharashtra

  5. Badami950 km from Diu

    Karnataka

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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 Diu to Tiruvannamalai (about 33.2 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 Diu
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