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Durg to Tiruvannamalai

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

1331 kmDistance
26.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹51,017
Ertiga₹64,992
Innova₹67,787
Innova Crysta₹83,513
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,15,304

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,460
AC Seater₹2,400
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,130
AC Sleeper₹3,060
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,780
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Train
Sleeper₹830
Economy₹1,360
Third AC₹1,890
Second AC₹2,690
First AC₹3,760
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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: Durg to Tiruvannamalai

1331 km · ~28h 37m · About 27h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Durg

    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. 144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 444

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 594

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 744

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

  7. 144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 887

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1037

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1187

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

  10. 144 km · 2h 52m 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: Durg to Tiruvannamalai

1331 km · ~29h 36m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Durg

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

  2. Durg → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~666 km

    ~14h 48m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,910

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 666)

    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) · ~666 km

    ~14h 48m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,910

  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: Durg to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 30h 57m in total

Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express#16327 · Express
11:47 PMKumhari
16h 3m113 stops
03:50 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 3h 15m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
07:05 PMVijayawada Jn
11h 39m75 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

1 change · 36h 44m in total

Durg Visakhapatnam Passenger#58529 · Passenger
06:00 PMDurg
16h 5m53 stops
10:05 AM+1dVizianagram Jn

Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 1h 55m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
12:00 PMVizianagram Jn
18h 44m139 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

1 change · 39h 16m in total

Ahmedabad Puri Superfast Express#12844 · Superfast
03:28 PMRasmara
10h 7m54 stops
01:35 AM+1dVizianagram Jn

Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 10h 25m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
12:00 PMVizianagram Jn
18h 44m139 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.

Durg to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Durg to Tiruvannamalai is about 1331 km by road, roughly 26.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1331 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹51,017 · Ertiga ₹64,992 · Innova ₹67,787 · Innova Crysta ₹83,513 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,15,304
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,460 · AC Seater ₹2,400 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,130 · AC Sleeper ₹3,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,780
  • Train: Sleeper ₹830 · Economy ₹1,360 · Third AC ₹1,890 · Second AC ₹2,690 · First AC ₹3,760

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

  1. Khammam590 km from Durg

    Telangana

  2. Guntur715 km from Durg

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Nellore990 km from Durg

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Chittoor1190 km from Durg

    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 Durg to Tiruvannamalai (about 26.6 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 Durg
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