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Guntur to Tiruvannamalai

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

620 kmDistance
12.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹24,134
Ertiga₹30,644
Innova₹31,946
Innova Crysta₹39,456
Tempo Traveller (12)₹54,080

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹680
AC Seater₹1,120
Non-AC Sleeper₹990
AC Sleeper₹1,430
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,790
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Train
Sleeper₹400
Economy₹650
Third AC₹900
Second AC₹1,270
First AC₹1,770
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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: Guntur to Tiruvannamalai

620 km · ~13h 4m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Guntur

    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. 160 km · 3h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 310

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 460

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

  5. 160 km · 3h 12m 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: Guntur to Tiruvannamalai

620 km · ~13h 47m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Guntur

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

  2. Guntur → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~620 km

    ~13h 47m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,790

  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: Guntur to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Guntur Jn for Guntur, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

Direct trains

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
07:37 PMTsunduru
10h 41m66 stops
06:18 AM+1dTiruvannamalai

Other options with a change

1 change · 11h 17m in total

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
07:27 PMKolanukonda
7h 6m62 stops
02:33 AM+1dChittoor

Change trains at Chittoor — about 47m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
03:20 AMChittoor
3h 24m11 stops
06:44 AMAndampaliam

1 change · 11h 17m in total

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
07:27 PMKolanukonda
7h 6m62 stops
02:33 AM+1dChittoor

Change trains at Chittoor — about 47m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
03:20 AMChittoor
3h 24m11 stops
06:44 AMAndampaliam

1 change · 14h 53m in total

HATIA - YESVANTPUR SF Exp#12835 · Superfast
03:51 PMKolanukonda
1h 34m27 stops
05:25 PMOngole

Change trains at Ongole — about 3h 23m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
08:48 PMOngole
9h 56m48 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.

Guntur to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Guntur to Tiruvannamalai is about 620 km by road, roughly 12.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 620 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹24,134 · Ertiga ₹30,644 · Innova ₹31,946 · Innova Crysta ₹39,456 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹54,080
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹680 · AC Seater ₹1,120 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹990 · AC Sleeper ₹1,430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,790
  • Train: Sleeper ₹400 · Economy ₹650 · Third AC ₹900 · Second AC ₹1,270 · First AC ₹1,770

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

  1. Ongole125 km from Guntur

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. Nellore275 km from Guntur

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Tirumala410 km from Guntur

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Vellore525 km from Guntur

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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 Guntur to Tiruvannamalai (about 12.4 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 Guntur
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

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