Haridwar to Tiruvannamalai
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Haridwar to Tiruvannamalai
2564 km · ~55h 17m · About 51h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Haridwar
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 427Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 577Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 727Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 855Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1005Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1155Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1282Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1432Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1582Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1709Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1859Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2009Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2137Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2287Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2437Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop
Arrive in TiruvannamalaiTiruvannamalai, 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: Haridwar to Tiruvannamalai
2564 km · ~57h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Haridwar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Haridwar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Haridwar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~855 km
~19h|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
- Change buses at a major city (around km 855)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~855 km
~19h|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1709)
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.
- change point 2 → Tiruvannamalai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~855 km
~19h|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
- 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: Haridwar to Tiruvannamalai
Nearest railway stations: Haridwar Jn for Haridwar, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 54h 15m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 6h 25m wait
Change trains at Kondagunta — about 3h 40m wait
2 changes · 60h 4m in total
Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 6h 30m wait
Change trains at Kondagunta — about 7h 35m wait
2 changes · 60h 4m in total
Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 6h 30m wait
Change trains at Kondagunta — about 7h 35m wait
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.
Haridwar to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Haridwar to Tiruvannamalai is about 2564 km by road, roughly 51.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2564 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹98,035 · Ertiga ₹1,24,957 · Innova ₹1,30,341 · Innova Crysta ₹1,60,513 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,21,876
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,820 · AC Seater ₹4,620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,100 · AC Sleeper ₹5,900 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,230
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,570 · Economy ₹2,590 · Third AC ₹3,620 · Second AC ₹5,160 · First AC ₹7,210
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.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Haridwar to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Aligarh295 km from Haridwar
Uttar Pradesh
- Morena495 km from Haridwar
Madhya Pradesh
- Chanderi755 km from Haridwar
Madhya Pradesh
- Chhindwara1145 km from Haridwar
Madhya Pradesh
- Siddipet1715 km from Haridwar
Telangana
- Kadapa Airport2235 km from Haridwar
Andhra Pradesh
Hotels in Tiruvannamalai
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Tiruvannamalai
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
Suggested Tiruvannamalai Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Tiruvannamalai
- Travel from Haridwar to Tiruvannamalai (about 51.3 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 Haridwar
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Tiruvannamalai trip and see the full Haridwar → Tiruvannamalai → next stop route.
Tiruvannamalai → Kanchipuram
About 125 km by road
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