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Imphal to Tiruvannamalai

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

2727 kmDistance
54.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹1,04,354
Ertiga₹1,32,987
Innova₹1,38,714
Innova Crysta₹1,70,848
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,36,068

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3,000
AC Seater₹4,910
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,360
AC Sleeper₹6,270
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7,690
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Train
Sleeper₹1,670
Economy₹2,760
Third AC₹3,850
Second AC₹5,480
First AC₹7,670
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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: Imphal to Tiruvannamalai

2727 km · ~59h 12m · About 55h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Imphal

    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. 90 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 390

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 540

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 690

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

  7. 90 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 779

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 929

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1079

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

  10. 90 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1169

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1319

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1469

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

  13. 90 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1558

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1708

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1858

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

  16. 90 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1948

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2098

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2248

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

  19. 90 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2337

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2487

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2637

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

  22. 90 km · 1h 47m 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: Imphal to Tiruvannamalai

2727 km · ~60h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Imphal

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

  2. Imphal → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~909 km

    ~20h 12m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,600

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 909)

    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) · ~909 km

    ~20h 12m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,600

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1818)

    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) · ~909 km

    ~20h 12m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,600

  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: Imphal to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Jiribam (about 82 km away) for Imphal, 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.

Imphal to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Imphal to Tiruvannamalai is about 2727 km by road, roughly 54.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2727 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,04,354 · Ertiga ₹1,32,987 · Innova ₹1,38,714 · Innova Crysta ₹1,70,848 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,36,068
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,000 · AC Seater ₹4,910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,360 · AC Sleeper ₹6,270 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,690
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,670 · Economy ₹2,760 · Third AC ₹3,850 · Second AC ₹5,480 · First AC ₹7,670

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Want the full Tiruvannamalai guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Tiruvannamalai.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Imphal to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Aizawl230 km from Imphal

    Mizoram

  2. Sabroom400 km from Imphal

    Tripura

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 Imphal to Tiruvannamalai (about 54.5 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 Imphal
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