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Jowai to Tiruvannamalai

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

2619 kmDistance
52.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹1,00,498
Ertiga₹1,27,998
Innova₹1,33,498
Innova Crysta₹1,64,497
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,26,996

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,880
AC Seater₹4,710
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,190
AC Sleeper₹6,020
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7,380
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Train
Sleeper₹1,600
Economy₹2,650
Third AC₹3,700
Second AC₹5,270
First AC₹7,360
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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: Jowai to Tiruvannamalai

2619 km · ~56h 23m · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jowai

    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. 137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 437

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 587

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 737

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

  7. 137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 873

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1023

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1173

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

  10. 137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1310

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1460

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1610

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

  13. 137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1746

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1896

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2046

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

  16. 137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2183

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2333

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2483

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

  19. 137 km · 2h 44m 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: Jowai to Tiruvannamalai

2619 km · ~58h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Jowai

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

  2. Jowai → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~873 km

    ~19h 24m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 873)

    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) · ~873 km

    ~19h 24m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1746)

    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) · ~873 km

    ~19h 24m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490

  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: Jowai to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Barahu (about 75 km away) for Jowai, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 66h 52m in total

DIBRUGARH - CHENNAI EGMORE Weekly Exp#15930 · Express
11:52 AMChaparmukh Jn
30h 11m214 stops
06:03 PM+1dHijilli

Change trains at Hijilli — about 7h 15m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
01:18 AMHijilli
29h 26m247 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

1 change · 69h in total

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
09:44 AMChaparmukh Jn
27h 13m210 stops
12:57 PM+1dHijilli

Change trains at Hijilli — about 12h 21m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
01:18 AMHijilli
29h 26m247 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.

Jowai to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jowai to Tiruvannamalai is about 2619 km by road, roughly 52.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2619 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,00,498 · Ertiga ₹1,27,998 · Innova ₹1,33,498 · Innova Crysta ₹1,64,497 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,26,996
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,880 · AC Seater ₹4,710 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,190 · AC Sleeper ₹6,020 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,380
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,600 · Economy ₹2,650 · Third AC ₹3,700 · Second AC ₹5,270 · First AC ₹7,360

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

  1. Gosaba665 km from Jowai

    West Bengal

  2. Sundarbans National Park690 km from Jowai

    West Bengal

  3. Sagar Island785 km from Jowai

    West Bengal

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 Jowai to Tiruvannamalai (about 52.4 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 Jowai
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