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Kendrapara to Tiruvannamalai

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

1570 kmDistance
31.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹60,049
Ertiga₹76,534
Innova₹79,831
Innova Crysta₹98,316
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,35,880

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,730
AC Seater₹2,830
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,510
AC Sleeper₹3,610
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,450
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Train
Sleeper₹970
Economy₹1,600
Third AC₹2,230
Second AC₹3,170
First AC₹4,430
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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: Kendrapara to Tiruvannamalai

1570 km · ~34h 4m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kendrapara

    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. 93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 393

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 543

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 693

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

  7. 93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 785

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 935

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1085

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

  10. 93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1178

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1328

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1478

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

  13. 93 km · 1h 51m 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: Kendrapara to Tiruvannamalai

1570 km · ~34h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kendrapara

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

  2. Kendrapara → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~785 km

    ~17h 27m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 785)

    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) · ~785 km

    ~17h 27m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250

  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: Kendrapara to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Rahama for Kendrapara, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 36h 14m in total

Paradip Puri InterCity Express#18413 · Express
06:30 PMRahama
1h 8m7 stops
07:38 PMKatha Jori

Change trains at Katha Jori — about 9h 58m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
05:36 AMKatha Jori
25h 8m198 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

1 change · 43h 38m in total

Paradip Cuttack Passenger#58406 · Passenger
11:06 AMRahama
1h 44m7 stops
12:50 PMKatha Jori

Change trains at Katha Jori — about 16h 46m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
05:36 AMKatha Jori
25h 8m198 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.

Kendrapara to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kendrapara to Tiruvannamalai is about 1570 km by road, roughly 31.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1570 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹60,049 · Ertiga ₹76,534 · Innova ₹79,831 · Innova Crysta ₹98,316 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,35,880
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,730 · AC Seater ₹2,830 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,510 · AC Sleeper ₹3,610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,450
  • Train: Sleeper ₹970 · Economy ₹1,600 · Third AC ₹2,230 · Second AC ₹3,170 · First AC ₹4,430

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

  1. Puri130 km from Kendrapara

    Odisha

  2. Chennai1370 km from Kendrapara

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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 Kendrapara to Tiruvannamalai (about 31.4 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 Kendrapara
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

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