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Khammam to Tiruvannamalai

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

741 kmDistance
14.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹28,454
Ertiga₹36,234
Innova₹37,790
Innova Crysta₹46,571
Tempo Traveller (12)₹64,244

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹820
AC Seater₹1,330
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,190
AC Sleeper₹1,700
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,120
View route plan
Train
Sleeper₹470
Economy₹770
Third AC₹1,070
Second AC₹1,510
First AC₹2,100
View route plan

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: Khammam to Tiruvannamalai

741 km · ~16h 9m · About 15h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Khammam

    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. 71 km · 1h 25m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 371

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 521

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 671

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

  7. 71 km · 1h 25m 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: Khammam to Tiruvannamalai

741 km · ~16h 28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Khammam

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

  2. Khammam → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~741 km

    ~16h 28m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,120

  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: Khammam to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Khammam for Khammam, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 13h 55m in total

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
04:49 PMDornakal Jn
9h 44m80 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 · 13h 55m in total

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
04:49 PMDornakal Jn
9h 44m80 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 · 13h 55m in total

Himsagar Express Slip#16318-Slip · Express
04:49 PMDornakal Jn
9h 44m80 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

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.

Khammam to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Khammam to Tiruvannamalai is about 741 km by road, roughly 14.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 741 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹28,454 · Ertiga ₹36,234 · Innova ₹37,790 · Innova Crysta ₹46,571 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹64,244
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹820 · AC Seater ₹1,330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,190 · AC Sleeper ₹1,700 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,120
  • Train: Sleeper ₹470 · Economy ₹770 · Third AC ₹1,070 · Second AC ₹1,510 · First AC ₹2,100

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

  1. Ongole250 km from Khammam

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. Tirumala530 km from Khammam

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Chittoor600 km from Khammam

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Vellore640 km from Khammam

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 Khammam to Tiruvannamalai (about 14.8 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 Khammam
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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