Home › Routes › Khandwa to Tiruvannamalai

Khandwa to Tiruvannamalai

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

1438 kmDistance
28.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹55,337
Ertiga₹70,436
Innova₹73,455
Innova Crysta₹90,554
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,24,792

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

View route plan
Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,580
AC Seater₹2,590
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,300
AC Sleeper₹3,310
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,080
View route plan
Train
Sleeper₹890
Economy₹1,470
Third AC₹2,040
Second AC₹2,910
First AC₹4,060
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: Khandwa to Tiruvannamalai

1438 km · ~31h 26m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Khandwa

    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. 60 km · 1h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 360

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 510

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 660

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

  7. 60 km · 1h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 719

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 869

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1019

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

  10. 60 km · 1h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1079

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1229

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1379

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

  13. 60 km · 1h 11m 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: Khandwa to Tiruvannamalai

1438 km · ~31h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Khandwa

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

  2. Khandwa → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~719 km

    ~15h 59m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 719)

    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) · ~719 km

    ~15h 59m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060

  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: Khandwa to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 43h 32m in total

AJMER - HYDERABAD DECCAN SF Exp#12719 · Superfast
11:12 AMSurgaon Banjari
12h 53m115 stops
12:05 AM+1dSecunderabad Jn

Change trains at Secunderabad Jn — about 7h 25m wait

SECUNDERABAD - GUWAHATI Exp#12513 · Superfast
07:30 AMSecunderabad Jn
5h 35m46 stops
01:05 PMVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 6h wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
07:05 PMVijayawada Jn
11h 39m75 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

2 changes · 43h 32m in total

AJMER - HYDERABAD DECCAN SF Exp#12719 · Superfast
11:12 AMSurgaon Banjari
12h 53m115 stops
12:05 AM+1dSecunderabad Jn

Change trains at Secunderabad Jn — about 7h 35m wait

Secunderabad-Guntur SF Intercity#12706 · Superfast
07:40 AMSecunderabad Jn
5h 50m42 stops
01:30 PMVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 5h 35m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
07:05 PMVijayawada Jn
11h 39m75 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

2 changes · 43h 32m in total

AJMER - HYDERABAD DECCAN SF Exp#12719 · Superfast
11:12 AMSurgaon Banjari
12h 53m115 stops
12:05 AM+1dSecunderabad Jn

Change trains at Secunderabad Jn — about 7h 5m wait

Janmabhoomi Express#12806 · Superfast
07:10 AMSecunderabad Jn
5h 20m35 stops
12:30 PMTenali Jn

Change trains at Tenali Jn — about 6h 58m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
07:28 PMTenali Jn
11h 16m68 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.

Khandwa to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Khandwa to Tiruvannamalai is about 1438 km by road, roughly 28.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1438 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹55,337 · Ertiga ₹70,436 · Innova ₹73,455 · Innova Crysta ₹90,554 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,24,792
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,580 · AC Seater ₹2,590 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,300 · AC Sleeper ₹3,310 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,080
  • Train: Sleeper ₹890 · Economy ₹1,470 · Third AC ₹2,040 · Second AC ₹2,910 · First AC ₹4,060

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.

View Tiruvannamalai Guide

Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Akola180 km from Khandwa

    Maharashtra

  2. Washim270 km from Khandwa

    Maharashtra

  3. Parbhani370 km from Khandwa

    Maharashtra

  4. Bidar590 km from Khandwa

    Karnataka

  5. Kurnool900 km from Khandwa

    Andhra Pradesh

  6. Kadapa Airport1110 km from Khandwa

    Andhra Pradesh

Hotels in Tiruvannamalai

Comfortable 3-star stays in Tiruvannamalai. Tell us your dates and we'll get you a rate.

3 Star Hotel

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

See all places in Tiruvannamalai →

Suggested Tiruvannamalai Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tiruvannamalai

  • Travel from Khandwa to Tiruvannamalai (about 28.8 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 Khandwa
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Tiruvannamalai trip and see the full Khandwa → Tiruvannamalai → next stop route.

Tiruvannamalai → Yelagiri

About 80 km by road

Tiruvannamalai → Vellore

About 100 km by road

Tiruvannamalai → Kanchipuram

About 125 km by road

Tiruvannamalai → Yercaud

About 140 km by road

Plan My Trip: Khandwa to Tiruvannamalai

Pick how you want to travel and we'll send a complete plan with transport, hotel and sightseeing — on WhatsApp and a call back.

Other Routes