Kollam to Tiruvannamalai
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kollam, Kerala to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Kollam to Tiruvannamalai
595 km · ~12h 34m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kollam
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
148 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 298Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 448Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
148 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop
Arrive in TiruvannamalaiTiruvannamalai, 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: Kollam to Tiruvannamalai
595 km · ~13h 13m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kollam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kollam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kollam → Tiruvannamalai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~595 km
~13h 13m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,720
- 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: Kollam to Tiruvannamalai
Nearest railway stations: Kollam Jn for Kollam, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 33h 34m in total
Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 17h 47m wait
1 change · 37h 6m in total
Change trains at Gudur Jn — about 12h wait
1 change · 37h 14m in total
Change trains at Gunadala — about 1h 34m wait
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.
Kollam to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kollam to Tiruvannamalai is about 595 km by road, roughly 11.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 595 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹20,467 · Ertiga ₹26,090 · Innova ₹27,215 · Innova Crysta ₹33,512 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹46,332
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹650 · AC Seater ₹1,070 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹950 · AC Sleeper ₹1,370 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,720
- Train: Sleeper ₹390 · Economy ₹630 · Third AC ₹860 · Second AC ₹1,220 · First AC ₹1,700
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.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Kollam to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Adoor50 km from Kollam
Kerala
- Kuttikkanam110 km from Kollam
Kerala
- Kodaikanal230 km from Kollam
- Dindigul285 km from Kollam
Hotels in Tiruvannamalai
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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
Suggested Tiruvannamalai Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Tiruvannamalai
- Travel from Kollam to Tiruvannamalai (about 11.9 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 Kollam
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Tiruvannamalai trip and see the full Kollam → Tiruvannamalai → next stop route.
Tiruvannamalai → Kanchipuram
About 125 km by road
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