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Koraput to Tiruvannamalai

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

1078 kmDistance
21.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹41,485
Ertiga₹52,804
Innova₹55,067
Innova Crysta₹67,886
Tempo Traveller (12)₹93,552

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,190
AC Seater₹1,940
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,720
AC Sleeper₹2,480
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,070
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Train
Sleeper₹680
Economy₹1,110
Third AC₹1,540
Second AC₹2,190
First AC₹3,050
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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: Koraput to Tiruvannamalai

1078 km · ~23h 34m · About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Koraput

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

    Overnight halt around km 359

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 509

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 659

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

  7. 59 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. 59 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: Koraput to Tiruvannamalai

1078 km · ~23h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Koraput

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

  2. Koraput → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~539 km

    ~11h 59m|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,560

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 539)

    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) · ~539 km

    ~11h 59m|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,560

  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: Koraput to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 38h 4m in total

Hirakhand Express#18448 · Express
04:40 PMJeypore
8h 20m34 stops
01:00 AM+1dVizianagram Jn

Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 11h wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
12:00 PMVizianagram Jn
18h 44m139 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

2 changes · 37h 44m in total

KORAPUT - ROURKELA Exp#18108 · Express
05:00 PMKoraput
6h 45m28 stops
11:45 PMTitlagarh

Change trains at Titlagarh — about 1h wait

Korba Visakhapatnam Express#18517 · Express
12:45 AMTitlagarh
6h 1m28 stops
06:46 AMKorukonda

Change trains at Korukonda — about 5h 27m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
12:13 PMKorukonda
18h 31m138 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

2 changes · 37h 44m in total

KORAPUT - ROURKELA Exp#18108 · Express
05:00 PMKoraput
6h 45m28 stops
11:45 PMTitlagarh

Change trains at Titlagarh — about 1h 45m wait

Durg Visakhapatnam Passenger#58529 · Passenger
01:30 AMTitlagarh
8h 56m28 stops
10:26 AMKorukonda

Change trains at Korukonda — about 1h 47m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
12:13 PMKorukonda
18h 31m138 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.

Koraput to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Koraput to Tiruvannamalai is about 1078 km by road, roughly 21.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1078 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹41,485 · Ertiga ₹52,804 · Innova ₹55,067 · Innova Crysta ₹67,886 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹93,552
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,190 · AC Seater ₹1,940 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,720 · AC Sleeper ₹2,480 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,070
  • Train: Sleeper ₹680 · Economy ₹1,110 · Third AC ₹1,540 · Second AC ₹2,190 · First AC ₹3,050

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

  1. Peddapuram260 km from Koraput

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. Papikonda National Park270 km from Koraput

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Rajahmundry290 km from Koraput

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Nellore735 km from Koraput

    Andhra Pradesh

  5. Kanchipuram960 km from Koraput
  6. Vellore985 km from Koraput

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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 Koraput to Tiruvannamalai (about 21.6 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 Koraput
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