Kurukshetra to Tiruvannamalai
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kurukshetra, Haryana 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: Kurukshetra to Tiruvannamalai
2582 km · ~55h 38m · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kurukshetra
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 430Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 580Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 730Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 861Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1011Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1161Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1291Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1441Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1591Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1721Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1871Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2021Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2152Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2302Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2452Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m 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: Kurukshetra to Tiruvannamalai
2582 km · ~57h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kurukshetra
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kurukshetra. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kurukshetra → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~861 km
~19h 8m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460
- Change buses at a major city (around km 861)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~861 km
~19h 8m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1721)
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.
- change point 2 → Tiruvannamalai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~861 km
~19h 8m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460
- 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: Kurukshetra to Tiruvannamalai
Nearest railway stations: Kurukshetra Jn for Kurukshetra, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 44h 18m in total
Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 2h 17m wait
Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 4h 20m wait
2 changes · 44h 18m in total
Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 2h 27m wait
Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 4h 45m wait
2 changes · 44h 18m in total
Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 2h 27m wait
Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 4h 45m 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.
Kurukshetra to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kurukshetra to Tiruvannamalai is about 2582 km by road, roughly 51.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2582 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹98,677 · Ertiga ₹1,25,788 · Innova ₹1,31,211 · Innova Crysta ₹1,61,572 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,23,388
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,840 · AC Seater ₹4,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,130 · AC Sleeper ₹5,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,280
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,580 · Economy ₹2,610 · Third AC ₹3,640 · Second AC ₹5,190 · First AC ₹7,260
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 Kurukshetra to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Okhla210 km from Kurukshetra
Uttar Pradesh
- Bharatpur405 km from Kurukshetra
Rajasthan
- Vidisha940 km from Kurukshetra
Madhya Pradesh
- Amravati1310 km from Kurukshetra
Maharashtra
- Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park1805 km from Kurukshetra
Telangana
- Kadapa Airport2250 km from Kurukshetra
Andhra Pradesh
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 Kurukshetra to Tiruvannamalai (about 51.6 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 Kurukshetra
Extend Your Trip
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