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Mahbubnagar to Tiruvannamalai

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

672 kmDistance
13.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹25,990
Ertiga₹33,046
Innova₹34,458
Innova Crysta₹42,514
Tempo Traveller (12)₹58,448

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹740
AC Seater₹1,210
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,080
AC Sleeper₹1,550
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,930
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Train
Sleeper₹430
Economy₹700
Third AC₹970
Second AC₹1,370
First AC₹1,910
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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: Mahbubnagar to Tiruvannamalai

672 km · ~14h 6m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mahbubnagar

    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. 186 km · 3h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 336

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 486

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

  5. 186 km · 3h 43m 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: Mahbubnagar to Tiruvannamalai

672 km · ~14h 56m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Mahbubnagar

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

  2. Mahbubnagar → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~672 km

    ~14h 56m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930

  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: Mahbubnagar to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Mahbubnagar Town Halt for Mahbubnagar, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 19h 42m in total

Andhra Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express#12708 · Sampark Kranti
11:02 AMRajapur
9h 58m70 stops
09:00 PMRenigunta Jn

Change trains at Renigunta Jn — about 4h 5m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
01:05 AMRenigunta Jn
5h 39m19 stops
06:44 AMAndampaliam

1 change · 33h 30m in total

Venkatadri SF Express#12797 · Superfast
09:14 PMRajapur
9h 54m62 stops
07:08 AM+1dRenigunta Jn

Change trains at Renigunta Jn — about 17h 57m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
01:05 AMRenigunta Jn
5h 39m19 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.

Mahbubnagar to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mahbubnagar to Tiruvannamalai is about 672 km by road, roughly 13.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 672 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹25,990 · Ertiga ₹33,046 · Innova ₹34,458 · Innova Crysta ₹42,514 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹58,448
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹740 · AC Seater ₹1,210 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,080 · AC Sleeper ₹1,550 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,930
  • Train: Sleeper ₹430 · Economy ₹700 · Third AC ₹970 · Second AC ₹1,370 · First AC ₹1,910

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

  1. Kurnool130 km from Mahbubnagar

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. Gandikota280 km from Mahbubnagar

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Kadapa Airport340 km from Mahbubnagar

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Chittoor535 km from Mahbubnagar

    Andhra Pradesh

  5. Vellore575 km from Mahbubnagar

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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 Mahbubnagar to Tiruvannamalai (about 13.4 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 Mahbubnagar
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

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