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Mapusa to Tiruvannamalai

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

884 kmDistance
17.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹34,059
Ertiga₹43,341
Innova₹45,197
Innova Crysta₹55,729
Tempo Traveller (12)₹76,756

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹970
AC Seater₹1,590
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,410
AC Sleeper₹2,030
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,530
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Train
Sleeper₹560
Economy₹910
Third AC₹1,270
Second AC₹1,800
First AC₹2,510
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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: Mapusa to Tiruvannamalai

884 km · ~19h 1m · About 18h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mapusa

    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. 142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 442

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 592

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 742

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

  7. 142 km · 2h 50m 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: Mapusa to Tiruvannamalai

884 km · ~19h 39m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Mapusa

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

  2. Mapusa → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~884 km

    ~19h 39m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,530

  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: Mapusa to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Thivim for Mapusa, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 39h 34m in total

Vasco da Gama Bangalore Link Express#02779 · Superfast
03:10 PMVasco Da Gama
16h 25m96 stops
07:35 AM+1dBangalore City Jn

Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 1h 25m wait

BANGALORE - PATLIPUTRA Sanghamitra SF Exp#12295 · Superfast
09:00 AMBangalore City Jn
9h 3m101 stops
06:03 PMGudur Jn

Change trains at Gudur Jn — about 5h 2m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
11:05 PMGudur Jn
7h 39m30 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

2 changes · 39h 34m in total

Vasco da Gama Bangalore Link Express#02779 · Superfast
03:10 PMVasco Da Gama
16h 25m96 stops
07:35 AM+1dBangalore City Jn

Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 2h 35m wait

MYSORE - DARBHANGA BAGMATI SF Exp#12578 · Superfast
10:10 AMBangalore City Jn
8h 33m101 stops
06:43 PMGudur Jn

Change trains at Gudur Jn — about 4h 22m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
11:05 PMGudur Jn
7h 39m30 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

2 changes · 39h 34m in total

Vasco da Gama Bangalore Link Express#02779 · Superfast
03:10 PMVasco Da Gama
16h 25m96 stops
07:35 AM+1dBangalore City Jn

Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 5h 45m wait

BANGALORE - KAKINADA TOWN Seshadri Exp#17209 · Express
01:20 PMBangalore City Jn
4h 45m35 stops
06:05 PMBommasamudram

Change trains at Bommasamudram — about 9h 53m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
03:58 AMBommasamudram
2h 46m7 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.

Mapusa to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mapusa to Tiruvannamalai is about 884 km by road, roughly 17.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 884 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹34,059 · Ertiga ₹43,341 · Innova ₹45,197 · Innova Crysta ₹55,729 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹76,756
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹970 · AC Seater ₹1,590 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,410 · AC Sleeper ₹2,030 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,530
  • Train: Sleeper ₹560 · Economy ₹910 · Third AC ₹1,270 · Second AC ₹1,800 · First AC ₹2,510

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Tiruvannamalai.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Dandeli120 km from Mapusa

    Karnataka

  2. Davanagere335 km from Mapusa

    Karnataka

  3. Tumakuru565 km from Mapusa

    Karnataka

  4. Hosur695 km from Mapusa
  5. Yelagiri805 km from Mapusa

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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 Mapusa to Tiruvannamalai (about 17.7 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 Mapusa
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

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