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Midnapore to Tiruvannamalai

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Midnapore, West Bengal to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

1861 kmDistance
37.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹71,438
Ertiga₹90,978
Innova₹94,886
Innova Crysta₹1,16,927
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,61,324

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,050
AC Seater₹3,350
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,980
AC Sleeper₹4,280
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,260
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Train
Sleeper₹1,150
Economy₹1,890
Third AC₹2,640
Second AC₹3,750
First AC₹5,240
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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: Midnapore to Tiruvannamalai

1861 km · ~40h 33m · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Midnapore

    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. 72 km · 1h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 372

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 522

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 672

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

  7. 72 km · 1h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 744

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 894

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1044

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

  10. 72 km · 1h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1117

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1267

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1417

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

  13. 72 km · 1h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1489

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1639

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1789

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

  16. 72 km · 1h 27m 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: Midnapore to Tiruvannamalai

1861 km · ~41h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Midnapore

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

  2. Midnapore → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~931 km

    ~20h 41m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,660

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 931)

    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) · ~931 km

    ~20h 41m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,660

  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: Midnapore to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Kharagpur Jn for Midnapore, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

Direct trains

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
01:15 AMKharagpur Jn
29h 3m247 stops
06:18 AM+1dTiruvannamalai

Other options with a change

1 change · 29h 50m in total

BHAGALPUR - YESVANTPUR Anga SF Exp#12254 · Superfast
12:54 AMShyam Chak
26h 41m266 stops
03:35 AM+1dKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 40m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
04:15 AMKatpadi Jn
2h 29m6 stops
06:44 AMAndampaliam

1 change · 29h 51m in total

HOWRAH - VASCO DA GAMA Amravati Exp#18047 · Express
12:53 AMShyam Chak
13h 59m147 stops
02:52 PMSamalkot Jn

Change trains at Samalkot Jn — about 40m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
03:32 PMSamalkot Jn
15h 12m114 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

1 change · 32h 14m in total

Purushottam SF Express#12802 · Superfast
10:30 PMKharagpur Jn
36m7 stops
11:06 PMNikursini

Change trains at Nikursini — about 2h 40m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
01:46 AMNikursini
28h 58m241 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.

Midnapore to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Midnapore to Tiruvannamalai is about 1861 km by road, roughly 37.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1861 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹71,438 · Ertiga ₹90,978 · Innova ₹94,886 · Innova Crysta ₹1,16,927 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,61,324
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,050 · AC Seater ₹3,350 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,980 · AC Sleeper ₹4,280 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,260
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,150 · Economy ₹1,890 · Third AC ₹2,640 · Second AC ₹3,750 · First AC ₹5,240

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

  1. Bhadrak225 km from Midnapore

    Odisha

  2. Cuttack345 km from Midnapore

    Odisha

  3. Bhubaneswar Metro360 km from Midnapore

    Odisha

  4. Brahmapur570 km from Midnapore

    Odisha

  5. Vizianagaram825 km from Midnapore

    Andhra Pradesh

  6. Visakhapatnam880 km from Midnapore

    Andhra Pradesh

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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 Midnapore to Tiruvannamalai (about 37.2 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 Midnapore
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

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