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Munger to Tiruvannamalai

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

2152 kmDistance
43 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹74,094
Ertiga₹94,430
Innova₹98,498
Innova Crysta₹1,21,309
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,67,641

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,370
AC Seater₹3,870
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,440
AC Sleeper₹4,950
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,080
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Train
Sleeper₹1,320
Economy₹2,180
Third AC₹3,040
Second AC₹4,330
First AC₹6,060
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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: Munger to Tiruvannamalai

2152 km · ~46h 22m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Munger

    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. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 430

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 580

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 730

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

  7. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 861

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1011

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1161

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

  10. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1291

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1441

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1591

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

  13. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1722

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1872

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2022

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

  16. 130 km · 2h 36m 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: Munger to Tiruvannamalai

2152 km · ~47h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Munger

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

  2. Munger → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~717 km

    ~15h 56m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 717)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~717 km

    ~15h 56m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1435)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~717 km

    ~15h 56m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060

  7. 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: Munger to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Sahibpur Kamal Jn for Munger, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 40h 4m in total

BHAGALPUR - YESVANTPUR Anga SF Exp#12254 · Superfast
02:40 PMJamalpur Jn
36h 55m403 stops
03:35 AM+2dKatpadi 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 · 59h 14m in total

Howrah Express#13072 · Express
07:30 PMJamalpur Jn
10h77 stops
05:30 AM+1dHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 18h wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
11:30 PMHowrah Jn
31h 14m280 stops
06:44 AM+2dAndampaliam

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.

Munger to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Munger to Tiruvannamalai is about 2152 km by road, roughly 43 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2152 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹74,094 · Ertiga ₹94,430 · Innova ₹98,498 · Innova Crysta ₹1,21,309 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,67,641
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,370 · AC Seater ₹3,870 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,440 · AC Sleeper ₹4,950 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,080
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,320 · Economy ₹2,180 · Third AC ₹3,040 · Second AC ₹4,330 · First AC ₹6,060

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

  1. Hazaribag250 km from Munger

    Jharkhand

  2. Ranchi330 km from Munger

    Jharkhand

  3. Sambalpur660 km from Munger

    Odisha

  4. Araku Valley1130 km from Munger

    Andhra Pradesh

  5. Papikonda National Park1345 km from Munger

    Andhra Pradesh

  6. Nellore1810 km from Munger

    Andhra Pradesh

Hotels in Tiruvannamalai

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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 Munger to Tiruvannamalai (about 43 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 Munger
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