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Muzaffarpur to Tiruvannamalai

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

2185 kmDistance
43.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹83,505
Ertiga₹1,06,447
Innova₹1,11,036
Innova Crysta₹1,36,728
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,89,040

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,400
AC Seater₹3,930
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,500
AC Sleeper₹5,030
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,170
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Train
Sleeper₹1,340
Economy₹2,220
Third AC₹3,090
Second AC₹4,400
First AC₹6,150
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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: Muzaffarpur to Tiruvannamalai

2185 km · ~47h 2m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Muzaffarpur

    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. 137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 437

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 587

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 737

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

  7. 137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 874

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1024

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1174

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

  10. 137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1311

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1461

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1611

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

  13. 137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1748

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1898

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2048

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

  16. 137 km · 2h 44m 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: Muzaffarpur to Tiruvannamalai

2185 km · ~48h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Muzaffarpur

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

  2. Muzaffarpur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~728 km

    ~16h 11m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 728)

    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) · ~728 km

    ~16h 11m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1457)

    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) · ~728 km

    ~16h 11m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090

  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: Muzaffarpur to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Muzaffarpur Jn for Muzaffarpur, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 54h 21m in total

Raptisagar Express#12521 · Superfast
12:23 AMDholi
39h 27m275 stops
03:50 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 3h 15m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
07:05 PMVijayawada Jn
11h 39m75 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

1 change · 58h 47m in total

Bagh Express#13020 · Express
07:57 PMGoraul
16h 43m99 stops
12:40 PM+1dHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 10h 50m 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.

Muzaffarpur to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Muzaffarpur to Tiruvannamalai is about 2185 km by road, roughly 43.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2185 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹83,505 · Ertiga ₹1,06,447 · Innova ₹1,11,036 · Innova Crysta ₹1,36,728 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,89,040
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,400 · AC Seater ₹3,930 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,500 · AC Sleeper ₹5,030 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,170
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,340 · Economy ₹2,220 · Third AC ₹3,090 · Second AC ₹4,400 · First AC ₹6,150

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

  1. Bodh Gaya210 km from Muzaffarpur

    Bihar

  2. Jagdalpur1115 km from Muzaffarpur

    Chhattisgarh

  3. Eluru1480 km from Muzaffarpur

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tenali1570 km from Muzaffarpur

    Andhra Pradesh

  5. Tirumala1975 km from Muzaffarpur

    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 Muzaffarpur to Tiruvannamalai (about 43.7 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 Muzaffarpur
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

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