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Nanded to Tiruvannamalai

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

1029 kmDistance
20.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹39,735
Ertiga₹50,540
Innova₹52,701
Innova Crysta₹65,005
Tempo Traveller (12)₹89,436

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,130
AC Seater₹1,850
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,650
AC Sleeper₹2,370
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,930
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Train
Sleeper₹650
Economy₹1,060
Third AC₹1,470
Second AC₹2,090
First AC₹2,910
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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: Nanded to Tiruvannamalai

1029 km · ~21h 35m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nanded

    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. 193 km · 3h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 343

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 493

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

  5. 193 km · 3h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 686

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 836

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

  7. 193 km · 3h 52m 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: Nanded to Tiruvannamalai

1029 km · ~22h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Nanded

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

  2. Nanded → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~515 km

    ~11h 27m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,490

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 515)

    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) · ~515 km

    ~11h 27m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,490

  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: Nanded to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Huzur Sahib Nanded for Nanded, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 27h 32m in total

Shirdi-Visakhapatnam Weekly Special#08568 · Express
03:12 AMChudawa
12h 48m92 stops
04:00 PMVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 3h 5m wait

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

1 change · 30h 14m in total

Krishna Express#17406 · Express
12:30 AMMudkhed
20h 8m142 stops
08:38 PMRenigunta Jn

Change trains at Renigunta Jn — about 4h 27m wait

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

1 change · 38h 29m in total

Nagavali Express#18310 · Express
04:15 PMHuzur Sahib Nanded
11h 20m89 stops
03:35 AM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 15h 30m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
07:05 PMVijayawada Jn
11h 39m75 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.

Nanded to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nanded to Tiruvannamalai is about 1029 km by road, roughly 20.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1029 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹39,735 · Ertiga ₹50,540 · Innova ₹52,701 · Innova Crysta ₹65,005 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹89,436
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,130 · AC Seater ₹1,850 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,650 · AC Sleeper ₹2,370 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,930
  • Train: Sleeper ₹650 · Economy ₹1,060 · Third AC ₹1,470 · Second AC ₹2,090 · First AC ₹2,910

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

  1. Bidar180 km from Nanded

    Karnataka

  2. Kurnool490 km from Nanded

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Kadapa Airport700 km from Nanded

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Vellore935 km from Nanded

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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 Nanded to Tiruvannamalai (about 20.6 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 Nanded
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