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Nashik to Tiruvannamalai

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

1342 kmDistance
26.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹51,409
Ertiga₹65,500
Innova₹68,319
Innova Crysta₹84,160
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,16,228

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,480
AC Seater₹2,420
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,150
AC Sleeper₹3,090
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,810
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Train
Sleeper₹840
Economy₹1,370
Third AC₹1,910
Second AC₹2,710
First AC₹3,790
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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: Nashik to Tiruvannamalai

1342 km · ~28h 50m · About 27h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nashik

    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. 147 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 447

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 597

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 747

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

  7. 147 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 895

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1045

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1195

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

  10. 147 km · 2h 57m 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: Nashik to Tiruvannamalai

1342 km · ~29h 50m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Nashik

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

  2. Nashik → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~671 km

    ~14h 55m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 671)

    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) · ~671 km

    ~14h 55m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930

  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: Nashik to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Nasik Road for Nashik, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 55h 11m in total

MUMBAI LTT - PURI SF Exp#12145 · Superfast
11:33 PMAsvali
29h 12m198 stops
04:45 AM+2dCuttack

Change trains at Cuttack — about 49m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
05:34 AMCuttack
25h 10m199 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

1 change · 59h 19m in total

MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp#12261 · Duronto
07:25 PMAsvali
22h 56m221 stops
06:21 PM+1dKharagpur Jn

Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 6h 54m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
01:15 AMKharagpur Jn
29h 29m248 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

1 change · 64h 18m in total

MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH SF Exp#12869 · Superfast
02:26 PMAsvali
26h 19m221 stops
04:45 PM+1dKharagpur Jn

Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 8h 30m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
01:15 AMKharagpur Jn
29h 29m248 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.

Nashik to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nashik to Tiruvannamalai is about 1342 km by road, roughly 26.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1342 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹51,409 · Ertiga ₹65,500 · Innova ₹68,319 · Innova Crysta ₹84,160 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,16,228
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,480 · AC Seater ₹2,420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,150 · AC Sleeper ₹3,090 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,810
  • Train: Sleeper ₹840 · Economy ₹1,370 · Third AC ₹1,910 · Second AC ₹2,710 · First AC ₹3,790

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

  1. Ahmednagar180 km from Nashik

    Maharashtra

  2. Vijayapura530 km from Nashik

    Karnataka

  3. Ballari825 km from Nashik

    Karnataka

  4. Anantapur935 km from Nashik

    Andhra Pradesh

  5. Kolar1160 km from Nashik

    Karnataka

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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 Nashik to Tiruvannamalai (about 26.8 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 Nashik
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