Pali to Tiruvannamalai
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Pali, Rajasthan to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Pali to Tiruvannamalai
2109 km · ~45h 31m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Pali
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 422Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 572Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 722Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 844Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 994Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1144Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1265Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1415Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1565Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1687Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1837Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1987Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Arrive in TiruvannamalaiTiruvannamalai, 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: Pali to Tiruvannamalai
2109 km · ~46h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Pali
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pali. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pali → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~703 km
~15h 37m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,020
- Change buses at a major city (around km 703)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~703 km
~15h 37m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,020
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1406)
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.
- change point 2 → Tiruvannamalai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~703 km
~15h 37m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,020
- 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: Pali to Tiruvannamalai
Nearest railway stations: Pali Marwar for Pali, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 58h 29m in total
Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 1h 45m wait
Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 10h 20m wait
2 changes · 58h 29m in total
Change trains at Sabarmati Jn — about 4h 54m wait
Change trains at Krishna Canal — about 2h 22m wait
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.
Pali to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Pali to Tiruvannamalai is about 2109 km by road, roughly 42.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2109 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹72,712 · Ertiga ₹92,642 · Innova ₹96,629 · Innova Crysta ₹1,19,034 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,64,390
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,320 · AC Seater ₹3,800 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,370 · AC Sleeper ₹4,850 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,960
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,300 · Economy ₹2,140 · Third AC ₹2,980 · Second AC ₹4,250 · First AC ₹5,940
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Tiruvannamalai guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Tiruvannamalai.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Pali to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Udaipur180 km from Pali
Rajasthan
- Jhabua465 km from Pali
Madhya Pradesh
- Jalna925 km from Pali
Maharashtra
- Kalaburagi1310 km from Pali
Karnataka
- Gandikota1720 km from Pali
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
Suggested Tiruvannamalai Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Tiruvannamalai
- Travel from Pali to Tiruvannamalai (about 42.2 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 Pali
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Tiruvannamalai trip and see the full Pali → Tiruvannamalai → next stop route.
Tiruvannamalai → Kanchipuram
About 125 km by road
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