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Panipat to Tiruvannamalai

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

2498 kmDistance
50 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹95,679
Ertiga₹1,21,908
Innova₹1,27,153
Innova Crysta₹1,56,632
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,16,332

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,750
AC Seater₹4,500
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,000
AC Sleeper₹5,750
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7,040
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Train
Sleeper₹1,530
Economy₹2,530
Third AC₹3,530
Second AC₹5,030
First AC₹7,020
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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: Panipat to Tiruvannamalai

2498 km · ~53h 58m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Panipat

    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. 116 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 416

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 566

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 716

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

  7. 116 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 833

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 983

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1133

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

  10. 116 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1249

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1399

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1549

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

  13. 116 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1665

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1815

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1965

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

  16. 116 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2082

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2232

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2382

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

  19. 116 km · 2h 20m 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: Panipat to Tiruvannamalai

2498 km · ~55h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Panipat

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

  2. Panipat → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~833 km

    ~18h 31m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,380

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 833)

    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) · ~833 km

    ~18h 31m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,380

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1665)

    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) · ~833 km

    ~18h 31m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,380

  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: Panipat to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 43h 4m in total

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:40 AMBazida Jatan
2h 18m27 stops
01:58 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 1h 52m wait

Hazrat Nizamuddin-Chennai Duronto#12270 · Duronto
03:50 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin
22h 55m197 stops
02:45 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 4h 20m wait

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

2 changes · 43h 4m in total

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:40 AMBazida Jatan
2h 18m27 stops
01:58 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 2h 2m wait

Delhi H.Nizamuddin-Chennai Central Rajdhani Expres#12434 · Rajdhani
04:00 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin
22h 20m197 stops
02:20 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 4h 45m wait

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

2 changes · 43h 4m in total

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:40 AMBazida Jatan
2h 18m27 stops
01:58 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 2h 2m wait

H Nizamuddin-Chennai Garib Rath Express#12612 · Garib Rath
04:00 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin
22h 20m197 stops
02:20 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 4h 45m 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.

Panipat to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Panipat to Tiruvannamalai is about 2498 km by road, roughly 50 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2498 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹95,679 · Ertiga ₹1,21,908 · Innova ₹1,27,153 · Innova Crysta ₹1,56,632 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,16,332
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,750 · AC Seater ₹4,500 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,000 · AC Sleeper ₹5,750 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,040
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,530 · Economy ₹2,530 · Third AC ₹3,530 · Second AC ₹5,030 · First AC ₹7,020

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

  1. Tijara210 km from Panipat

    Rajasthan

  2. Shivpuri580 km from Panipat

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. Bhopal885 km from Panipat

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Amravati1225 km from Panipat

    Maharashtra

  5. Nizamabad1555 km from Panipat

    Telangana

  6. Moula Ali1735 km from Panipat

    Telangana

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 Panipat to Tiruvannamalai (about 50 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 Panipat
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