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Patna to Tiruvannamalai

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

2102 kmDistance
42 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹80,541
Ertiga₹1,02,612
Innova₹1,07,027
Innova Crysta₹1,31,848
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,82,068

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,310
AC Seater₹3,780
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,360
AC Sleeper₹4,830
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,940
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Train
Sleeper₹1,290
Economy₹2,130
Third AC₹2,970
Second AC₹4,230
First AC₹5,920
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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: Patna to Tiruvannamalai

2102 km · ~45h 22m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Patna

    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. 120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 420

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 570

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 720

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

  7. 120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 841

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 991

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1141

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

  10. 120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1261

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1411

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1561

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

  13. 120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1682

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1832

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1982

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

  16. 120 km · 2h 24m 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: Patna to Tiruvannamalai

2102 km · ~46h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Patna

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

  2. Patna → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~701 km

    ~15h 35m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 701)

    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) · ~701 km

    ~15h 35m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1401)

    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) · ~701 km

    ~15h 35m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010

  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: Patna to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 45h 49m in total

Baidyanathdham Express#18450 · Express
08:55 AMPatna Jn
10h 40m82 stops
07:35 PMKharagpur Jn

Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 5h 40m wait

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

1 change · 47h 21m in total

Poorva Express#12304 · Superfast
07:23 AMDanapur
9h 22m96 stops
04:45 PMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 6h 45m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
11:30 PMHowrah Jn
31h 14m280 stops
06:44 AM+2dAndampaliam

1 change · 48h 59m in total

Patna-Howrah Jan Shatabdi#12024 · Jan Shatabdi
05:45 AMPatna Jn
7h 40m94 stops
01:25 PMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 10h 5m 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.

Patna to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Patna to Tiruvannamalai is about 2102 km by road, roughly 42 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2102 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹80,541 · Ertiga ₹1,02,612 · Innova ₹1,07,027 · Innova Crysta ₹1,31,848 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,82,068
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,310 · AC Seater ₹3,780 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,360 · AC Sleeper ₹4,830 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,940
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,290 · Economy ₹2,130 · Third AC ₹2,970 · Second AC ₹4,230 · First AC ₹5,920

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Tiruvannamalai.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Patna to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Raigarh585 km from Patna

    Chhattisgarh

  2. Papikonda National Park1295 km from Patna

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Vijayawada1450 km from Patna

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Nellore1760 km from Patna

    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 Patna to Tiruvannamalai (about 42 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 Patna
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