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Puri (Odisha) to Tiruvannamalai

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

1443 kmDistance
28.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹49,964
Ertiga₹63,600
Innova₹66,327
Innova Crysta₹81,763
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,12,691

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,590
AC Seater₹2,600
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,310
AC Sleeper₹3,320
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,090
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Train
Sleeper₹900
Economy₹1,470
Third AC₹2,050
Second AC₹2,920
First AC₹4,070
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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: Puri to Tiruvannamalai

1443 km · ~31h 32m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Puri

    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. 61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 361

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 511

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 661

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

  7. 61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 722

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 872

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1022

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

  10. 61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1082

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1232

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1382

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

  13. 61 km · 1h 13m 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: Puri to Tiruvannamalai

1443 km · ~32h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Puri

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

  2. Puri → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~722 km

    ~16h 3m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 722)

    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) · ~722 km

    ~16h 3m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070

  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: Puri to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Puri for Puri, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 31h 54m in total

Sri Jagannath Express#18410 · Express
10:50 PMPuri
1h 8m11 stops
11:58 PMRetang

Change trains at Retang — about 6h 17m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
06:15 AMRetang
24h 29m190 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

1 change · 32h 29m in total

Puri Howrah Garib Rath#12882 · Garib Rath
10:15 PMPuri
3h 12m35 stops
01:27 AM+1dBaitarani Road

Change trains at Baitarani Road — about 2h 46m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
04:13 AMBaitarani Road
26h 31m214 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

1 change · 32h 29m in total

Howrah Express#12888 · Superfast
10:15 PMPuri
3h 13m35 stops
01:28 AM+1dBaitarani Road

Change trains at Baitarani Road — about 2h 45m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
04:13 AMBaitarani Road
26h 31m214 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.

Puri to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Puri to Tiruvannamalai is about 1443 km by road, roughly 28.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1443 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹49,964 · Ertiga ₹63,600 · Innova ₹66,327 · Innova Crysta ₹81,763 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,12,691
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,590 · AC Seater ₹2,600 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,310 · AC Sleeper ₹3,320 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,090
  • Train: Sleeper ₹900 · Economy ₹1,470 · Third AC ₹2,050 · Second AC ₹2,920 · First AC ₹4,070

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

  1. Chennai1240 km from Puri (Odisha)
  2. Kanchipuram1320 km from Puri (Odisha)

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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 Puri to Tiruvannamalai (about 28.9 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 Puri
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Tiruvannamalai trip and see the full Puri (Odisha) → Tiruvannamalai → next stop route.

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About 80 km by road

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Tiruvannamalai → Kanchipuram

About 125 km by road

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