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Purnia to Tiruvannamalai

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

2269 kmDistance
45.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹78,303
Ertiga₹99,745
Innova₹1,04,034
Innova Crysta₹1,28,176
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,76,936

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,500
AC Seater₹4,080
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,630
AC Sleeper₹5,220
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,400
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Train
Sleeper₹1,390
Economy₹2,300
Third AC₹3,210
Second AC₹4,570
First AC₹6,380
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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: Purnia to Tiruvannamalai

2269 km · ~49h 23m · About 45h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Purnia

    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. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 378

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 528

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 678

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

  7. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 756

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 906

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1056

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

  10. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1135

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1285

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1435

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

  13. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1513

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1663

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1813

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

  16. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1891

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2041

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2191

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

  19. 78 km · 1h 34m 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: Purnia to Tiruvannamalai

2269 km · ~50h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Purnia

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

  2. Purnia → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km

    ~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 756)

    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) · ~756 km

    ~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1513)

    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) · ~756 km

    ~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  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: Purnia to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 57h 15m in total

Seemanchal Express#12487 · Superfast
09:29 PMGarh Banaili
7h 41m24 stops
05:10 AM+1dPatna Jn

Change trains at Patna Jn — about 3h 45m wait

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

2 changes · 63h in total

JOGBANI - KOLKATA CHITPUR Exp#13160 · Express
03:44 PMGarh Banaili
8h56 stops
11:44 PMBolpur Shantiniketan

Change trains at Bolpur Shantiniketan — about 13h 26m wait

Shantiniketan Express#12338 · Superfast
01:10 PMBolpur Shantiniketan
2h 30m38 stops
03:40 PMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 7h 50m wait

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

2 changes · 63h in total

JOGBANI - KOLKATA CHITPUR Exp#13160 · Express
03:44 PMGarh Banaili
8h 59m63 stops
12:43 AM+1dKhana Jn

Change trains at Khana Jn — about 7h 56m wait

Coalfield Express#12340 · Superfast
08:39 AMKhana Jn
1h 46m31 stops
10:25 AMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 13h 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.

Purnia to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Purnia to Tiruvannamalai is about 2269 km by road, roughly 45.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2269 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹78,303 · Ertiga ₹99,745 · Innova ₹1,04,034 · Innova Crysta ₹1,28,176 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,76,936
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,500 · AC Seater ₹4,080 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,630 · AC Sleeper ₹5,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,400
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,390 · Economy ₹2,300 · Third AC ₹3,210 · Second AC ₹4,570 · First AC ₹6,380

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

  1. Deoghar215 km from Purnia

    Jharkhand

  2. Dhanbad320 km from Purnia

    Jharkhand

  3. Bokaro355 km from Purnia

    Jharkhand

  4. Chaibasa515 km from Purnia

    Jharkhand

  5. Rayagada1105 km from Purnia

    Odisha

  6. Peddapuram1455 km from Purnia

    Andhra Pradesh

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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 Purnia to Tiruvannamalai (about 45.4 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 Purnia
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