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Purulia to Tiruvannamalai

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Purulia, West Bengal to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

1892 kmDistance
37.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹72,544
Ertiga₹92,410
Innova₹96,384
Innova Crysta₹1,18,750
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,63,928

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,080
AC Seater₹3,410
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,030
AC Sleeper₹4,350
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,350
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Train
Sleeper₹1,170
Economy₹1,920
Third AC₹2,680
Second AC₹3,810
First AC₹5,330
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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: Purulia to Tiruvannamalai

1892 km · ~41h 10m · About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Purulia

    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 757

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 907

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1057

    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 1514

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1664

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1814

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

  16. 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: Purulia to Tiruvannamalai

1892 km · ~42h 2m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Purulia

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

  2. Purulia → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~946 km

    ~21h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 946)

    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) · ~946 km

    ~21h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700

  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: Purulia to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 36h 18m in total

Purushottam SF Express#12802 · Superfast
06:26 PMPurulia Jn
3h 39m33 stops
10:05 PMKharagpur Jn

Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 3h 10m wait

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

1 change · 39h 9m in total

Rupashi Bangla Express#12884 · Superfast
03:35 PMPurulia Jn
3h 13m28 stops
06:48 PMKharagpur Jn

Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 6h 27m wait

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

1 change · 39h 59m in total

Lalmati Express#12866 · Superfast
02:45 PMPurulia Jn
3h 30m33 stops
06:15 PMKharagpur Jn

Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 7h wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
01:15 AMKharagpur Jn
29h 29m248 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.

Purulia to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Purulia to Tiruvannamalai is about 1892 km by road, roughly 37.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1892 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹72,544 · Ertiga ₹92,410 · Innova ₹96,384 · Innova Crysta ₹1,18,750 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,63,928
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,080 · AC Seater ₹3,410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,030 · AC Sleeper ₹4,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,350
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,170 · Economy ₹1,920 · Third AC ₹2,680 · Second AC ₹3,810 · First AC ₹5,330

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

  1. Angul395 km from Purulia

    Odisha

  2. Rayagada725 km from Purulia

    Odisha

  3. Araku Valley865 km from Purulia

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Anakapalle935 km from Purulia

    Andhra Pradesh

  5. Peddapuram1075 km from Purulia

    Andhra Pradesh

  6. Rajahmundry1110 km from Purulia

    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 Purulia to Tiruvannamalai (about 37.8 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 Purulia
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

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