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Raichur to Tiruvannamalai

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

625 kmDistance
12.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹21,881
Ertiga₹27,788
Innova₹28,969
Innova Crysta₹35,775
Tempo Traveller (12)₹49,050

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹690
AC Seater₹1,130
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,000
AC Sleeper₹1,440
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,800
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Train
Sleeper₹410
Economy₹660
Third AC₹910
Second AC₹1,280
First AC₹1,780
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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: Raichur to Tiruvannamalai

625 km · ~13h 10m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Raichur

    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. 163 km · 3h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 313

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 463

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

  5. 163 km · 3h 15m 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: Raichur to Tiruvannamalai

625 km · ~13h 53m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Raichur

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

  2. Raichur → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~625 km

    ~13h 53m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,800

  3. 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: Raichur to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 22h 17m in total

DADAR - CHENNAI EGMORE SF Exp#12163
08:27 AMKrishna
8h 23m60 stops
04:50 PMRenigunta Jn

Change trains at Renigunta Jn — about 8h 15m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
01:05 AMRenigunta Jn
5h 39m19 stops
06:44 AMAndampaliam

1 change · 25h 15m in total

Mumbai CST - Kanyakumari Express#16381 · Express
05:29 AMKrishna
8h 46m52 stops
02:15 PMRenigunta Jn

Change trains at Renigunta Jn — about 10h 50m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
01:05 AMRenigunta Jn
5h 39m19 stops
06:44 AMAndampaliam

1 change · 25h 29m in total

MUMBAI LTT - MADURAI Exp#11043 · Express
01:15 PMKrishna
16h 40m103 stops
05:55 AM+1dVillupuram Jn

Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 7h 25m wait

Puducherry-Howrah (Aurobindo) Express#12868 · Superfast
01:20 PMVillupuram Jn
1h 24m3 stops
02:44 PMTiruvannamalai

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.

Raichur to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Raichur to Tiruvannamalai is about 625 km by road, roughly 12.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 625 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹21,881 · Ertiga ₹27,788 · Innova ₹28,969 · Innova Crysta ₹35,775 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹49,050
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹690 · AC Seater ₹1,130 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,000 · AC Sleeper ₹1,440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,800
  • Train: Sleeper ₹410 · Economy ₹660 · Third AC ₹910 · Second AC ₹1,280 · First AC ₹1,780

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

  1. Yelagiri555 km from Raichur

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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 Raichur to Tiruvannamalai (about 12.5 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 Raichur
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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