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Rajahmundry to Tiruvannamalai

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

789 kmDistance
15.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹30,167
Ertiga₹38,452
Innova₹40,109
Innova Crysta₹49,393
Tempo Traveller (12)₹68,276

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹870
AC Seater₹1,420
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,260
AC Sleeper₹1,810
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,260
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Train
Sleeper₹500
Economy₹820
Third AC₹1,130
Second AC₹1,610
First AC₹2,240
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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: Rajahmundry to Tiruvannamalai

789 km · ~17h 7m · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rajahmundry

    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. 95 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 395

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 545

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 695

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

  7. 95 km · 1h 53m 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: Rajahmundry to Tiruvannamalai

789 km · ~17h 32m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Rajahmundry

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

  2. Rajahmundry → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~789 km

    ~17h 32m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260

  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: Rajahmundry to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Rajamundry for Rajahmundry, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

Direct trains

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
04:20 PMRajamundry
13h 58m103 stops
06:18 AM+1dTiruvannamalai

Other options with a change

1 change · 15h 44m in total

Bhubaneswar-Rameswaram Weekly Express#18496 · Express
11:00 PMRajamundry
13h 25m144 stops
12:25 PM+1dVillupuram Jn

Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 55m wait

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

1 change · 16h 16m in total

Bhubaneswar-Puducherry Superfast Express#12898 · Superfast
10:28 PMRajamundry
13h 57m144 stops
12:25 PM+1dVillupuram Jn

Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 55m wait

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

1 change · 16h 47m in total

HOWRAH - YESVANTPUR SF Exp#12863 · Superfast
01:57 PMRajamundry
9h 43m90 stops
11:40 PMTirupati Main

Change trains at Tirupati Main — about 1h 42m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
01:22 AMTirupati Main
5h 22m18 stops
06:44 AMAndampaliam

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.

Rajahmundry to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rajahmundry to Tiruvannamalai is about 789 km by road, roughly 15.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 789 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹30,167 · Ertiga ₹38,452 · Innova ₹40,109 · Innova Crysta ₹49,393 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹68,276
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹870 · AC Seater ₹1,420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,260 · AC Sleeper ₹1,810 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,260
  • Train: Sleeper ₹500 · Economy ₹820 · Third AC ₹1,130 · Second AC ₹1,610 · First AC ₹2,240

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

  1. Nellore445 km from Rajahmundry

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. Kanchipuram670 km from Rajahmundry
  3. Vellore700 km from Rajahmundry

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 Rajahmundry to Tiruvannamalai (about 15.8 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 Rajahmundry
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Tiruvannamalai trip and see the full Rajahmundry → Tiruvannamalai → next stop route.

Tiruvannamalai → Yelagiri

About 80 km by road

Tiruvannamalai → Vellore

About 100 km by road

Tiruvannamalai → Kanchipuram

About 125 km by road

Tiruvannamalai → Yercaud

About 140 km by road

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