Rajkot to Tiruvannamalai
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rajkot, Gujarat to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Rajkot to Tiruvannamalai
1850 km · ~40h 20m · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rajkot
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 370Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 520Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 670Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 740Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 890Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1040Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1110Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1260Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1410Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1480Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1630Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1780Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Arrive in TiruvannamalaiTiruvannamalai, 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: Rajkot to Tiruvannamalai
1850 km · ~41h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Rajkot
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rajkot. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rajkot → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~925 km
~20h 33m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- Change buses at a major city (around km 925)
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.
- change point 1 → Tiruvannamalai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~925 km
~20h 33m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- 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: Rajkot to Tiruvannamalai
Nearest railway stations: Rajkot Jn for Rajkot, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 49h 44m in total
Change trains at Begampet — about 2h 46m wait
Change trains at Tenali Jn — about 1h 8m wait
2 changes · 58h 16m in total
Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 3h wait
Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 1h 45m wait
2 changes · 64h 42m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 13h 8m wait
Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 7h 25m wait
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.
Rajkot to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rajkot to Tiruvannamalai is about 1850 km by road, roughly 37 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1850 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹71,045 · Ertiga ₹90,470 · Innova ₹94,355 · Innova Crysta ₹1,16,280 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,60,400
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,040 · AC Seater ₹3,330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,960 · AC Sleeper ₹4,260 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,230
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,140 · Economy ₹1,880 · Third AC ₹2,620 · Second AC ₹3,730 · First AC ₹5,210
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.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Rajkot to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Palitana175 km from Rajkot
Gujarat
- Ganeshpuri505 km from Rajkot
Maharashtra
- Lonavala625 km from Rajkot
Maharashtra
- Bhor730 km from Rajkot
Maharashtra
- Badami1140 km from Rajkot
Karnataka
- Kolar1665 km from Rajkot
Karnataka
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
Suggested Tiruvannamalai Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Tiruvannamalai
- Travel from Rajkot to Tiruvannamalai (about 37 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 Rajkot
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Tiruvannamalai trip and see the full Rajkot → Tiruvannamalai → next stop route.
Tiruvannamalai → Kanchipuram
About 125 km by road
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