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Rourkela to Tiruvannamalai

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

1655 kmDistance
33.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹57,225
Ertiga₹72,865
Innova₹75,993
Innova Crysta₹93,658
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,29,168

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,820
AC Seater₹2,980
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,650
AC Sleeper₹3,810
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,680
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Train
Sleeper₹1,020
Economy₹1,690
Third AC₹2,350
Second AC₹3,340
First AC₹4,660
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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: Rourkela to Tiruvannamalai

1655 km · ~35h 46m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rourkela

    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. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 414

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 564

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 714

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

  7. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 828

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 978

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1128

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

  10. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1241

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1391

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1541

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

  13. 114 km · 2h 17m 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: Rourkela to Tiruvannamalai

1655 km · ~36h 48m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Rourkela

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

  2. Rourkela → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~828 km

    ~18h 24m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 828)

    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) · ~828 km

    ~18h 24m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  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: Rourkela to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 33h 53m in total

HATIA - YESVANTPUR SF Exp#12835 · Superfast
08:51 PMBondamunda
11h 44m68 stops
08:35 AM+1dVizianagram Jn

Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 3h 25m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
12:00 PMVizianagram Jn
18h 44m139 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

1 change · 33h 55m in total

TATANAGAR - YESVANTPUR SF Exp#12889
08:49 PMBisra
11h 46m71 stops
08:35 AM+1dVizianagram Jn

Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 3h 25m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
12:00 PMVizianagram Jn
18h 44m139 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

1 change · 36h 32m in total

DHANBAD - ALAPPUZHA Exp#13351 · Express
06:12 PMBondamunda
14h 3m68 stops
08:15 AM+1dVizianagram Jn

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

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
12:00 PMVizianagram Jn
18h 44m139 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.

Rourkela to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rourkela to Tiruvannamalai is about 1655 km by road, roughly 33.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1655 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹57,225 · Ertiga ₹72,865 · Innova ₹75,993 · Innova Crysta ₹93,658 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,29,168
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,820 · AC Seater ₹2,980 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,650 · AC Sleeper ₹3,810 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,680
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,020 · Economy ₹1,690 · Third AC ₹2,350 · Second AC ₹3,340 · First AC ₹4,660

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

  1. Sambalpur160 km from Rourkela

    Odisha

  2. Koraput570 km from Rourkela

    Odisha

  3. Peddapuram835 km from Rourkela

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Rajahmundry870 km from Rourkela

    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 Rourkela to Tiruvannamalai (about 33.1 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 Rourkela
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