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Rupnagar to Tiruvannamalai

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

2731 kmDistance
54.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹1,04,497
Ertiga₹1,33,172
Innova₹1,38,907
Innova Crysta₹1,71,083
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,36,404

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3,000
AC Seater₹4,920
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,370
AC Sleeper₹6,280
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7,700
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Train
Sleeper₹1,670
Economy₹2,760
Third AC₹3,850
Second AC₹5,490
First AC₹7,680
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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: Rupnagar to Tiruvannamalai

2731 km · ~59h 17m · About 55h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rupnagar

    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. 90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 390

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 540

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 690

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

  7. 90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 780

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 930

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1080

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

  10. 90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1170

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1320

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1470

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

  13. 90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1561

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1711

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1861

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

  16. 90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1951

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2101

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2251

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

  19. 90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2341

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2491

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2641

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

  22. 90 km · 1h 48m 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: Rupnagar to Tiruvannamalai

2731 km · ~60h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Rupnagar

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

  2. Rupnagar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~910 km

    ~20h 13m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,600

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 910)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~910 km

    ~20h 13m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,600

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1821)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~910 km

    ~20h 13m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,600

  7. 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: Rupnagar to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 59h 2m in total

Chandigarh-Amritsar Duronto Express#12241 · Duronto
07:42 PMMorinda
2h 19m19 stops
10:01 PMJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 5h 44m wait

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
03:45 AMJalandhar Cant
46h 48m325 stops
02:33 AM+2dChittoor

Change trains at Chittoor — about 47m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
03:20 AMChittoor
3h 24m11 stops
06:44 AMAndampaliam

2 changes · 59h 2m in total

Chandigarh-Amritsar Duronto Express#12241 · Duronto
07:42 PMMorinda
2h 19m19 stops
10:01 PMJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 5h 44m wait

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
03:45 AMJalandhar Cant
46h 48m325 stops
02:33 AM+2dChittoor

Change trains at Chittoor — about 47m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
03:20 AMChittoor
3h 24m11 stops
06:44 AMAndampaliam

2 changes · 59h 2m in total

Chandigarh-Amritsar Duronto Express#12241 · Duronto
07:42 PMMorinda
2h 19m19 stops
10:01 PMJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 5h 44m wait

Himsagar Express Slip#16318-Slip · Express
03:45 AMJalandhar Cant
46h 48m325 stops
02:33 AM+2dChittoor

Change trains at Chittoor — about 47m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
03:20 AMChittoor
3h 24m11 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.

Rupnagar to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rupnagar to Tiruvannamalai is about 2731 km by road, roughly 54.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2731 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,04,497 · Ertiga ₹1,33,172 · Innova ₹1,38,907 · Innova Crysta ₹1,71,083 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,36,404
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,000 · AC Seater ₹4,920 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,370 · AC Sleeper ₹6,280 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,700
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,670 · Economy ₹2,760 · Third AC ₹3,850 · Second AC ₹5,490 · First AC ₹7,680

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

  1. Panipat235 km from Rupnagar

    Haryana

  2. Gurugram370 km from Rupnagar

    Haryana

  3. Shivpuri815 km from Rupnagar

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Bhimbetka1170 km from Rupnagar

    Madhya Pradesh

  5. Nizamabad1790 km from Rupnagar

    Telangana

  6. Kadapa Airport2400 km from Rupnagar

    Andhra Pradesh

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 Rupnagar to Tiruvannamalai (about 54.6 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 Rupnagar
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

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