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Sasaram to Tiruvannamalai

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

1960 kmDistance
39.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹74,972
Ertiga₹95,552
Innova₹99,668
Innova Crysta₹1,22,748
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,69,640

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,160
AC Seater₹3,530
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,140
AC Sleeper₹4,510
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,540
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Train
Sleeper₹1,210
Economy₹1,990
Third AC₹2,770
Second AC₹3,950
First AC₹5,520
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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: Sasaram to Tiruvannamalai

1960 km · ~42h 32m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Sasaram

    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. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 392

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 542

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 692

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

  7. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 784

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 934

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1084

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

  10. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1176

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1326

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1476

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

  13. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1568

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1718

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1868

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

  16. 92 km · 1h 50m 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: Sasaram to Tiruvannamalai

1960 km · ~43h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Sasaram

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

  2. Sasaram → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~980 km

    ~21h 47m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,790

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 980)

    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) · ~980 km

    ~21h 47m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,790

  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: Sasaram to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 43h 4m in total

Purushottam SF Express#12802 · Superfast
11:40 AMKhurmabad Road
16h 3m141 stops
03:43 AM+1dLingaraj Temple Road

Change trains at Lingaraj Temple Road — about 2h 26m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
06:09 AMLingaraj Temple Road
24h 35m191 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

1 change · 47h 8m in total

Poorva Express#12382 · Superfast
07:36 AMKhurmabad Road
9h 9m97 stops
04:45 PMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 6h 45m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
11:30 PMHowrah Jn
31h 14m280 stops
06:44 AM+2dAndampaliam

1 change · 47h 52m in total

GAYA - CHENNAI EGMORE SF Exp#12389 · Superfast
06:52 AMSon Nagar
29h 48m236 stops
12:40 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 6h 25m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
07:05 PMVijayawada Jn
11h 39m75 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.

Sasaram to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Sasaram to Tiruvannamalai is about 1960 km by road, roughly 39.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1960 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹74,972 · Ertiga ₹95,552 · Innova ₹99,668 · Innova Crysta ₹1,22,748 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,69,640
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,160 · AC Seater ₹3,530 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,140 · AC Sleeper ₹4,510 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,540
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,210 · Economy ₹1,990 · Third AC ₹2,770 · Second AC ₹3,950 · First AC ₹5,520

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

  1. Ambikapur285 km from Sasaram

    Chhattisgarh

  2. Chitrakote890 km from Sasaram

    Chhattisgarh

  3. Eluru1255 km from Sasaram

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tenali1340 km from Sasaram

    Andhra Pradesh

  5. Ongole1470 km from Sasaram

    Andhra Pradesh

  6. Tirumala1750 km from Sasaram

    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 Sasaram to Tiruvannamalai (about 39.2 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 Sasaram
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

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