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Satara to Tiruvannamalai

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

1058 kmDistance
21.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹40,771
Ertiga₹51,880
Innova₹54,101
Innova Crysta₹66,710
Tempo Traveller (12)₹91,872

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,160
AC Seater₹1,900
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,690
AC Sleeper₹2,430
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,010
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Train
Sleeper₹660
Economy₹1,090
Third AC₹1,510
Second AC₹2,150
First AC₹2,990
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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: Satara to Tiruvannamalai

1058 km · ~23h 10m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Satara

    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. 53 km · 1h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 353

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 503

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 653

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

  7. 53 km · 1h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 705

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 855

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1005

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

  10. 53 km · 1h 3m 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: Satara to Tiruvannamalai

1058 km · ~23h 30m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Satara

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

  2. Satara → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~529 km

    ~11h 45m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,530

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 529)

    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) · ~529 km

    ~11h 45m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,530

  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: Satara to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 41h 4m in total

Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express#12630 · Sampark Kranti
01:40 PMPalsi
17h111 stops
06:40 AM+1dYesvantpur Jn

Change trains at Yesvantpur Jn — about 4h 35m wait

YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp#12246 · Duronto
11:15 AMYesvantpur Jn
3h 31m36 stops
02:46 PMKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 13h 29m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
04:15 AMKatpadi Jn
2h 29m6 stops
06:44 AMAndampaliam

2 changes · 41h 4m in total

Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express#12630 · Sampark Kranti
01:40 PMPalsi
17h111 stops
06:40 AM+1dYesvantpur Jn

Change trains at Yesvantpur Jn — about 6h 50m wait

YESVANTPUR - BHAGALPUR Anga SF Exp#12253 · Superfast
01:30 PMYesvantpur Jn
3h 58m36 stops
05:28 PMKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 10h 47m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
04:15 AMKatpadi Jn
2h 29m6 stops
06:44 AMAndampaliam

2 changes · 41h 4m in total

Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express#12630 · Sampark Kranti
01:40 PMPalsi
17h111 stops
06:40 AM+1dYesvantpur Jn

Change trains at Yesvantpur Jn — about 16h 5m wait

YESVANTPUR - CHENNAI SF Exp#12291 · Superfast
10:45 PMYesvantpur Jn
4h 2m36 stops
02:47 AM+1dKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 1h 28m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
04:15 AMKatpadi Jn
2h 29m6 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.

Satara to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Satara to Tiruvannamalai is about 1058 km by road, roughly 21.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1058 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹40,771 · Ertiga ₹51,880 · Innova ₹54,101 · Innova Crysta ₹66,710 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹91,872
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,160 · AC Seater ₹1,900 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,690 · AC Sleeper ₹2,430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,010
  • Train: Sleeper ₹660 · Economy ₹1,090 · Third AC ₹1,510 · Second AC ₹2,150 · First AC ₹2,990

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

  1. Sangli140 km from Satara

    Maharashtra

  2. Ichalkaranji145 km from Satara

    Maharashtra

  3. Bagalkot320 km from Satara

    Karnataka

  4. Badami345 km from Satara

    Karnataka

  5. Hampi480 km from Satara

    Karnataka

  6. Kolar870 km from Satara

    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

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Suggested Tiruvannamalai Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tiruvannamalai

  • Travel from Satara to Tiruvannamalai (about 21.2 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 Satara
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