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Satna to Tiruvannamalai

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Satna, Madhya Pradesh to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

1803 kmDistance
36.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹69,367
Ertiga₹88,299
Innova₹92,085
Innova Crysta₹1,13,516
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,56,452

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,980
AC Seater₹3,250
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,880
AC Sleeper₹4,150
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,100
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Train
Sleeper₹1,110
Economy₹1,830
Third AC₹2,550
Second AC₹3,640
First AC₹5,080
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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: Satna to Tiruvannamalai

1803 km · ~39h 24m · About 36h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Satna

    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. 61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 361

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 511

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 661

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

  7. 61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 721

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 871

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1021

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

  10. 61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1082

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1232

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1382

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

  13. 61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1442

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1592

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1742

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

  16. 61 km · 1h 13m 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: Satna to Tiruvannamalai

1803 km · ~40h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Satna

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

  2. Satna → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~902 km

    ~20h 3m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 902)

    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) · ~902 km

    ~20h 3m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580

  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: Satna to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 41h 24m in total

GAYA - CHENNAI EGMORE SF Exp#12389 · Superfast
01:20 PMKhutaha
23h 20m176 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

1 change · 47h 44m in total

CHHAPRA - CHENNAI CENTRAL Ganga Kaveri Exp#12670 · Superfast
07:00 AMKhutaha
24h 10m175 stops
07:10 AM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 11h 55m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
07:05 PMVijayawada Jn
11h 39m75 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

1 change · 49h 44m in total

DARBHANGA - MYSORE BAGMATI SF Exp#12577 · Superfast
05:00 AMKhutaha
35h 33m290 stops
04:33 PM+1dKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 11h 42m 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.

Satna to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Satna to Tiruvannamalai is about 1803 km by road, roughly 36.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1803 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹69,367 · Ertiga ₹88,299 · Innova ₹92,085 · Innova Crysta ₹1,13,516 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,56,452
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,980 · AC Seater ₹3,250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,880 · AC Sleeper ₹4,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,100
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,110 · Economy ₹1,830 · Third AC ₹2,550 · Second AC ₹3,640 · First AC ₹5,080

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

  1. Umaria150 km from Satna

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. Balaghat410 km from Satna

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. Warangal970 km from Satna

    Telangana

  4. Suryapet1090 km from Satna

    Telangana

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 Satna to Tiruvannamalai (about 36.1 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 Satna
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

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