Shillong to Tiruvannamalai
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shillong, Meghalaya to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Shillong to Tiruvannamalai
2604 km · ~56h 5m · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Shillong
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 434Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 584Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 734Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 868Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1018Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1168Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1302Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1452Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1602Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1736Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1886Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2036Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2170Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2320Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2470Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Arrive in TiruvannamalaiTiruvannamalai, 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: Shillong to Tiruvannamalai
2604 km · ~57h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Shillong
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shillong. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Shillong → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~868 km
~19h 17m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480
- Change buses at a major city (around km 868)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~868 km
~19h 17m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1736)
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.
- change point 2 → Tiruvannamalai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~868 km
~19h 17m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480
- 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: Shillong to Tiruvannamalai
Nearest railway stations: Guwahati (about 69 km away) for Shillong, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 56h 14m in total
Change trains at Bhubaneswar — about 4h 5m wait
Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 55m wait
2 changes · 56h 14m in total
Change trains at Bhubaneswar — about 4h 5m wait
Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 55m wait
2 changes · 65h 59m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 15h 25m wait
Change trains at Tirupati Main — about 1h 42m wait
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.
Shillong to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Shillong to Tiruvannamalai is about 2604 km by road, roughly 52.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2604 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹99,963 · Ertiga ₹1,27,305 · Innova ₹1,32,773 · Innova Crysta ₹1,63,615 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,25,736
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,860 · AC Seater ₹4,690 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,170 · AC Sleeper ₹5,990 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,340
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,590 · Economy ₹2,630 · Third AC ₹3,680 · Second AC ₹5,240 · First AC ₹7,320
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Tiruvannamalai guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Tiruvannamalai.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Shillong to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Basirhat590 km from Shillong
West Bengal
- Sonarpur655 km from Shillong
West Bengal
- Diamond Harbour700 km from Shillong
West Bengal
- Contai785 km from Shillong
West Bengal
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
Suggested Tiruvannamalai Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Tiruvannamalai
- Travel from Shillong to Tiruvannamalai (about 52.1 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 Shillong
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Tiruvannamalai trip and see the full Shillong → Tiruvannamalai → next stop route.
Tiruvannamalai → Kanchipuram
About 125 km by road
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