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Tirunelveli to Bangalore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.

617 kmDistance
12.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹21,624
Ertiga₹27,455
Innova₹28,621
Innova Crysta₹35,352
Tempo Traveller (12)₹48,445

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹680
AC Seater₹1,110
Non-AC Sleeper₹990
AC Sleeper₹1,420
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,780
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Train
Sleeper₹400
Economy₹650
Third AC₹890
Second AC₹1,260
First AC₹1,760
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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: Tirunelveli to Bangalore

617 km · ~13h · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Tirunelveli

    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. 159 km · 3h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 309

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 459

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

  5. 159 km · 3h 10m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

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: Tirunelveli to Bangalore

617 km · ~13h 43m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Tirunelveli

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

  2. Tirunelveli → Bangalore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~617 km

    ~13h 43m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,780

  3. Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Tirunelveli to Bangalore

Nearest railway stations: Tirunelveli for Tirunelveli, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.

Direct trains

NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Exp#16340 · Express
08:40 AMTirunelveli
13h 5m83 stops
09:45 PMKrishnarajapuram
Nagercoil-Bangalore Express#16538 · Express
02:00 PMTirunelveli
13h 41m63 stops
03:41 AM+1dBangalore Cant
Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
05:15 PMVanchimaniyachi
12h 23m59 stops
05:38 AM+1dBangalore Cant

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.

Tirunelveli to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Tirunelveli to Bangalore is about 617 km by road, roughly 12.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 617 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹21,624 · Ertiga ₹27,455 · Innova ₹28,621 · Innova Crysta ₹35,352 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹48,445
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹680 · AC Seater ₹1,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹990 · AC Sleeper ₹1,420 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,780
  • Train: Sleeper ₹400 · Economy ₹650 · Third AC ₹890 · Second AC ₹1,260 · First AC ₹1,760

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

  1. Sivakasi105 km from Tirunelveli

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Kodaikanal220 km from Tirunelveli

    Tamil Nadu

  3. Palani250 km from Tirunelveli

    Tamil Nadu

  4. Erode380 km from Tirunelveli

    Tamil Nadu

  5. Hogenakkal490 km from Tirunelveli

    Tamil Nadu

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Things to Do in Bangalore

Cinemax

Cinemax is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Cinepolis

Cinepolis is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Gopalan Cinemas

Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station

Inox theatre

Inox theatre is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

PVR Cinemas

PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Bangalore Film Society

A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.

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Suggested Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bangalore

  • Travel from Tirunelveli to Bangalore (about 12.3 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Church Street

Day 2Explore Bangalore

  • Visit Hudson Memorial Church
  • Visit St. Andrew's Church
  • Visit Rice Memorial Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
  • Head back to Tirunelveli
Suggested from Bangalore's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Bangalore trip and see the full Tirunelveli → Bangalore → next stop route.

Bangalore → Tumakuru

About 85 km by road

Bangalore → Hogenakkal

About 125 km by road

Bangalore → BR Hills

About 155 km by road

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About 160 km by road

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