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Unnao to Tiruvannamalai

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

2079 kmDistance
41.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹79,720
Ertiga₹1,01,550
Innova₹1,05,916
Innova Crysta₹1,30,495
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,80,136

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,290
AC Seater₹3,740
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,330
AC Sleeper₹4,780
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,870
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Train
Sleeper₹1,280
Economy₹2,110
Third AC₹2,940
Second AC₹4,190
First AC₹5,850
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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: Unnao to Tiruvannamalai

2079 km · ~44h 55m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Unnao

    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. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 416

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 566

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 716

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

  7. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 832

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 982

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1132

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

  10. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1247

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1397

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1547

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

  13. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1663

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1813

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1963

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

  16. 116 km · 2h 19m 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: Unnao to Tiruvannamalai

2079 km · ~46h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Unnao

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

  2. Unnao → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~693 km

    ~15h 24m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 693)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~693 km

    ~15h 24m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1386)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~693 km

    ~15h 24m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990

  7. 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: Unnao to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Unnao Jn for Unnao, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 42h 1m in total

Rapti Sagar Express#12511 · Superfast
12:43 PMUnnao Jn
27h 7m175 stops
03:50 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 3h 15m wait

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

1 change · 42h 1m in total

Raptisagar Express#12521 · Superfast
12:43 PMUnnao Jn
27h 7m175 stops
03:50 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 3h 15m wait

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

1 change · 49h 54m in total

Purushottam SF Express#12802 · Superfast
04:50 AMGovindpuri
22h 53m202 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

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.

Unnao to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Unnao to Tiruvannamalai is about 2079 km by road, roughly 41.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2079 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹79,720 · Ertiga ₹1,01,550 · Innova ₹1,05,916 · Innova Crysta ₹1,30,495 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,80,136
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,290 · AC Seater ₹3,740 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,330 · AC Sleeper ₹4,780 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,870
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,280 · Economy ₹2,110 · Third AC ₹2,940 · Second AC ₹4,190 · First AC ₹5,850

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

  1. Panna265 km from Unnao

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. Jabalpur495 km from Unnao

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. Balaghat685 km from Unnao

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Pandavula Gutta1200 km from Unnao

    Telangana

  5. Suryapet1365 km from Unnao

    Telangana

  6. Tirumala1865 km from Unnao

    Andhra Pradesh

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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 Unnao to Tiruvannamalai (about 41.6 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 Unnao
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

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