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Vadodara to Tiruvannamalai

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

1668 kmDistance
33.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹64,048
Ertiga₹81,562
Innova₹85,064
Innova Crysta₹1,04,828
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,44,612

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,830
AC Seater₹3,000
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,670
AC Sleeper₹3,840
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,720
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Train
Sleeper₹1,030
Economy₹1,700
Third AC₹2,370
Second AC₹3,370
First AC₹4,700
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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: Vadodara to Tiruvannamalai

1668 km · ~36h 2m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Vadodara

    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. 117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 417

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 567

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 717

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

  7. 117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 834

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 984

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1134

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

  10. 117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1251

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1401

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1551

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

  13. 117 km · 2h 20m 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: Vadodara to Tiruvannamalai

1668 km · ~37h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Vadodara

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

  2. Vadodara → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~834 km

    ~18h 32m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 834)

    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) · ~834 km

    ~18h 32m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390

  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: Vadodara to Tiruvannamalai

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 42h 29m in total

Bhavnagar(T)-Kakinada Town Express#17203 · Express
12:15 PMVadodara Jn
28h 40m210 stops
04:55 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 2h 10m wait

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

1 change · 45h 49m in total

JODHPUR - CHENNAI EGMORE Exp#16126 · Express
08:55 AMVadodara Jn
24h 45m186 stops
09:40 AM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 9h 25m wait

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

1 change · 46h 14m in total

Navjeevan Express#12655 · Superfast
08:30 AMVadodara Jn
24h 15m170 stops
08:45 AM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 10h 20m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
07:05 PMVijayawada Jn
11h 39m75 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.

Vadodara to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Vadodara to Tiruvannamalai is about 1668 km by road, roughly 33.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1668 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹64,048 · Ertiga ₹81,562 · Innova ₹85,064 · Innova Crysta ₹1,04,828 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,44,612
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,830 · AC Seater ₹3,000 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,670 · AC Sleeper ₹3,840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,720
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,030 · Economy ₹1,700 · Third AC ₹2,370 · Second AC ₹3,370 · First AC ₹4,700

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

  1. Shirdi410 km from Vadodara

    Maharashtra

  2. Ahmednagar510 km from Vadodara

    Maharashtra

  3. Solapur770 km from Vadodara

    Maharashtra

  4. Anantapur1260 km from Vadodara

    Andhra Pradesh

  5. Kolar1490 km from Vadodara

    Karnataka

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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 Vadodara to Tiruvannamalai (about 33.4 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 Vadodara
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