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Wayanad to Tiruvannamalai

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

432 kmDistance
8.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹17,565
Ertiga₹22,290
Innova₹23,235
Innova Crysta₹28,710
Tempo Traveller (12)₹39,300

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹480
AC Seater₹780
Non-AC Sleeper₹690
AC Sleeper₹990
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,260
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Train
Sleeper₹290
Economy₹460
Third AC₹630
Second AC₹890
First AC₹1,240
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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: Wayanad to Tiruvannamalai

432 km · ~9h 18m · About 9h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Wayanad

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  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. 132 km · 2h 38m 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: Wayanad to Tiruvannamalai

432 km · ~9h 36m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Wayanad

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

  2. Wayanad → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~432 km

    ~9h 36m|Tentative fare ₹480–₹1,260

  3. 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: Wayanad to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Chemancheri (about 46 km away) for Wayanad, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 14h in total

Chennai Mail#12602 · Superfast
04:44 PMVellarakkad
10h 16m82 stops
03:00 AM+1dKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 1h 15m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
04:15 AMKatpadi Jn
2h 29m6 stops
06:44 AMAndampaliam

1 change · 28h 15m in total

Mangalore Chennai Egmore Express#16108 · Express
10:29 AMVellarakkad
15h 16m104 stops
01:45 AM+1dVillupuram Jn

Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 11h 35m wait

Puducherry-Howrah (Aurobindo) Express#12868 · Superfast
01:20 PMVillupuram Jn
1h 24m3 stops
02:44 PMTiruvannamalai

1 change · 29h 24m in total

West Coast Express#16628 · Express
01:20 AMVellarakkad
11h 23m86 stops
12:43 PMKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 15h 32m 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.

Wayanad to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Wayanad to Tiruvannamalai is about 432 km by road, roughly 8.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 432 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹17,565 · Ertiga ₹22,290 · Innova ₹23,235 · Innova Crysta ₹28,710 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹39,300
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹480 · AC Seater ₹780 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹690 · AC Sleeper ₹990 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,260
  • Train: Sleeper ₹290 · Economy ₹460 · Third AC ₹630 · Second AC ₹890 · First AC ₹1,240

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

  1. Bandipur50 km from Wayanad

    Karnataka

  2. BR Hills160 km from Wayanad

    Karnataka

  3. Hogenakkal250 km from Wayanad

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 Wayanad to Tiruvannamalai (about 8.6 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 Wayanad
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

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