Private Transfer Chennai to Thiruvannamalai: Choose Your Vehicle

Pick the vehicle that fits your group, then sit back for the 185-kilometer drive.

A private transfer from Chennai to Thiruvannamalai in an air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver covers the 185-kilometer route in about four hours. You choose the vehicle size at checkout: Sedan for one to four passengers, Tempo for up to six, or Crysta for larger groups. The price is per vehicle, not per person, so the cost stays the same whether you travel alone or fill the seats. Toll, parking and fuel are included.

The experience

The drive from Chennai airport or your hotel to Thiruvannamalai takes roughly four hours on the state highway that connects Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Your driver speaks English and handles the route while you rest or watch the landscape change. The car is air-conditioned and maintained regularly, which matters on a journey this length in the heat of Tamil Nadu.

Thiruvannamalai sits 185 kilometers southwest of Chennai and draws pilgrims and visitors to the Arunachaleswara Temple, one of the great Shiva temples in the region, and to several ashrams including Sri Ramana Ashram. The town is also one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalangal, five sacred sites representing the elements, and this one stands for fire. If you are traveling during the Tamil month of Karthikai (November or December), the Brahmotsavam festival fills the streets, so book early.

Three vehicle options let you match the car to your party. A Sedan seats up to four passengers comfortably; a Tempo holds up to six; a Crysta accommodates larger groups. You pay one price for the whole vehicle, so traveling with others spreads the cost. All three come with the same driver service, air conditioning, and coverage of tolls, parking and fuel.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle matched to your group size.
• English-speaking driver for the full journey.
• all tolls, parking and fuel costs.

Options for this experience

3 options

Sedan private transfersUp to 2 per booking · No fixed timePrivate transfers: from Chennai airport or city, dropping off in Thiruvanamalai

Crysta private transferUp to 5 per booking · No fixed timePrivate transfer: from Chennai city or airport, dropping off in Thiruvanamalai

Tempo private transferUp to 10 per booking · No fixed timePrivate transfer by Tempo: picking up in Chennai and dropping off in Tiruvanamalai

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 24 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cholan Tours Pvt Ltd

Is this one for you?Book the Sedan if your group is four or fewer and you want the most economical rate per person. Choose the Tempo or Crysta if you have more travelers or prefer extra luggage space without splitting into two vehicles.

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Top questions

How far is Thiruvannamalai from Chennai, and how long does the drive take?

Thiruvannamalai is 185 kilometers from Chennai, and the transfer takes approximately four hours by road.

What is included in the transfer price?

The transfer includes the air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking driver, and all tolls, parking fees and fuel costs. You pay one flat rate per vehicle, regardless of how many passengers fill the seats.

Which vehicle should I book if I'm traveling with five people?

The Tempo seats up to six passengers and is the right fit for a group of five. If you prefer more space, the Crysta also works and may suit you better if you have luggage for everyone.

Can the driver pick me up from my hotel instead of the airport?

Yes, the transfer departs from either Chennai airport or your hotel in the city. Let the operator know your starting point when you book.

What is Thiruvannamalai known for?

Thiruvannamalai is a pilgrimage town famous for the Arunachaleswara Temple, one of the major Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu, and for several ashrams including Sri Ramana Ashram. The town is also one of five sacred sites in Tamil Nadu representing the elements, and this one represents fire. The annual Brahmotsavam festival in November or December draws large crowds.