Tiruvannamalai is a popular pilgrimage destination visited by devotees year-round. With a regular schedule and multiple departure options, the bus service connecting Pondicherry to Tiruvannamalai offers pilgrims a convenient and reliable way to visit the temple town for darshan.
The Pondicherry to Tiruvannamalai bus route covers approximately 102 kms and takes about 2 hrs 7 mins. A total of 70 direct buses operated by 21 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 07:02, and the last bus leaves at 23:55.
Major boarding points in Pondicherry include Ariyankuppam, Avm College, Indira Gandhi Statue, Jipmer, Kalapet University, Mvm College, New Bus Stand, Others, Rajiv Gandhi Statue, Villianur, while common drop locations in Tiruvannamalai are Tvs Toll Gate.
RTC and private operators such as Balaji Cabs, KBS Sree Garuda, Sri Vaari Travels, IRA Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 299 - INR 5000.00 depending on the bus type and features.



