There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Cuddalore by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 11017 / ...
3h 25m₹180–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Cuddalore, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
4h 30mDrive 172.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Cuddalorecar 172.3 km
3h 3m₹1,957–2,827Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Cuddaloretaxi 172.3 km
3h 3m₹3,900–4,700
Chennai to Cuddalore by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Cuddalore is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Cuddalore is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tiruppadirippuliyur. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Chennai and Cuddalore is 201 km. The road distance is 172.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Cuddalore without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruppadirippuliyur takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chennai to Cuddalore bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Cuddalore is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Cuddalore, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruppadirippuliyur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, National Travels - Ratnagiri operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Cuddalore bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, arrive at Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Cuddalore is 172 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Chennai to Cuddalore.
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