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 to Cuddalorebus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
4h 15m₹380–1,400Drive 172.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Cuddalorecar 172.3 km
3h 3m₹1,934–2,793Taxi
- 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 - ₹2,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Cuddalore. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
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 Rathimeena Travels B, depart from Chennai 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 ₹380 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 15m.
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, Rathimeena Travels B operates a bus from Chennai to Cuddalore hourly, and the journey takes 4h 15m. 24 other operators also service this route.
- 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
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels B
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels B
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels A
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels A
- Phone
- +91 90954 30730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Deltaking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Deltaking Travels
- Website
- GMR Ragu Travels
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- GMR Ragu Travels
- Website
- Reliance Travels
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Reliance Travels
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- Website
- Ayisha Travels
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Ayisha Travels
- Phone
- +91-8838448649
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swarnam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Swarnam Travels
- Website
- Rt Travels
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Rt Travels
- Phone
- +91 73055 90999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–900
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- RKK Travels
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- RKK Travels
- Website
- Rb Anbu Travels
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rb Anbu Travels
- Website
- Anand Bus Transport
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Anand Bus Transport
- Website
- Aruna Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Aruna Bus Service
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Happy Travels
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Happy Travels
- Website
- Nayila Travels
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Nayila Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Website
- Uzhavan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Uzhavan Travels
- Website
- Vlvdtravels
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Vlvdtravels
- Website
- JSP Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- JSP Tours and Travels
- 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 Rathimeena Travels B, arrive at Cuddalore 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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