There are 4 ways to get from Chidambaram to Cuddalore by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 06018 / ...
37 min₹120–950Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Cuddalorebus
1h 30m₹35–650Drive 43.3 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Cuddalorecar 43.3 km
38 min₹491–710Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Cuddaloretaxi 43.3 km
38 min₹1,100–1,400
Chidambaram to Cuddalore by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Cuddalore is to bus which costs ₹35 - ₹650 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Cuddalore is to train which takes 37 min and costs ₹120 - ₹950.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Cuddalore. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Tiruppadirippuliyur. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
The distance between Chidambaram and Cuddalore is 43 km. The road distance is 43.3 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Cuddalore without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs ₹120 - ₹950.
The train from Chidambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyur takes 37 min including transfers and departs five times a day.
Chidambaram to Cuddalore bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Cuddalore is to train which takes 37 min and costs ₹120 - ₹950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹35 - ₹650 and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Cuddalore, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyur 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Chidambaram to Cuddalore once daily. Tickets cost ₹35–650 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–650
- Website
- TNSTC
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Cuddalore bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Cuddalore station.
Chidambaram to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Cuddalore is 43 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Chidambaram to Cuddalore.
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