There are 10 ways to get from Cuddalore to Chengannūr by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Dindigul Jntrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Chengannurtrain 16344
14h 43m₹475–3,628Bus via Srivilliputhur
- Take the bus from Kanima Nagar to Kumbakonambus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Srivilliputhur to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus
14h 58mDrive 527.7 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Chengannūrcar 527.7 km
8h 10m₹5,993–8,656Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Chengannūrtaxi 527.7 km
8h 10m₹8,500–11,000Train, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Chengannurtrain
10h 35m₹5,472–12,919Train
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jntrain 06018 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kayankulamtrain 16127
15h 57m₹612–4,740Bus
- Take the bus from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Chengannurbus
16h 10mTrain, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengannurtrain
10h 31m₹6,443–16,479Train, fly to Coimbatore International Airport
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Chengannurtrain
12h 10m₹5,822–16,279Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulamtrain
14h 11m₹8,982–21,759
Cuddalore to Chengannūr by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Chengannūr is to train via Dindigul which costs ₹470 - ₹3,700 and takes 14h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Chengannūr is to drive which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuddalore to Chengannūr. However, there are services departing from Kanima Nagar and arriving at Chengannur via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Srivilliputhur and Kottarakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Cuddalore to Chengannūr. However, there are services departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Chengannur via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Chengannūr is 716 km. The road distance is 527.7 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Chengannūr without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 14h 43m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 14h 43m to get from Cuddalore to Chengannūr, including transfers.
Cuddalore to Chengannūr bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Kanima Nagar station.
Cuddalore to Chengannūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Chengannūr is to train via Dindigul which takes 14h 43m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Srivilliputhur, which costs and takes 14h 58m.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Chengannūr, India?
You can take a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Chengannur via Dindigul Jn in around 14h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanima Nagar to Chengannur via Kumbakonam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, Srivilliputhur, Kottarakara, and Kottarakkara in around 14h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Dindigul Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Aluva to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Villupuram Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kanima Nagar to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Cuddalore to Chengannūr bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Cuddalore to Chengannūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Chengannūr is 528 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Cuddalore to Chengannūr.
There are 148+ hotels available in Chengannūr.










