There are 4 ways to get from Cuddalore to Chennai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4h 20m₹430–1,400Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Chennai Egmoretrain 11018 / ...
4h 42m₹180–1,400Drive 173.5 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Chennaicar 173.5 km
2h 53m₹1,980–2,860Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Chennaitaxi 173.5 km
2h 53m₹3,900–4,700
Cuddalore to Chennai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Chennai is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Chennai is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Chennai Egmore. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Chennai is 174 km. The road distance is 173.5 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,400.
The bus from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.
Cuddalore to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu station.
Cuddalore to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Chennai is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Chennai, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 4h 20m. IntrCity SmartBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Chennai Egmore 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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 Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Cuddalore to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Chennai is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Cuddalore to Chennai.
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