There are 8 ways to get from Cuddalore to Kadayanallur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Virudhunagar
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Virudunagar Jntrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Kadayanallurtrain 06029 / ...
10h 3m₹394–3,120Bus
- Take the bus from Cuddalore to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Idaikalbus
12h 55m₹616–1,641Drive 450.4 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Kadayanallurcar 450.4 km
7h 14m₹5,034–7,271Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Kadayanallurtaxi 450.4 km
7h 14m₹10,000–12,000Train, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kadayanallurtaxi
9h 17m₹10,172–17,659Train
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Kadayanallurtrain 16847
10h 5m₹396–3,042Train, fly to Madurai
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallurtrain
11h₹5,467–11,494Train, 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 Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain
10h 54m₹8,132–20,009
Cuddalore to Kadayanallur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Kadayanallur is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,700 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Kadayanallur is to drive which takes 7h 14m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuddalore to Kadayanallur. However, there are services departing from Cuddalore and arriving at Idaikal via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Cuddalore to Kadayanallur. However, there are services departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Kadayanallur via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Kadayanallur is 505 km. The road distance is 450.4 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Kadayanallur without a car is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 10h 3m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Cuddalore to Kadayanallur, including transfers.
Cuddalore to Kadayanallur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Cuddalore station.
Cuddalore to Kadayanallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Kadayanallur is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 10h 3m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,700 and takes 12h 55m.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Kadayanallur, India?
You can take a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Kadayanallur via Virudunagar Jn in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuddalore to Idaikal via Madurai in around 12h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- 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 Tiruppadirippuliyur to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- 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 Madurai Jn to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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 Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Cuddalore to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Idaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–850
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–12,000
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Cuddalore to Kadayanallur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Cuddalore to Kadayanallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Kadayanallur is 450 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Cuddalore to Kadayanallur.
There are 55+ hotels available in Kadayanallur.












