There are 7 ways to get from Cuddalore to Koodankulam by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Valliyurtrain 20691
10h 22m₹1,062–3,301Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Kanima Nagar to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kavalkinarubus
11h 20mDrive 523.3 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Koodankulamcar 523.3 km
8h 6m₹5,886–8,502Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Koodankulamtaxi 523.3 km
8h 6m₹11,000–14,000Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Koodankulamtaxi
7h 49m₹9,572–21,690Bus
- Take the bus from Cuddalore to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junctionbus FlixBus IN5530 / ...
14h 54m₹1,336–2,791Fly Pondicherry to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Towntrain
11h₹12,643–23,002
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Koodankulam is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Koodankulam is to train and fly and taxi which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuddalore to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Kanima Nagar and arriving at Kavalkinaru via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Cuddalore to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Valliyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Koodankulam is 581 km. The road distance is 523.3 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Koodankulam without a car is to train which takes 10h 22m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Cuddalore to Koodankulam, including transfers.
Cuddalore to Koodankulam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Kanima Nagar station.
Cuddalore to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Koodankulam is to train which takes 10h 22m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Thanjavur, which costs and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Koodankulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Valliyur once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanima Nagar to Koodankulam via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, and Kavalkinaru in around 11h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kanima Nagar to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹345–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Cuddalore to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–14,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Cuddalore to Koodankulam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Cuddalore to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Koodankulam is 523 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Cuddalore to Koodankulam.
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