There are 8 ways to get from Cuddalore to Koodankulam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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 Tiruppadirippuliyur to Valliyurtrain 16861 / ...
10h 30m₹1,062–3,301Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Pathirikuppam to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kavalkinarubus
12h 39mDrive 523.3 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Koodankulamcar 523.3 km
8h 6m₹5,865–8,472Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Koodankulamtaxi 523.3 km
8h 6m₹11,000–14,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur 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 42m₹9,472–19,859Bus
- Take the bus from Cuddalore to Nagercoilbus
14h 7m₹1,451–2,246Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Aralvaymolitrain
10h 55m₹8,462–19,709Fly Pondicherry to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Aralvaymolitrain
12h 1m₹14,682–34,132
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Koodankulam is to bus which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,300 and takes 14h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Koodankulam is to train and fly and taxi which takes 7h 42m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuddalore to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Pathirikuppam and arriving at Kavalkinaru via Thanjavur and Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
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 30m.
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 30m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Cuddalore to Koodankulam, including transfers.
Cuddalore to Koodankulam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Pathirikuppam 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 30m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 12h 39m.
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 10h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pathirikuppam to Koodankulam via Thanjavur, Madurai, and Kavalkinaru in around 12h 39m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 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 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 North to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Pathirikuppam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Cuddalore to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–950
- Website
- TNSTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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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