There are 8 ways to get from Cuddalore to Mettupalayam by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly from Pondicherry
best- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane PNY - CJB
5h 47m₹11,952–24,952Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Salem Jntrain 16530
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain 12671
10h 55m₹349–2,765Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
9h 40m₹559–4,543Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Kanima Nagar to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Kanima Nagar - Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Velankkanibus
11h 34m₹770–2,465Drive 355.5 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Mettupalayamcar 355.5 km
5h 2m₹4,004–5,783Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Mettupalayamtaxi 355.5 km
5h 2m₹8,500–11,000Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
7h 43m₹5,832–11,860Bus
- Take the bus from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
13h
Cuddalore to Mettupalayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Mettupalayam is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Mettupalayam is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuddalore to Mettupalayam. However, there are services departing from Kanima Nagar and arriving at Velankkani via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Cuddalore to Mettupalayam. However, there are services departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Metupalaiyam via Vridhachalam Jn, Salem Jn and Coimbatore Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Mettupalayam is 399 km. The road distance is 355.5 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Mettupalayam without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 40m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Cuddalore to Mettupalayam, including transfers.
Cuddalore to Mettupalayam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Kanima Nagar station.
Cuddalore to Mettupalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Mettupalayam is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹25,000. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,600 and takes 9h 40m, you could also bus via Chennai, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,500 and takes 11h 34m.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Mettupalayam, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Pondicherry (PNY) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Metupalaiyam via Vridhachalam Jn, Salem Jn, and Coimbatore Jn in around 9h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–23,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–23,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Salem Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 Cuddalore Port Jn. to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Salem Jn to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kanima Nagar to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Velankkani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹340–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹340–700
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Cuddalore to Mettupalayam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Cuddalore to Mettupalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Mettupalayam is 355 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Cuddalore to Mettupalayam.
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