There are 4 ways to get from Cuddalore to Pichavaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
1h 28m₹872–1,840Drive 42.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Cuddalore to Pichavaramcar 42.7 km
43 min₹486–701Bus
- Take the bus from Cuddalore to Chidambarambus
1h 45m₹735–1,515Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Pichavaramtaxi 42.7 km
43 min₹1,100–1,400
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Pichavaram is to drive which costs ₹480 - ₹700 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Pichavaram is to drive which takes 43 min and costs ₹480 - ₹700.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuddalore to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Cuddalore and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Cuddalore to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Pichavaram is 58 km. The road distance is 42.7 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Pichavaram without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Cuddalore to Pichavaram, including transfers.
Cuddalore to Pichavaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Cuddalore station.
Cuddalore to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Pichavaram is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,600 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Pichavaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Cuddalore to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹35–650 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Cuddalore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,400
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 Pichavaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Cuddalore to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Pichavaram is 43 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Cuddalore to Pichavaram.
There are 58+ hotels available in Pichavaram.









