There are 5 ways to get from Cuddalore to Thekkady by train, taxi, bus, car, 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, taxi
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Rajapalayamtrain
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Thekkadytaxi
11h 29m₹3,382–6,740Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cuddalore to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus
14h 44m₹586–1,241Drive 421.5 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Thekkadycar 421.5 km
6h 30m₹4,725–6,825Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Thekkadytaxi 421.5 km
6h 30m₹9,000–12,000Train, fly, 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 Thekkadytaxi
8h 2m₹8,572–15,659
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Thekkady is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,300 and takes 14h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Thekkady is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuddalore to Thekkady. However, there are services departing from Cuddalore and arriving at Kumily via Mattuthavani Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 44m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Thekkady is 608 km. The road distance is 421.5 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Thekkady without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 29m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 11h 29m to get from Cuddalore to Thekkady, including transfers.
Cuddalore to Thekkady bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Cuddalore station.
Cuddalore to Thekkady bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Thekkady is 422 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Cuddalore to Thekkady.
There are 302+ hotels available in Thekkady.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Thekkady, India?
You can take a bus from Cuddalore to Thekkady via Mattuthavani Bus Stop and Kumily in around 14h 44m.
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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
Train from Villupuram Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Cuddalore to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–12,000
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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