There are 8 ways to get from Cuddalore to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Vridhachalam Jntrain 06889
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
8h 53m₹389–3,093Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cuddalore to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Tuticorinbus
12h 55m₹366–2,791Bus 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, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus
9h 47mDrive 431.9 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Thoothukudicar 431.9 km
6h 33m₹4,856–7,014Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Thoothukuditaxi 431.9 km
6h 33m₹9,500–12,000Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane PNY - TCR
15h 17m₹13,042–29,282Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 22675 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
9h 32m₹400–3,073Train, 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 Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
6h 37m₹7,922–19,690
Cuddalore to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Thoothukudi is to bus which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuddalore to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Kanima Nagar and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Cuddalore to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Tuti Melur via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Thoothukudi is 499 km. The road distance is 431.9 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Cuddalore to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Cuddalore to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Kanima Nagar station.
Cuddalore to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Thoothukudi is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Thanjavur, which costs and takes 9h 47m, you could also fly, which costs ₹13,000 - ₹30,000 and takes 15h 17m.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tuti Melur via Vridhachalam Jn in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanima Nagar to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–36,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–40,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–38,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–40,000
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
- 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 Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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
- 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
- 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/
Bus from Madurai to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Cuddalore to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Cuddalore to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Thoothukudi is 432 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Cuddalore to Thoothukudi.
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