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How to get fromCuddalore to Thoothukudiby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cuddalore to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tuti Melurtrain train 06017
    9h 2m
    ₹290–2,300

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanima Nagar to Kumbakonambus bus Kanima Nagar - Kumbakonam
    2. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Thoothukudibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    11h 16m

  3. Drive  431.9 km

    1. Drive from Cuddalore to Thoothukudicar car 431.9 km
    6h 33m
    ₹4,841–6,993

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Thoothukuditaxi taxi 431.9 km
    6h 33m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  5. Fly from Pondicherry

    1. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane PNY - TCR
    15h 16m
    ₹10,542–33,282

  6. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Cuddalore to Mattuthavanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Tuticorinbus bus
    12h 55m
    ₹366–2,791

  7. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    6h 31m
    ₹7,822–17,859

Cuddalore to Thoothukudi by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₹290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Thoothukudi, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tuti Melur once a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanima Nagar to Thoothukudi via Kumbakonam and Kumbakonam in around 11h 16m.

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