There are 9 ways to get from Kochi to Cuddalore by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
6h 58m₹9,595–22,718Train via Salem
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jntrain 12678 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16529
12h 2m₹411–3,224Bus
- Take the bus from Cochin to Tindivanambus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam to Pondicherrybus
13h 38m₹1,883–6,428Drive 536.1 km
- Drive from Kochi to Cuddalorecar 536.1 km
7h 47m₹6,029–8,709Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Cuddaloretaxi 536.1 km
7h 47m₹10,000–13,000Fly Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain
8h 16m₹5,375–10,368Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain
9h 59m₹5,793–11,549Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Cuddalore, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
15h 10mTrain
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 16128
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 20605 / ...
17h 59m₹537–4,087
Kochi to Cuddalore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Cuddalore is to train via Salem which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Cuddalore is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Cuddalore. However, there are services departing from Cochin and arriving at Kanima Nagar via Tindivanam and Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Cuddalore. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Cuddalore Port Jn. via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Kochi and Cuddalore is 490 km. The road distance is 536.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Cuddalore without a car is to train via Salem which takes 12h 2m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Kochi to Cuddalore, including transfers.
Kochi to Cuddalore bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Cochin station.
Kochi to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Cuddalore is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹23,000. Alternatively, you can train via Salem, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 2m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹6,500 and takes 13h 38m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Cuddalore, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Cuddalore Port Jn. via Salem Jn in around 12h 2m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–20,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Salem Jn to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- 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 Tambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Tambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 44 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cochin to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–3,200
Bus from Tindivanam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Angamaly to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹480–650
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Cuddalore bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Tindivanam station.
Kochi to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Cuddalore is 536 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Kochi to Cuddalore.
There are 844+ hotels available in Cuddalore.











