There are 8 ways to get from Kochi to Cuddalore by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Pondicherry
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
4h 40m₹11,057–24,860Train via Thanjavur
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavurtrain 16188
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 06018 / ...
14h 17m₹765–3,872Bus via Vijayapuri
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plazabus
- Take the bus from Vijayapuri Vijayamangalam Toll Gate to Cuddalorebus
13h 21mDrive 536.1 km
- Drive from Kochi to Cuddalorecar 536.1 km
7h 47m₹5,991–8,654Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Cuddaloretaxi 536.1 km
7h 47m₹10,000–13,000Fly 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
6h 6m₹6,337–13,010Train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 16128
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 06017 / ...
18h 5m₹845–4,522Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Cuddalorebus
19h 52m₹945–1,681
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Cuddalore is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,700 and takes 19h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Cuddalore is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Cuddalore. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Cuddalore via FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand and Vijayapuri Vijayamangalam Toll Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Cuddalore. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Tiruppadirippuliyur via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.
The distance between Kochi and Cuddalore is 495 km. The road distance is 536.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Cuddalore without a car is to bus via Vijayapuri which takes 13h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Kochi to Cuddalore, including transfers.
Kochi to Cuddalore bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam 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 4h 40m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹25,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Vijayapuri, which costs and takes 13h 21m, you could also train via Thanjavur, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,900 and takes 14h 17m.
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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Cuddalore via Ernakulam, FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand, FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plaza, and Vijayapuri Vijayamangalam Toll Gate in around 13h 21m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Thanjavur to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- 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
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 50 min
- 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
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–480
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹360–1,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Vijayapuri Vijayamangalam Toll Gate to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Vijayapuri Vijayamangalam Toll Gate to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Vijayapuri Vijayamangalam Toll Gate to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Cuddalore bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Kochi to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur 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 848+ hotels available in Cuddalore.














