There are 4 ways to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Cuddalore by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 20691 / ...
3h 8m₹946–2,317Bus
- Take the bus from Urappakkam to Pondicherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Kanima Nagarbus Puducherry - Kanima Nagar
4h 22m₹1,695–4,316Drive 153.8 km
- Drive from Kolathur, Chennai to Cuddalorecar 153.8 km
2h 36m₹1,736–2,508Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolathur, Chennai to Cuddaloretaxi 153.8 km
2h 36m₹2,500–3,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Cuddalore is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹2,400 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Cuddalore is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolathur, Chennai to Cuddalore. However, there are services departing from Urappakkam and arriving at Kanima Nagar via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolathur, Chennai to Cuddalore. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Tiruppadirippuliyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Kolathur, Chennai and Cuddalore is 194 km. The road distance is 153.8 km.
The best way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Cuddalore without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Cuddalore, including transfers.
Kolathur, Chennai to Cuddalore bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Urappakkam station.
Kolathur, Chennai to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Cuddalore is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,400 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Kolathur, Chennai, India and Cuddalore, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyur 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kolathur, Chennai to Kanima Nagar via Urappakkam, Pondicherry, and Puducherry in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Urappakkam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Kanima Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹370–550
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More Questions & Answers
Kolathur, Chennai to Cuddalore bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Kolathur, Chennai to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolathur, Chennai to Cuddalore is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Kolathur, Chennai to Cuddalore.
There are 824+ hotels available in Cuddalore.