There are 4 ways to get from Potheri to Cuddalore by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 06017 / ...
3h 58m₹272–2,167Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Cuddalore, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
6h 34mDrive 136.7 km
- Drive from Potheri to Cuddalorecar 136.7 km
2h 15m₹1,553–2,243Taxi
- Take the taxi from Potheri to Cuddaloretaxi 136.7 km
2h 15m₹2,300–2,800
Potheri to Cuddalore by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potheri to Cuddalore is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Potheri to Cuddalore is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Potheri to Cuddalore. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University and arriving at Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Potheri to Cuddalore. However, there are services departing from Potheri Halt and arriving at Tiruppadirippuliyur via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Potheri and Cuddalore is 162 km. The road distance is 136.7 km.
The best way to get from Potheri to Cuddalore without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Potheri to Cuddalore, including transfers.
Potheri to Cuddalore bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Potheri to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Potheri to Cuddalore is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Potheri, India and Cuddalore, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Tiruppadirippuliyur 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, National Travels - Ratnagiri operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
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Booking & Getting There
Potheri to Cuddalore bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, arrive at Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu station.
Potheri to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potheri to Cuddalore is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Potheri to Cuddalore.
There are 871+ hotels available in Cuddalore.






