What is the cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Cuddalore?

The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Cuddalore is to drive which costs ₹250 - ₹370 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Puducherry to Cuddalore?

The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Cuddalore is to taxi which takes 36 min and costs ₹330 - ₹400.

Is there a direct bus between Puducherry and Cuddalore?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Puducherry and arriving at Cuddalore. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Puducherry and Cuddalore?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tiruppadirippuliyur. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Puducherry to Cuddalore?

The distance between Puducherry and Cuddalore is 23 km. The road distance is 22.6 km.

How do I travel from Puducherry to Cuddalore without a car?

The best way to get from Puducherry to Cuddalore without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs ₹18 - ₹1,400.

How long does it take to get from Puducherry to Cuddalore?

The bus from Puducherry to Cuddalore takes 45 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Puducherry to Cuddalore bus from?

Puducherry to Cuddalore bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry station.

Where do I catch the Puducherry to Cuddalore train from?

Puducherry to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.

Train or bus from Puducherry to Cuddalore?

The best way to get from Puducherry to Cuddalore is to bus which takes 45 min and costs ₹18 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹130 - ₹1,100 and takes 1h 33m.

Where does the Puducherry to Cuddalore bus arrive?

Puducherry to Cuddalore bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Cuddalore station.

Where does the Puducherry to Cuddalore train arrive?

Puducherry to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.

Can I drive from Puducherry to Cuddalore?

Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Cuddalore is 23 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Puducherry to Cuddalore.

Where can I stay near Cuddalore?

There are 844+ hotels available in Cuddalore.

Puducherry to Cuddalore - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Puducherry to Cuddalore by bus, train, taxi, or car

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1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Cuddalorebus
45 min
₹18–1,400
Train
1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 16861
1h 33m
₹130–1,100
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Cuddaloretaxi 22.6 km
36 min
₹330–400
Drive 22.6 km
1. Drive from Puducherry to Cuddalorecar 22.6 km
36 min
₹255–368

Puducherry to Cuddalore by bus

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Distance: 23.1 km
Duration: 45 min

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

SETC operates a bus from Puducherry to Cuddalore once daily. Tickets cost ₹18–600 and the journey takes 45 min. IntrCity SmartBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Tiruppadirippuliyur once a week. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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