There are 4 ways to get from Puducherry to Cuddalore by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Kanima Nagarbus Puducherry - Kanima Nagar
45 min₹18–1,400Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 16861
1h 34m₹130–1,100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Cuddaloretaxi 22.6 km
36 min₹330–400Drive 22.6 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Cuddalorecar 22.6 km
36 min₹219–317
Puducherry to Cuddalore by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Cuddalore is to drive which costs ₹210 - ₹320 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Cuddalore is to taxi which takes 36 min and costs ₹330 - ₹400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Puducherry and arriving at Kanima Nagar. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
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 34m.
The distance between Puducherry and Cuddalore is 23 km. The road distance is 22.6 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Cuddalore without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs ₹18 - ₹1,400.
The bus from Puducherry to Kanima Nagar takes 45 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Puducherry to Cuddalore bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
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 34m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Cuddalore, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Kanima Nagar once daily. Tickets cost ₹370–1,400 and the journey takes 45 min. SETC 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 34m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Kanima Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹370–550
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Puducherry to Kanima Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹18–600
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- ₹330–400
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Cuddalore bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kanima Nagar station.
Puducherry to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Cuddalore is 23 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Puducherry to Cuddalore.
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