There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Cuddalore by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TCR - PNY
4h 59m₹9,556–30,269Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 06018
9h 8m₹290–2,300Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Villupurambus Thoothukudi - Villupuram
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 06017 / ...
9h 46m₹641–2,315Drive 432.4 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Cuddalorecar 432.4 km
6h 33m₹4,892–7,066Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Cuddaloretaxi 432.4 km
6h 33m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain
5h 55m₹7,836–19,919
Thoothukudi to Cuddalore by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Cuddalore is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Cuddalore is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹31,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Tiruppadirippuliyur. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Cuddalore is 463 km. The road distance is 432.4 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Cuddalore without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Thoothukudi to Cuddalore, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Cuddalore is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹31,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 8m.
Thoothukudi to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Cuddalore is 432 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Thoothukudi to Cuddalore.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Cuddalore, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Pondicherry (PNY) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Tiruppadirippuliyur once a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–29,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–30,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
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
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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