There are 8 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Cuddalore by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Pondicherry
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TCR - PNY
4h 59m₹13,056–29,269Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12694
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 06890
9h 16m₹389–3,030Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Villupurambus Thoothukudi - Villupuram
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 20605 / ...
9h 40m₹641–2,315Drive 432.4 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Cuddalorecar 432.4 km
6h 33m₹4,861–7,022Taxi
- 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 47m₹7,836–18,919Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Tuticorin to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12694
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 20606 / ...
9h 34m₹403–3,089Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Cuddalorebus
12h 18m
Thoothukudi to Cuddalore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Cuddalore is to train via Tiruchirappalli which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Cuddalore is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹30,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Cuddalore. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Cuddalore via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Kumbakonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Cuddalore. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Tiruppadirippuliyur via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
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 16m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Thoothukudi to Cuddalore, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Cuddalore bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Cuddalore is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹30,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 16m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 12h 18m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Cuddalore, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Pondicherry (PNY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuticorin to Tiruppadirippuliyur via Vridhachalam Jn in around 9h 16m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–31,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–32,000
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 Tuticorin to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tuticorin to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- 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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kumbakonam to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Cuddalore bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Cuddalore is 432 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Thoothukudi to Cuddalore.
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