There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Cuddalore by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 06018
9h 8m₹290–2,300Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Cuddalorebus
12h₹670–2,165Drive 432.4 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Cuddalorecar 432.4 km
6h 33m₹4,841–6,992Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Cuddaloretaxi 432.4 km
6h 33m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Pondicherry
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TCR - PNY
5h 54m₹10,056–32,269Fly 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
6h 5m₹8,336–17,919
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 5h 54m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹33,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Cuddalore. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Cuddalore via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
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 513 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.
The train from Tuti Melur to Tiruppadirippuliyur takes 9h 8m including transfers and departs once a week.
Thoothukudi to Cuddalore bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thoothukudi station.
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 train which takes 9h 8m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,200 and takes 12h, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹33,000 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Cuddalore, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Tiruppadirippuliyur once a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Cuddalore via Madurai and Mattuthavani in around 12h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–31,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–31,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- 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 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 Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Cuddalore bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
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.
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