Cuddalore to Chennai

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Cuddalore to Chennai Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	SUV 6pax	Any time	+2h 58m	$56.51
Train	Indian Railways	SL - Sleeper Class	00:22	04:25	$1.91
Bus	Raja Travels	AC Seater	00:40	05:05	$7.13
Bus	Apple Bus	Non-AC Seater	01:00	05:50	$6.59
Bus	Apple Bus	Non-AC Seater	01:20	05:35	$6.59
Bus	RGL Travels	Non-AC Seater	01:40	05:45	$6.59
Bus	Reliance Travels	Non-AC Seater	02:00	06:20	$6.04
Bus	J J Yatra	AC Sleeper	02:20	05:45	$27.47
Bus	Apple Travels	Non-AC Seater	03:00	06:50	$32.97
Train	Indian Railways	1A - AC First Class Sleeper	05:44	10:25	$13.56
Bus	Rathimeena Travels B	Non-AC Seater	07:00	11:00	$4.40
Train	Indian Railways	2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper	08:58	15:48	$15.44
Bus	RKK Travels	AC Semi Sleeper	10:00	14:10	$9.83
Bus	Ayisha Travels	Non-AC Sleeper	11:15	15:50	$32.97
Bus	Universal Travels	Non-AC Seater	12:30	17:30	$4.40
Bus	Rr Travels	Non-AC Seater	13:30	19:15	$4.40
Bus	National Travels CHN	AC Sleeper	14:00	19:10	$15.38
Train	Indian Railways	3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper	14:16	18:15	$6.23
Bus	Lion Travels	AC Sleeper	14:40	20:10	$15.38
Bus	Sri Annam Travels	AC Semi Sleeper	15:00	19:10	$9.88

How to get from Cuddalore to Chennai

Travelling between Cuddalore and Chennai is possible by Bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 18.21 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 3.95.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 6 hours to travel between Cuddalore and Chennai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Cuddalore and Chennai. Bus will bring you to your destination in 3h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 5h 32m to reach Chennai.

How much does it cost to get from Cuddalore to Chennai?

Travelling between Cuddalore and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 3.95 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 18.21 if you buy a Indian Railways Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Cuddalore and Chennai ?

21 from Cuddalore to Chennai starting from 00:22 Cuddalore Port Junction until 14:34 Tirupadripulyur

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cuddalore to Chennai.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Cuddalore to Chennai overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cuddalore and Chennai

Alegria Holidays, Apple Bus, Avs Travels, Ayisha Travels, Deltaking Travels, Kalaimakal Travelss, Mutharamman Travels, National Travels CHN, Olive Travels Lines, Rathimeena Travels B, Reliance Travels, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sooriyan Travels, Sri Annam Travels, Sri Muthulakshmi Travels, Sri Vigneswara Tours Travels, Thajudeen Yasmin Travels, Universal Bus ubs, Universal Travels, Vetri Travels, VPS Transport

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Cuddalore to Chennai?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

100% took a train

Transportation from Cuddalore to Chennai

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Taxis are not available
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Cuddalore to Chennai