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Cuddalore to Bangalore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.

356 kmDistance
7.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹12,339
Ertiga₹15,703
Innova₹16,375
Innova Crysta₹20,189
Tempo Traveller (12)₹27,814

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹390
AC Seater₹640
Non-AC Sleeper₹570
AC Sleeper₹820
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,050
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Train
Sleeper₹240
Economy₹390
Third AC₹530
Second AC₹740
First AC₹1,030
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Cuddalore to Bangalore

356 km · ~7h 47m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Cuddalore

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Chengam

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Hosur

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 56 km · 1h 7m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Cuddalore to Bangalore

356 km · ~7h 55m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Cuddalore

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Cuddalore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Cuddalore → Bangalore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~356 km

    ~7h 55m|Tentative fare ₹390–₹1,050

    Usual tea / meal halts: Chengam (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Cuddalore to Bangalore

Nearest railway stations: Tiruppappuliyur for Cuddalore, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 10h in total

Puducherry-Howrah (Aurobindo) Express#12868 · Superfast
12:30 PMPuducherry
4h 58m12 stops
05:28 PMKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 1h 37m wait

CHENNAI CENT - BANGALORE CITY Shatabdi Exp#12027 · Shatabdi
07:05 PMKatpadi Jn
3h 25m34 stops
10:30 PMBangalore City Jn

1 change · 11h 50m in total

Puducherry-New Delhi SF Express#22403 · Superfast
09:05 AMPuducherry
4h 20m50 stops
01:25 PMKorukkupet Jn

Change trains at Korukkupet Jn — about 51m wait

DARBHANGA - MYSORE BAGMATI SF Exp#12577 · Superfast
02:16 PMKorukkupet Jn
6h 39m77 stops
08:55 PMBangalore City Jn

1 change · 14h 40m in total

RAMESWARAM - TIRUPATI Exp#16780 · Express
01:00 AMPuduchatiram
6h 28m35 stops
07:28 AMKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 4h 42m wait

CHENNAI CENT - SAINAGAR SHIRDI SF Exp#22601 · Superfast
12:10 PMKatpadi Jn
3h 30m30 stops
03:40 PMKrishnarajapuram

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Cuddalore to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Cuddalore to Bangalore is about 356 km by road, roughly 7.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 356 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹12,339 · Ertiga ₹15,703 · Innova ₹16,375 · Innova Crysta ₹20,189 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹27,814
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹390 · AC Seater ₹640 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹570 · AC Sleeper ₹820 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,050
  • Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹390 · Third AC ₹530 · Second AC ₹740 · First AC ₹1,030

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Cuddalore to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Tiruvannamalai120 km from Cuddalore

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Hosur310 km from Cuddalore

    Tamil Nadu

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Things to Do in Bangalore

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Gopalan Cinemas

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Inox theatre

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PVR Cinemas

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Bangalore Film Society

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Suggested Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bangalore

  • Travel from Cuddalore to Bangalore (about 7.1 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Church Street

Day 2Explore Bangalore

  • Visit Hudson Memorial Church
  • Visit St. Andrew's Church
  • Visit Rice Memorial Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
  • Head back to Cuddalore
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