Cuddalore to Karunagappalli
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Karunagappalli, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Karunagappalli
603 km · ~12h 44m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Cuddalore
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
152 km · 3h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 302Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 452Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
152 km · 3h 2m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KarunagappalliKarunagappalli, Kerala
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 Karunagappalli
603 km · ~13h 24m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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.
- Cuddalore → Karunagappalli
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~603 km
~13h 24m|Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,740
- Arrive in Karunagappalli
Karunagappalli, Kerala
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 Karunagappalli
Nearest railway stations: Tiruppappuliyur for Cuddalore, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 16h 28m in total
Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 40m wait
1 change · 19h 33m in total
Change trains at Ponmalai Golden Rock — about 3h 11m wait
1 change · 19h 58m in total
Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 4h 10m wait
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.
Transport Options
Cuddalore to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Cuddalore to Karunagappalli is about 603 km by road, roughly 12.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 603 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,730 · Sedan ₹7,940 · SUV ₹10,400 · Innova / MUV ₹11,660 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,570
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹660 · AC Seater ₹1,090 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹960 · AC Sleeper ₹1,390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,740
- Train: Sleeper ₹390 · Economy ₹630 · Third AC ₹870 · Second AC ₹1,240 · First AC ₹1,720
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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