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Cuddalore to Koduvayur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Koduvayur, Kerala.

470 kmDistance
9.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5270
Sedan₹6210
SUV₹8140
Innova / MUV₹9130
Tempo Traveller₹10640
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹520
AC Seater₹850
Non-AC Sleeper₹750
AC Sleeper₹1080
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1370
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Train
Sleeper₹310
Economy₹500
Third AC₹690
Second AC₹970
First AC₹1350
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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 Koduvayur

470 km · ~10h 4m · About 9h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Cuddalore

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 235

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 385

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Koduvayur

    Koduvayur, 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 Koduvayur

470 km · ~10h 27m · 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 → Koduvayur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~470 km

    ~10h 27m|Tentative fare ₹520–₹1,370

  3. Arrive in Koduvayur

    Koduvayur, 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 Koduvayur

Nearest railway stations: Tiruppappuliyur for Cuddalore, Palakkad for Koduvayur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 10h 10m in total

Bhubaneswar-Rameswaram Weekly Express#18496 · Express
01:15 PMTirupadripulyur
3h 50m41 stops
05:05 PMTiruchirappalli

Change trains at Tiruchirappalli — about 55m wait

Tiruchirappalli Mangalore Weekly Superfast Express#12653 · Superfast
06:00 PMTiruchirappalli
5h 25m44 stops
11:25 PMMankarai

1 change · 13h 25m in total

Bhubaneswar-Rameswaram Weekly Express#18496 · Express
01:15 PMTirupadripulyur
3h 2m33 stops
04:17 PMAlakkudi

Change trains at Alakkudi — about 2h 27m wait

Tea Garden Express#16865 · Express
06:44 PMAlakkudi
7h 56m56 stops
02:40 AM+1dMankarai

1 change · 14h 4m in total

Puducherry-Tirupati Passenger#56042 · Passenger
01:50 PMPuducherry
6h 10m30 stops
08:00 PMArakkonam

Change trains at Arakkonam — about 40m wait

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast
08:40 PMArakkonam
7h 14m66 stops
03:54 AM+1dMankarai

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 Koduvayur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Cuddalore to Koduvayur is about 470 km by road, roughly 9.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 470 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,270 · Sedan ₹6,210 · SUV ₹8,140 · Innova / MUV ₹9,130 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,640
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹520 · AC Seater ₹850 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹750 · AC Sleeper ₹1,080 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,370
  • Train: Sleeper ₹310 · Economy ₹500 · Third AC ₹690 · Second AC ₹970 · First AC ₹1,350

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

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