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# Chennai to Cuddalore toll

A car pays ₹315 one way (₹475 return) in tolls from Chennai to Cuddalore on NH-45: 4 toll plazas, about 158 km apart city to city in a straight line. Cuddalore to Chennai costs the same. These are tolls along NH-45 between these cities; a different route will cost differently. City locations: GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0.

## Totals by vehicle

| Vehicle | One way | Return (24h) | Plazas priced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car / Jeep / Van | ₹315 | ₹475 | 4 of 4 |
| LCV (light commercial) | ₹525 | ₹790 | 4 of 4 |
| Bus | ₹1,090 | ₹1,630 | 4 of 4 |
| Truck (2 axle) | ₹1,090 | ₹1,630 | 4 of 4 |
| Truck (3 axle) | ₹1,385 | ₹2,080 | 4 of 4 |
| HCM / EME / 4–6 axle | ₹1,720 | ₹2,580 | 4 of 4 |
| Oversized (7+ axle) | ₹1,960 | ₹2,940 | 4 of 4 |

## Toll plazas in travel order

| Plaza | Near | Car single |
|---|---|---|
| [Vanagaram Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/vanagaram-toll-plaza/) | Maduravoyal | ₹55 |
| [Paranur Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/paranur-toll-plaza/) | Chengalpattu | ₹75 |
| [Athur Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/athur-toll-plaza/) | Tindivanam | ₹75 |
| [Vikravandi Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/vikravandi-toll-plaza/) | Vikravandi | ₹110 |

## Questions

### How much is the toll from Chennai to Cuddalore by car?

A car, jeep or van pays ₹315 one way from Chennai to Cuddalore on NH-45, adding the single-journey fares at 4 plazas. A return within 24 hours costs ₹475.

### How many toll plazas are there between Chennai and Cuddalore?

4 toll plazas on NH-45, between the two cities: Vanagaram Toll Plaza, Paranur Toll Plaza, Athur Toll Plaza, Vikravandi Toll Plaza.

### What is the toll for a bus or truck from Chennai to Cuddalore?

A bus pays ₹1,090 one way across 4 priced plazas. A 2-axle truck pays ₹1,090 one way across 4 priced plazas.

### Is the toll from Cuddalore to Chennai the same?

Yes. Going the other way you cross the same 4 plazas, and our data lists one fare per plaza for both directions, so Cuddalore to Chennai also costs ₹315 by car.

### Is the FASTag annual pass worth it from Chennai to Cuddalore?

The pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings, ₹15.38 a crossing. Car fares on this route average ₹78.75 a plaza, so each crossing on the pass is cheaper. The pass pays for itself after 10 one-way trips, and its 200 crossings cover 50 one-way trips of 4 plazas.

### Which is the costliest toll plaza between Chennai and Cuddalore?

Vikravandi Toll Plaza charges a car ₹110 for a single journey, the highest current fare on this stretch.