Sedan
Toyota Etios / Swift Dzire4 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹15/km
- Round trip
- ₹13/km
- Driver bata
- ₹500/day
~175 km · 3½ – 4 hours
Chennai to Nellore Drop Taxi
One-way cab from Chennai to Nellore, door to door. Sedan from about ₹3,100, Innova about ₹4,100. You pay for one side only.
- 24/7 pickup
- One-way fare only
- Drivers with 5+ years
- Clean AC cars
How much is a taxi from Chennai to Nellore?
A one-way Chennai to Nellore drop taxi costs about ₹3,100 in a sedan, ₹3,800 in an SUV and ₹4,100 in an Innova, including driver bata. The trip is about 175 km and takes 3½ to 4 hours. You pay one way only; tolls and permits are extra.
- Distance
- ~175 km
- Travel time
- 3½–4 hours
- Sedan (one way)
- ₹3,100
- Innova (one way)
- ₹4,100
- 12-seater Urbania
- ₹13,500
- Route
- Gummidipoondi, Sullurpeta, Naidupeta…
- Booking
- +91 81481 43253 · 24/7
Fares checked and updated: November 2026
One way taxi
Chennai to Nellore cab, one way
Chennai to Nellore is a quick run up NH16, about 175 km and under four hours. A one-way drop taxi is often the easiest option for families with luggage, and you pay for one side only.
We'll pick you up from your home or office anywhere in Chennai, Chennai Airport, Central or Egmore station, Tambaram, Velachery or OMR, and drop you at any address in Nellore: Trunk Road, the bus stand, the railway station or your home.
Every car is air-conditioned, cleaned before the trip and driven by someone who knows this road. The fare is fixed per kilometre and confirmed before you leave, with no surge and no night charge added at the end.
Fare
Chennai to Nellore taxi fare
Approximate one-way totals for ~175 km, including driver bata. Toll, parking, state permit (for Puducherry, Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra trips) and GST, where applicable, are extra. Urbania is billed on a minimum of 250 km per day.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate | Driver bata | Approx. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan Toyota Etios / Swift Dzire | 4 seats | ₹15/km (one way) | ₹500/day | ₹3,100 |
| SUV Mahindra Xylo / similar | 6 seats | ₹19/km (one way) | ₹500/day | ₹3,800 |
| Innova Toyota Innova | 7 seats | ₹20/km (one way) | ₹600/day | ₹4,100 |
| Innova Crysta Toyota Innova Crysta | 7 seats | ₹20/km (round-trip rate) | ₹600/day | ₹4,100 |
| Force Urbania 12+1 seater luxury van | 12 + 1 seats | ₹50/km (one way) (min 250 km/day) | ₹1,000/day | ₹13,500 |
Innova Crysta is charged at its round-trip rate for one-way drops. A Chennai–Nellore–Chennai round trip in a sedan is about ₹5,050. Call us for an exact quote for your address.
Route
The road from Chennai to Nellore
- Chennai
- Gummidipoondi
- Sullurpeta
- Naidupeta
- Gudur
- Nellore
The usual route is NH16 through Gummidipoondi, Sullurpeta and Gudur: about 175 km, or 3½ – 4 hours with breaks. It's a straight, fast highway, so timings are very predictable outside festival weekends. Because the trip crosses a state border, the Andhra Pradesh state permit applies and is added at actual cost.
Want to stop at a temple or pick someone up on the way? Just tell us when you book.
Good to know
Tips for the trip
- Leave Chennai before 7 a.m. to clear the Red Hills and Gummidipoondi stretch quickly.
- Going on to Kavali or Ongole? Tell us when you book and we'll quote the full distance.
- Sullurpeta is the stop for Sriharikota; we can drop you there too.
- Tolls are paid by FASTag and the Andhra Pradesh permit is added at actual cost, so there's nothing to pay on the way.
Fleet
New · 12 seater
Choose your vehicle
SUV
Mahindra Xylo / similar6 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹19/km
- Round trip
- ₹19/km
- Driver bata
- ₹500/day
Innova
Toyota Innova7 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹20/km
- Round trip
- ₹17/km
- Driver bata
- ₹600/day
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta7 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- On request
- Round trip
- ₹20/km
- Driver bata
- ₹600/day
Force Urbania
12+1 seater luxury van12 + 1 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹50/km
- Round trip
- ₹50/km
- Driver bata
- ₹1,000/day
- Min. per day
- 250 km
Chennai to Nellore drop taxi: FAQs
What is the Chennai to Nellore taxi fare?
A one-way Chennai to Nellore drop taxi costs roughly ₹3,100 in a sedan, ₹3,800 in an SUV, ₹4,100 in an Innova and ₹13,500 in the 12+1 seater Force Urbania, including driver bata. Tolls, the Andhra Pradesh state permit and parking are extra.
How far is Nellore from Chennai by road?
About 175 km via Gummidipoondi, Sullurpeta, Naidupeta and Gudur, which takes 3½ to 4 hours. It's a straight, fast highway, so timings are very predictable outside festival weekends.
Do I have to pay for the return trip?
No. That's the point of a drop taxi. You pay for the one-way distance plus driver bata. The driver's return is not billed to you.
How do I book a Chennai to Nellore cab?
Call or WhatsApp +91 81481 43253 with your pickup address, date and time. We confirm the car, the fare and the driver's number straight away. Most trips need no advance.
Can I book Chennai to Nellore at night?
Yes, we run 24/7. Book a few hours ahead so we can confirm the car and driver.