Sedan
Toyota Etios / Swift Dzire4 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹15/km
- Round trip
- ₹13/km
- Driver bata
- ₹500/day
~150 km · 3 – 3½ hours
Chennai to Pondicherry Drop Taxi
One-way cab from Chennai to Pondicherry, door to door. Sedan from about ₹2,750, Innova about ₹3,600. 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 Pondicherry?
A one-way Chennai to Pondicherry drop taxi costs about ₹2,750 in a sedan, ₹3,350 in an SUV and ₹3,600 in an Innova, including driver bata. The trip is about 150 km and takes 3 to 3½ hours. You pay one way only; tolls and permits are extra.
- Distance
- ~150 km
- Travel time
- 3–3½ hours
- Sedan (one way)
- ₹2,750
- Innova (one way)
- ₹3,600
- 12-seater Urbania
- ₹13,500
- Route
- Kovalam, Mahabalipuram, Kalpakkam…
- Booking
- +91 81481 43253 · 24/7
Fares checked and updated: November 2026
One way taxi
Chennai to Pondicherry cab, one way
Chennai to Pondicherry is one of the most pleasant drives in the south: about 150 km down the East Coast Road, with the sea on your left for much of the way. With a one-way drop taxi you leave when you like, stop where you like, and pay for one side of the trip 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 White Town, Auroville, JIPMER, the Ashram, your hotel or any address in Puducherry.
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 Pondicherry taxi fare
Approximate one-way totals for ~150 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 | ₹2,750 |
| SUV Mahindra Xylo / similar | 6 seats | ₹19/km (one way) | ₹500/day | ₹3,350 |
| Innova Toyota Innova | 7 seats | ₹20/km (one way) | ₹600/day | ₹3,600 |
| Innova Crysta Toyota Innova Crysta | 7 seats | ₹20/km (round-trip rate) | ₹600/day | ₹3,600 |
| 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–Pondicherry–Chennai round trip in a sedan is about ₹4,400. Call us for an exact quote for your address.
Route
The road from Chennai to Pondicherry
- Chennai
- Kovalam
- Mahabalipuram
- Kalpakkam
- Marakkanam
- Kalapet
- Pondicherry
The usual route is the East Coast Road (ECR) along the coast: about 150 km, or 3 – 3½ hours with breaks. The alternative is the GST Road via Chengalpattu and Tindivanam, about 165 km, which some drivers prefer at night or in heavy rain. Because the trip crosses a state border, the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry border 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. on weekends. The ECR fills up with day-trippers heading to Mahabalipuram by mid-morning.
- Want to stop at Mahabalipuram's Shore Temple or Five Rathas on the way? Tell us when you book and the driver will plan for it.
- Hotels in White Town have narrow streets. Share your exact hotel name and the driver will find the nearest drop point.
- Tolls are paid by FASTag and the Puducherry permit is added at actual cost, so you don't need to carry change.
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 Pondicherry drop taxi: FAQs
What is the Chennai to Pondicherry taxi fare?
A one-way Chennai to Pondicherry drop taxi costs roughly ₹2,750 in a sedan, ₹3,350 in an SUV, ₹3,600 in an Innova and ₹13,500 in the 12+1 seater Force Urbania, including driver bata. Tolls, the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry border permit and parking are extra.
How far is Pondicherry from Chennai by road?
About 150 km via Kovalam, Mahabalipuram, Kalpakkam, Marakkanam and Kalapet, which takes 3 to 3½ hours. The alternative is the GST Road via Chengalpattu and Tindivanam, about 165 km, which some drivers prefer at night or in heavy rain.
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 Pondicherry 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 Pondicherry at night?
Yes, we run 24/7. Book a few hours ahead so we can confirm the car and driver.
Which is better, ECR or GST Road?
ECR is shorter and more scenic, with the sea along much of the way. GST Road is a wider highway and can be quicker at night or during heavy rain. Tell us your preference and the driver will take it.
Can we stop at Mahabalipuram on the way?
Yes. Many families stop for an hour at the Shore Temple or Five Rathas. A short stop costs nothing extra; for a longer halt we'll quote a small waiting charge upfront.