Sedan
Toyota Etios / Swift Dzire4 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹15/km
- Round trip
- ₹13/km
- Driver bata
- ₹500/day
~300 km · 6 – 7 hours
Chennai to Thirunallar Drop Taxi
One-way cab from Chennai to Thirunallar, door to door. Sedan from about ₹5,000, Innova about ₹6,600. 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 Thirunallar?
A one-way Chennai to Thirunallar drop taxi costs about ₹5,000 in a sedan, ₹6,200 in an SUV and ₹6,600 in an Innova, including driver bata. The trip is about 300 km and takes 6 to 7 hours. You pay one way only; tolls and permits are extra.
- Distance
- ~300 km
- Travel time
- 6–7 hours
- Sedan (one way)
- ₹5,000
- Innova (one way)
- ₹6,600
- 12-seater Urbania
- ₹16,000
- Route
- Pondicherry, Cuddalore, Chidambaram…
- Booking
- +91 81481 43253 · 24/7
Fares checked and updated: November 2026
One way taxi
Chennai to Thirunallar cab, one way
Most people who book a Chennai to Thirunallar one way taxi with us are going for darshan at the Saneeswaran (Dharbaranyeswarar) temple, often on a Saturday or around Sani Peyarchi. It's about 300 km, roughly 6 to 7 hours, and with a drop taxi the car comes to your door, takes you straight to the temple, 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 the Thirunallar Saneeswaran temple, the Nala Theertham tank, your lodge or any address in Karaikal.
Whatever you search for, a Chennai to Thirunallar one way taxi, a Thirunallar cab booking or a Chennai to Thirunallar taxi service, it's the same thing here: one car, one driver and one fixed fare, booked with a single call.
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 Thirunallar taxi fare
Approximate one-way totals for ~300 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 | ₹5,000 |
| SUV Mahindra Xylo / similar | 6 seats | ₹19/km (one way) | ₹500/day | ₹6,200 |
| Innova Toyota Innova | 7 seats | ₹20/km (one way) | ₹600/day | ₹6,600 |
| Innova Crysta Toyota Innova Crysta | 7 seats | ₹20/km (round-trip rate) | ₹600/day | ₹6,600 |
| Force Urbania 12+1 seater luxury van | 12 + 1 seats | ₹50/km (one way) (min 250 km/day) | ₹1,000/day | ₹16,000 |
Innova Crysta is charged at its round-trip rate for one-way drops. A Chennai–Thirunallar–Chennai round trip in a sedan is about ₹8,800. Call us for an exact quote for your address.
Route
The road from Chennai to Thirunallar
- Chennai
- Pondicherry
- Cuddalore
- Chidambaram
- Sirkazhi
- Tharangambadi
- Thirunallar
The usual route is the East Coast Road through Pondicherry, Cuddalore and Chidambaram: about 300 km, or 6 – 7 hours with breaks. An inland option runs via Villupuram, Panruti, Kumbakonam and Thiruvarur, handy if you're also visiting the Navagraha temples. 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
- The temple is busiest on Saturdays and at Sani Peyarchi. Book your Chennai to Thirunallar cab a few days ahead for those dates.
- Leave Chennai by 4 a.m. to reach before the noon crowd, take a dip at Nala Theertham, and still have time for darshan.
- Many families add the other Navagraha temples around Kumbakonam. Ask for a round trip and we'll plan the route.
- Tolls are paid by FASTag and the Puducherry permit is added at actual cost.
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
From other cities
Outstation taxi to Thirunallar from other cities
We also run a Coimbatore to Thirunallar outstation taxi, Madurai to Thirunallar car rental with driver, and drops from Trichy, Salem, Vellore and more. Approximate one-way fares including driver bata.
| Route | Distance | Time | Sedan | Innova | Urbania 12+1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore to Thirunallar | ~385 km | 7–8 hours | ₹6,300 | ₹8,300 | ₹20,250 |
| Madurai to Thirunallar | ~270 km | 5–6 hours | ₹4,550 | ₹6,000 | ₹14,500 |
| Trichy to Thirunallar | ~150 km | 3–4 hours | ₹2,750 | ₹3,600 | ₹13,500 |
| Salem to Thirunallar | ~245 km | 5–6 hours | ₹4,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹13,500 |
| Vellore to Thirunallar | ~290 km | 6–7 hours | ₹4,850 | ₹6,400 | ₹15,500 |
| Tiruppur to Thirunallar | ~335 km | 6–7 hours | ₹5,500 | ₹7,300 | ₹17,750 |
| Hosur to Thirunallar | ~370 km | 7–8 hours | ₹6,050 | ₹8,000 | ₹19,500 |
| Thanjavur to Thirunallar | ~90 km | 2–3 hours | ₹1,850 | ₹2,400 | ₹13,500 |
Chennai to Thirunallar drop taxi: FAQs
What is the Chennai to Thirunallar taxi fare?
A one-way Chennai to Thirunallar drop taxi costs roughly ₹5,000 in a sedan, ₹6,200 in an SUV, ₹6,600 in an Innova and ₹16,000 in the 12+1 seater Force Urbania, including driver bata. Tolls, the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry border permit and parking are extra.
How far is Thirunallar from Chennai by road?
About 300 km via Pondicherry, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi and Tharangambadi, which takes 6 to 7 hours. An inland option runs via Villupuram, Panruti, Kumbakonam and Thiruvarur, handy if you're also visiting the Navagraha temples.
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 Thirunallar 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 Thirunallar at night?
Yes, we run 24/7. Book a few hours ahead so we can confirm the car and driver.
Can I book a Chennai to Thirunallar cab for Sani Peyarchi?
Yes, but book early. Cars and drivers get booked out days before Sani Peyarchi. Call or WhatsApp us with your date and we'll confirm the car and the fare.
Can you cover the Navagraha temples on the same trip?
Yes. Thirunallar is one of the nine Navagraha temples around Kumbakonam. A two-day round trip from Chennai covers all nine comfortably; ask us for a quote.