Sedan
Toyota Etios / Swift Dzire4 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹15/km
- Round trip
- ₹13/km
- Driver bata
- ₹500/day
~135 km · 3 – 3½ hours
Chennai to Tirupati Drop Taxi
One-way cab from Chennai to Tirupati, door to door. Sedan from about ₹2,500, Innova about ₹3,300. 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 Tirupati?
A one-way Chennai to Tirupati drop taxi costs about ₹2,500 in a sedan, ₹3,050 in an SUV and ₹3,300 in an Innova, including driver bata. The trip is about 135 km and takes 3 to 3½ hours. You pay one way only; tolls and permits are extra.
- Distance
- ~135 km
- Travel time
- 3–3½ hours
- Sedan (one way)
- ₹2,500
- Innova (one way)
- ₹3,300
- 12-seater Urbania
- ₹13,500
- Route
- Poonamallee, Tiruvallur, Tiruttani…
- Booking
- +91 81481 43253 · 24/7
Fares checked and updated: November 2026
One way taxi
Chennai to Tirupati cab, one way
Chennai to Tirupati is one of the trips we do most: about 135 km, roughly three hours, and almost always for darshan at Tirumala. With a one-way drop taxi the car comes to your door, drops you at Alipiri or your hotel, 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 Alipiri, the Tirupati bus stand or railway station, your hotel, or up the ghat road to Tirumala (vehicle checks at Alipiri).
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 Tirupati taxi fare
Approximate one-way totals for ~135 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 | ₹2,500 |
| SUV Mahindra Xylo / similar | 6 seats | ₹19/km (one way) | ₹500/day | ₹3,050 |
| Innova Toyota Innova | 7 seats | ₹20/km (one way) | ₹600/day | ₹3,300 |
| Innova Crysta Toyota Innova Crysta | 7 seats | ₹20/km (round-trip rate) | ₹600/day | ₹3,300 |
| 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–Tirupati–Chennai round trip in a sedan is about ₹4,000. Call us for an exact quote for your address.
Route
The road from Chennai to Tirupati
- Chennai
- Poonamallee
- Tiruvallur
- Tiruttani
- Puttur
- Renigunta
- Tirupati
The usual route is the Tiruvallur–Tiruttani–Puttur road: about 135 km, or 3 – 3½ hours with breaks. If you're starting in north Chennai, NH16 via Gummidipoondi, Sullurpeta and Srikalahasti is about 150 km and just as quick. 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
- Have a darshan slot? Leave Chennai at least 5 hours before it, so there's time for the Alipiri checks and the ghat road.
- Want to visit Srikalahasti or Kanipakam on the same trip? Book a round trip and we'll plan the route.
- Tirumala has strict rules on what you can carry up the hill. Keep your luggage simple and your ID handy.
- 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
From other cities
Outstation taxi to Tirupati from other cities
We also run a Coimbatore to Tirupati outstation taxi, Madurai to Tirupati car rental with driver, and drops from Trichy, Salem, Vellore and more. Approximate one-way fares including driver bata; toll and the AP permit extra.
| Route | Distance | Time | Sedan | Innova | Urbania 12+1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore to Tirupati | ~495 km | 9–10 hours | ₹7,900 | ₹10,500 | ₹25,750 |
| Madurai to Tirupati | ~545 km | 10–11 hours | ₹8,700 | ₹11,500 | ₹28,250 |
| Trichy to Tirupati | ~405 km | 8–9 hours | ₹6,600 | ₹8,700 | ₹21,250 |
| Salem to Tirupati | ~325 km | 6–7 hours | ₹5,400 | ₹7,100 | ₹17,250 |
| Vellore to Tirupati | ~105 km | 2–3 hours | ₹2,100 | ₹2,700 | ₹13,500 |
| Tiruppur to Tirupati | ~450 km | 8–9 hours | ₹7,250 | ₹9,600 | ₹23,500 |
| Erode to Tirupati | ~395 km | 7–8 hours | ₹6,400 | ₹8,500 | ₹20,750 |
| Villupuram to Tirupati | ~235 km | 5–6 hours | ₹4,000 | ₹5,300 | ₹13,500 |
Chennai to Tirupati drop taxi: FAQs
What is the Chennai to Tirupati taxi fare?
A one-way Chennai to Tirupati drop taxi costs roughly ₹2,500 in a sedan, ₹3,050 in an SUV, ₹3,300 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 Tirupati from Chennai by road?
About 135 km via Poonamallee, Tiruvallur, Tiruttani, Puttur and Renigunta, which takes 3 to 3½ hours. If you're starting in north Chennai, NH16 via Gummidipoondi, Sullurpeta and Srikalahasti is about 150 km and just as quick.
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 Tirupati 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 Tirupati at night?
Yes, we run 24/7. Book a few hours ahead so we can confirm the car and driver.
Can the taxi take us up to Tirumala?
Yes. Our cars can go up the ghat road to Tirumala after the vehicle checks at Alipiri, or drop you at Alipiri if you're walking up. Tell us when you book.
Can I book a Chennai to Tirupati round trip for same-day darshan?
Yes. Many families book a round trip: we leave Chennai early, wait during darshan and bring you back the same night. Round trips are billed at round-trip rates (sedan ₹13/km).