Sedan
Toyota Etios / Swift Dzire4 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹15/km
- Round trip
- ₹13/km
- Driver bata
- ₹500/day
Puducherry district, Puducherry · 24/7
Drop Taxi in Embalam
One-way cabs from Embalam to Chennai (~165 km), Bangalore, airports and anywhere in South India. Sedan ₹15/km. You pay for one side only.
- 24/7 pickup
- One-way fare only
- Drivers with 5+ years
- Clean AC cars
Is there a drop taxi in Embalam?
Yes. Universe Drop Taxi runs one-way drop taxis from Embalam, Puducherry district, 24/7. Embalam to Chennai is about 165 km (sedan ~₹3,000) and Embalam to Bangalore is about 300 km (sedan ~₹5,000). You pay for one side only, at ₹15/km for a sedan.
- Sedan
- ₹15/km one way
- SUV / Innova
- ₹19 / ₹20 per km
- Urbania 12+1
- ₹50/km
- To Chennai
- ~165 km · ₹3,000
- To Bangalore
- ~300 km · ₹5,000
- Call / WhatsApp
- +91 81481 43253
Fares checked and updated: November 2026
Drop taxi Embalam
One-way drop taxi from Embalam, with no return fare
Need a cab from Embalam? Call or WhatsApp us with your pickup point and where you're going, and we'll confirm the car and the fare in a couple of minutes. On outstation trips you pay one way only, so a drop to Chennai or Bangalore costs far less than a round-trip booking.
Whether you're near Embalam and the farming villages on the south-western edge of Puducherry or anywhere else in Embalam, the car comes to your door at the time you choose.
For Chennai we usually take the East Coast Road (ECR) through Marakkanam, Kalpakkam and Mahabalipuram, about 150 km from the town centre. If you'd rather go via Tindivanam and the GST Road, just say so.
Fares
Popular one-way drops from Embalam
Approximate fares, 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.
| Route | Distance | Time | Sedan | SUV | Innova | Urbania 12+1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embalam to Tiruvannamalai | ~95 km | 2–3 hours | ₹1,900 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 | ₹13,500 |
| Embalam to Mahabalipuram | ~110 km | 2–3 hours | ₹2,150 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 | ₹13,500 |
| Embalam to Velankanni | ~160 km | 3–4 hours | ₹2,900 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,800 | ₹13,500 |
| Embalam to Chennai | ~165 km | 3–4 hours | ₹3,000 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,900 | ₹13,500 |
| Embalam to Chennai Airport | ~165 km | 3–4 hours | ₹3,000 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,900 | ₹13,500 |
| Embalam to Bangalore | ~300 km | 6–7 hours | ₹5,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹16,000 |
Fleet
New · 12 seater
Taxi fares in Embalam
Whether you need a Embalam drop taxi service, a one way taxi, an outstation cab booking or car rental with a driver, these are our per-km rates for every vehicle we run to and from Embalam.
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 ⇄ Embalam
Chennai to Embalam drop taxi: fare, distance & time
Chennai is the trip we do most from Embalam: about 165 km, 3–4 hours, from roughly ₹3,000 in a sedan or ₹3,900 in an Innova, one way.
It works both ways. For a Chennai to Embalam one way taxi we pick you up anywhere in Chennai (the airport, Central or Egmore station, T Nagar, OMR, Tambaram or your home) and drop you at your door in Embalam. Going the other way, we drop you anywhere in Chennai. Tolls and the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry border permit are added at actual cost. Want the car to wait and bring you back? The Chennai to Embalam round trip taxi fare is in the table. One way cab or round trip, every Chennai to Embalam outstation taxi is billed on the same per-km rates. For the full route guide, see Chennai to Pondicherry drop taxi.
Coming back the same day? Book a Embalam to Chennai round trip taxi and the car waits for you, or keep the car with a driver for a few days.
| Vehicle | One way | Round trip* |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | ₹3,000 | ₹4,800 |
| SUV | ₹3,650 | ₹6,750 |
| Innova | ₹3,900 | ₹6,200 |
| Innova Crysta | On request | ₹7,200 |
| Force Urbania | ₹13,500 | ₹17,500 |
Approximate, including driver bata, for ~165 km each way. *Round trip = return within the same trip at round-trip per-km rates. Toll, parking and permit extra.
Bangalore ⇄ Embalam
Bangalore to Embalam drop taxi
Plenty of our Embalam customers live or work in Bangalore. The drive is about 300 km and 6–7 hours; a one-way sedan is about ₹5,000.
We usually drive via Hosur, Krishnagiri, Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram. Book a Bangalore to Embalam one way drop taxi and we pick you up anywhere in Bangalore: Kempegowda Airport, Electronic City, Whitefield, Marathahalli or your home. Heading back? The same fare applies from Embalam to Bangalore. Tolls and state permits are extra at actual cost. Full route guide: Bangalore to Pondicherry drop taxi.
| Vehicle | One way | Round trip* |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | ₹5,000 | ₹8,800 |
| SUV | ₹6,200 | ₹12,400 |
| Innova | ₹6,600 | ₹11,400 |
| Innova Crysta | On request | ₹13,200 |
| Force Urbania | ₹16,000 | ₹32,000 |
Approximate, including driver bata, for ~300 km each way. *Round trip at round-trip per-km rates.
From other cities
Drop taxi to Embalam from other cities
Coming to Embalam from elsewhere in Tamil Nadu or Karnataka? We pick up in all these cities. Approximate one-way fares including driver bata; toll and permits extra.
| Route | Distance | Time | Sedan | Innova | Urbania 12+1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai to Embalam | ~165 km | 3–4 hours | ₹3,000 | ₹3,900 | ₹13,500 |
| Bangalore to Embalam | ~300 km | 6–7 hours | ₹5,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹16,000 |
| Coimbatore to Embalam | ~395 km | 7–8 hours | ₹6,400 | ₹8,500 | ₹20,750 |
| Madurai to Embalam | ~345 km | 7–8 hours | ₹5,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹18,250 |
| Trichy to Embalam | ~205 km | 4–5 hours | ₹3,600 | ₹4,700 | ₹13,500 |
| Salem to Embalam | ~215 km | 4–5 hours | ₹3,700 | ₹4,900 | ₹13,500 |
| Vellore to Embalam | ~165 km | 3–4 hours | ₹3,000 | ₹3,900 | ₹13,500 |
| Tiruppur to Embalam | ~340 km | 6–7 hours | ₹5,600 | ₹7,400 | ₹18,000 |
| Hosur to Embalam | ~285 km | 5–6 hours | ₹4,800 | ₹6,300 | ₹15,250 |
| Thanjavur to Embalam | ~170 km | 3–4 hours | ₹3,050 | ₹4,000 | ₹13,500 |
| Erode to Embalam | ~280 km | 5–6 hours | ₹4,700 | ₹6,200 | ₹15,000 |
| Villupuram to Embalam | ~30 km | 45–60 min | ₹950 | ₹1,200 | ₹13,500 |
Airport & rail
Airport & railway drops from Embalam
Catching a flight or a train? Here's roughly how far the nearest hubs are from Embalam by road.
- Pondicherry Airport (PNY), Lawspet~21 km
- Chennai International Airport (MAA)~162 km
- Puducherry railway station~20 km
- Villupuram Junction~34 km
Why us
Why Embalam books Universe Drop Taxi
- Experienced driversEvery driver has at least five years behind the wheel, wears a uniform and knows the highways.
- Fare told upfrontWe tell you the fare when you book, on call or WhatsApp. No surge, no meter arguments.
- Clean AC carsSedans, SUVs, Innova, Crysta and the 12-seater Urbania, cleaned before every trip.
- Backup if anything goes wrongIf a car breaks down mid-trip, we arrange a replacement as fast as possible.
- One-way fare onlyOn outstation drops from Embalam you pay for one side. There's no charge for the driver's trip back.
- Open 24/7Midnight airport run or a 4 a.m. pickup for a temple trip, someone always picks up the phone.
Booking
How to book a cab in Embalam
- Call or WhatsAppTell us your pickup in Embalam, where you're going, and the date and time.
- Get the fareWe confirm the car, the fare and the driver's number. No advance needed for most trips.
- RideThe driver calls before he reaches you. Pay at the end of the trip, by cash or UPI.
Drop taxi in Embalam: FAQs
What is the Chennai to Embalam drop taxi fare?
Chennai to Embalam is about 165 km by road, roughly 3–4 hours, and the fare is the same in either direction. A one-way sedan comes to about ₹3,000, an SUV ₹3,650, an Innova ₹3,900 and the 12-seater Urbania ₹13,500, including driver bata. Tolls and the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry border permit are extra at actual cost.
How much is a Bangalore to Embalam taxi?
Bangalore to Embalam is about 300 km via Hosur, Krishnagiri, Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram, roughly 6–7 hours. A one-way sedan costs about ₹5,000 and an Innova about ₹6,600, including driver bata. Tolls and state permits are extra.
Is there a 24-hour taxi in Embalam?
Yes. We take bookings and pick up from Embalam 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For early-morning flights or trains, book the evening before so the car and driver are confirmed.
Which is the nearest airport to Embalam?
Pondicherry Airport (PNY), Lawspet is about 21 km away, and Chennai International Airport (MAA) about 162 km. We do one-way airport drops and pickups at both.
Do I pay for the return trip on a drop taxi from Embalam?
No. A drop taxi charges one way only: the distance you travel plus driver bata. The driver's return is not billed to you.
Is there a permit charge for taxis from Embalam?
Our cabs are registered in Tamil Nadu, so trips into or out of Puducherry pay the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry border permit. We tell you the amount when you book and add it at actual cost, with no markup.
Can I book a round trip or car rental with driver from Embalam?
Yes. Round trips are billed at round-trip rates (sedan ₹13/km, Innova ₹17/km), and you can keep the car and driver for several days for temple tours or family functions.
Do you have a 12-seater van in Embalam?
Yes. The Force Urbania seats 12 plus the driver, with reclining seats, roof AC vents and luggage space. It's ₹50/km with ₹1,000 bata a day, billed on at least 250 km a day.