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 Kalapet
One-way cabs from Kalapet to Chennai (~135 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 Kalapet?
Yes. Universe Drop Taxi runs one-way drop taxis from Kalapet, Puducherry district, 24/7. Kalapet to Chennai is about 135 km (sedan ~₹2,500) and Kalapet to Bangalore is about 310 km (sedan ~₹5,150). 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
- ~135 km · ₹2,500
- To Bangalore
- ~310 km · ₹5,150
- Call / WhatsApp
- +91 81481 43253
Fares checked and updated: November 2026
Drop taxi Kalapet
One-way drop taxi from Kalapet, with no return fare
People in Kalapet book us for the same few reasons: a fair one-way fare, a driver who turns up on time, and a clean AC car. Whether it's a 5 a.m. airport run or a family trip to Chennai, the price is agreed before you leave home.
Whether you're near Pondicherry University, the ECR beaches and the stretch towards Chennai or anywhere else in Kalapet, 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 Kalapet
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalapet to Mahabalipuram | ~80 km | 2–3 hours | ₹1,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹13,500 |
| Kalapet to Tiruvannamalai | ~105 km | 2–3 hours | ₹2,100 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 | ₹13,500 |
| Kalapet to Chennai | ~135 km | 3–4 hours | ₹2,500 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,300 | ₹13,500 |
| Kalapet to Chennai Airport | ~135 km | 3–4 hours | ₹2,500 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,300 | ₹13,500 |
| Kalapet to Velankanni | ~185 km | 4–5 hours | ₹3,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 | ₹13,500 |
| Kalapet to Bangalore | ~310 km | 6–7 hours | ₹5,150 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,800 | ₹16,500 |
Fleet
New · 12 seater
Taxi fares in Kalapet
Whether you need a Kalapet 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 Kalapet.
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 ⇄ Kalapet
Chennai to Kalapet drop taxi: fare, distance & time
Chennai is the trip we do most from Kalapet: about 135 km, 3–4 hours, from roughly ₹2,500 in a sedan or ₹3,300 in an Innova, one way.
It works both ways. For a Chennai to Kalapet 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 Kalapet. 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 Kalapet round trip taxi fare is in the table. One way cab or round trip, every Chennai to Kalapet 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 Kalapet 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 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,000 |
| SUV | ₹3,050 | ₹5,650 |
| Innova | ₹3,300 | ₹5,200 |
| Innova Crysta | On request | ₹6,000 |
| Force Urbania | ₹13,500 | ₹14,500 |
Approximate, including driver bata, for ~135 km each way. *Round trip = return within the same trip at round-trip per-km rates. Toll, parking and permit extra.
Bangalore ⇄ Kalapet
Bangalore to Kalapet drop taxi
Plenty of our Kalapet customers live or work in Bangalore. The drive is about 310 km and 6–7 hours; a one-way sedan is about ₹5,150.
We usually drive via Hosur, Krishnagiri, Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram. Book a Bangalore to Kalapet 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 Kalapet 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 | ₹5,150 | ₹9,050 |
| SUV | ₹6,400 | ₹12,800 |
| Innova | ₹6,800 | ₹11,750 |
| Innova Crysta | On request | ₹13,600 |
| Force Urbania | ₹16,500 | ₹33,000 |
Approximate, including driver bata, for ~310 km each way. *Round trip at round-trip per-km rates.
From other cities
Drop taxi to Kalapet from other cities
Coming to Kalapet 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 Kalapet | ~135 km | 3–4 hours | ₹2,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹13,500 |
| Bangalore to Kalapet | ~310 km | 6–7 hours | ₹5,150 | ₹6,800 | ₹16,500 |
| Coimbatore to Kalapet | ~420 km | 8–9 hours | ₹6,800 | ₹9,000 | ₹22,000 |
| Madurai to Kalapet | ~375 km | 7–8 hours | ₹6,100 | ₹8,100 | ₹19,750 |
| Trichy to Kalapet | ~235 km | 5–6 hours | ₹4,000 | ₹5,300 | ₹13,500 |
| Salem to Kalapet | ~240 km | 5–6 hours | ₹4,100 | ₹5,400 | ₹13,500 |
| Vellore to Kalapet | ~160 km | 3–4 hours | ₹2,900 | ₹3,800 | ₹13,500 |
| Tiruppur to Kalapet | ~365 km | 7–8 hours | ₹6,000 | ₹7,900 | ₹19,250 |
| Hosur to Kalapet | ~295 km | 6–7 hours | ₹4,900 | ₹6,500 | ₹15,750 |
| Thanjavur to Kalapet | ~200 km | 4–5 hours | ₹3,500 | ₹4,600 | ₹13,500 |
| Erode to Kalapet | ~305 km | 6–7 hours | ₹5,100 | ₹6,700 | ₹16,250 |
| Villupuram to Kalapet | ~50 km | 75–90 min | ₹1,250 | ₹1,600 | ₹13,500 |
Airport & rail
Airport & railway drops from Kalapet
Catching a flight or a train? Here's roughly how far the nearest hubs are from Kalapet by road.
- Pondicherry Airport (PNY), Lawspet~12 km
- Chennai International Airport (MAA)~135 km
- Puducherry railway station~16 km
- Villupuram Junction~49 km
Why us
Why Kalapet books Universe Drop Taxi
- 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 Kalapet 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.
- 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.
Booking
How to book a cab in Kalapet
- Call or WhatsAppTell us your pickup in Kalapet, 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 Kalapet: FAQs
What is the Chennai to Kalapet drop taxi fare?
Chennai to Kalapet is about 135 km by road, roughly 3–4 hours, and the fare is the same in either direction. A one-way sedan comes to about ₹2,500, an SUV ₹3,050, an Innova ₹3,300 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 Kalapet taxi?
Bangalore to Kalapet is about 310 km via Hosur, Krishnagiri, Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram, roughly 6–7 hours. A one-way sedan costs about ₹5,150 and an Innova about ₹6,800, including driver bata. Tolls and state permits are extra.
Is there a 24-hour taxi in Kalapet?
Yes. We take bookings and pick up from Kalapet 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 Kalapet?
Pondicherry Airport (PNY), Lawspet is about 12 km away, and Chennai International Airport (MAA) about 135 km. We do one-way airport drops and pickups at both.
Do I pay for the return trip on a drop taxi from Kalapet?
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 Kalapet?
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 Kalapet?
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 Kalapet?
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.