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 Mangalam
One-way cabs from Mangalam to Chennai (~160 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 Mangalam?
Yes. Universe Drop Taxi runs one-way drop taxis from Mangalam, Puducherry district, 24/7. Mangalam to Chennai is about 160 km (sedan ~₹2,900) and Mangalam 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
- ~160 km · ₹2,900
- To Bangalore
- ~300 km · ₹5,000
- Call / WhatsApp
- +91 81481 43253
Fares checked and updated: November 2026
Drop taxi Mangalam
One-way drop taxi from Mangalam, with no return fare
We run cabs out of Mangalam every day: students heading back to Chennai, families going to a wedding, patients travelling for treatment, business travellers catching a flight. One-way fares, 24/7 pickups and no surge pricing.
We pick up from every corner of Mangalam, including the farming villages south-west of Villianur. The driver calls you before he arrives.
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 Mangalam
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangalam to Tiruvannamalai | ~95 km | 2–3 hours | ₹1,900 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 | ₹13,500 |
| Mangalam to Mahabalipuram | ~105 km | 2–3 hours | ₹2,100 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 | ₹13,500 |
| Mangalam to Chennai | ~160 km | 3–4 hours | ₹2,900 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,800 | ₹13,500 |
| Mangalam to Chennai Airport | ~160 km | 3–4 hours | ₹2,900 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,800 | ₹13,500 |
| Mangalam to Velankanni | ~165 km | 3–4 hours | ₹3,000 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,900 | ₹13,500 |
| Mangalam to Bangalore | ~300 km | 6–7 hours | ₹5,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹16,000 |
Fleet
New · 12 seater
Taxi fares in Mangalam
Whether you need a Mangalam 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 Mangalam.
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 ⇄ Mangalam
Chennai to Mangalam drop taxi: fare, distance & time
Mangalam to Chennai is about 160 km, usually 3–4 hours on the road. In a one-way drop taxi you pay only for that distance plus driver bata, so a sedan comes to roughly ₹2,900 and an Innova about ₹3,800.
It works both ways. For a Chennai to Mangalam 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 Mangalam. 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 Mangalam round trip taxi fare is in the table. One way cab or round trip, every Chennai to Mangalam 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 Mangalam 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 | ₹2,900 | ₹4,650 |
| SUV | ₹3,550 | ₹6,600 |
| Innova | ₹3,800 | ₹6,050 |
| Innova Crysta | On request | ₹7,000 |
| Force Urbania | ₹13,500 | ₹17,000 |
Approximate, including driver bata, for ~160 km each way. *Round trip = return within the same trip at round-trip per-km rates. Toll, parking and permit extra.
Bangalore ⇄ Mangalam
Bangalore to Mangalam drop taxi
Bangalore to Mangalam is about 300 km, usually 6–7 hours. A one-way sedan costs roughly ₹5,000 and an Innova about ₹6,600, driver bata included.
We usually drive via Hosur, Krishnagiri, Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram. Book a Bangalore to Mangalam 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 Mangalam 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 Mangalam from other cities
Coming to Mangalam 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 Mangalam | ~160 km | 3–4 hours | ₹2,900 | ₹3,800 | ₹13,500 |
| Bangalore to Mangalam | ~300 km | 6–7 hours | ₹5,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹16,000 |
| Coimbatore to Mangalam | ~395 km | 7–8 hours | ₹6,400 | ₹8,500 | ₹20,750 |
| Madurai to Mangalam | ~350 km | 7–8 hours | ₹5,750 | ₹7,600 | ₹18,500 |
| Trichy to Mangalam | ~210 km | 4–5 hours | ₹3,650 | ₹4,800 | ₹13,500 |
| Salem to Mangalam | ~215 km | 4–5 hours | ₹3,700 | ₹4,900 | ₹13,500 |
| Vellore to Mangalam | ~160 km | 3–4 hours | ₹2,900 | ₹3,800 | ₹13,500 |
| Tiruppur to Mangalam | ~340 km | 6–7 hours | ₹5,600 | ₹7,400 | ₹18,000 |
| Hosur to Mangalam | ~280 km | 5–6 hours | ₹4,700 | ₹6,200 | ₹15,000 |
| Thanjavur to Mangalam | ~175 km | 3–4 hours | ₹3,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹13,500 |
| Erode to Mangalam | ~285 km | 5–6 hours | ₹4,800 | ₹6,300 | ₹15,250 |
| Villupuram to Mangalam | ~30 km | 45–60 min | ₹950 | ₹1,200 | ₹13,500 |
Airport & rail
Airport & railway drops from Mangalam
Catching a flight or a train? Here's roughly how far the nearest hubs are from Mangalam by road.
- Pondicherry Airport (PNY), Lawspet~17 km
- Chennai International Airport (MAA)~157 km
- Puducherry railway station~17 km
- Villupuram Junction~33 km
Why us
Why Mangalam books Universe Drop Taxi
- 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 Mangalam 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.
Booking
How to book a cab in Mangalam
- Call or WhatsAppTell us your pickup in Mangalam, 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 Mangalam: FAQs
What is the Chennai to Mangalam drop taxi fare?
Chennai to Mangalam is about 160 km by road, roughly 3–4 hours, and the fare is the same in either direction. A one-way sedan comes to about ₹2,900, an SUV ₹3,550, an Innova ₹3,800 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 Mangalam taxi?
Bangalore to Mangalam 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 Mangalam?
Yes. We take bookings and pick up from Mangalam 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 Mangalam?
Pondicherry Airport (PNY), Lawspet is about 17 km away, and Chennai International Airport (MAA) about 157 km. We do one-way airport drops and pickups at both.
Do I pay for the return trip on a drop taxi from Mangalam?
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 Mangalam?
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 Mangalam?
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 Mangalam?
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.