Sedan Toyota Etios / Dzire
4 seats · AC · luggage
- One way
- ₹15/km
- Round trip
- ₹13/km
- Driver bata
- ₹500/day
24/7 · Thoothukudi district
Drop Taxi in Ottapidaram
One-way cabs from Ottapidaram to Chennai (~630 km), Bangalore, airports and anywhere in South India. Sedan ₹15/km. Pay for one side only.
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Families, students and business travellers in Ottapidaram book us for the same few reasons: an honest one-way fare, a driver who turns up on time and a car that's actually clean. One call or WhatsApp message is all it takes.
Our drivers know Ottapidaram well, the birthplace of V.O. Chidambaram Pillai included, and they'll pick you up from your doorstep, not a highway junction.
Ottapidaram is in the far south of the state. Chennai drops run up NH44 and NH38 via Madurai and Trichy, and we also do regular one-way drops to Trivandrum, Kochi and Madurai airport.
Popular one-way drops from Ottapidaram
Approximate fares including one day's driver bata. Toll, parking and interstate permit are extra. The exact fare is confirmed when you book.
| Route | Distance | Time | Sedan | SUV | Innova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottapidaram to Madurai | ~136 km | 3–4 hrs | ₹2,550 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,300 |
| Ottapidaram to Trivandrum | ~152 km | 3–4 hrs | ₹2,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,650 |
| Ottapidaram to Rameswaram | ~178 km | 4–5 hrs | ₹3,150 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,150 |
| Ottapidaram to Bangalore | ~545 km | 11–12 hrs | ₹8,700 | ₹10,850 | ₹11,500 |
| Ottapidaram to Chennai | ~630 km | 12–13 hrs | ₹9,950 | ₹12,450 | ₹13,200 |
Taxi fares in Ottapidaram
Per-km outstation rates for every car we run from Ottapidaram.
SUV Mahindra Xylo
6 seats · AC · luggage
- One way
- ₹19/km
- Round trip
- ₹19/km
- Driver bata
- ₹500/day
Innova Toyota Innova
7 seats · AC · luggage
- One way
- ₹20/km
- Round trip
- ₹17/km
- Driver bata
- ₹600/day
Crysta Innova Crysta
7 seats · AC · luggage
- One way
- On request
- Round trip
- ₹20/km
- Driver bata
- ₹600/day
Mini Bus Tempo / mini bus
22 seats · AC · luggage
- One way
- On request
- Round trip
- ₹29/km
- Driver bata
- ₹700/day
Airport & railway drops from Ottapidaram
Catching a flight or a train? Here's roughly how far the nearest hubs are from Ottapidaram by road.
- Thoothukudi Airport (TCR)~27 km
- Chennai International Airport (MAA)~613 km
- Nearest major railway station: Thoothukudi~24 km
- Chennai city~630 km
Why Ottapidaram books Universe Drop Taxi
- Clean AC carsSedans, SUVs, Innova and Crysta, cleaned before every trip, with mineral water on board.
- 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 Ottapidaram you pay for one side. No charge for the driver's return trip.
- Open 24/7Midnight airport run or a 4 a.m. pickup for a temple trip, someone always answers the phone.
- Experienced driversOur drivers have at least five years behind the wheel, wear uniform and know the highways well.
- Fare told upfrontWe tell you the fare when you book, on call or WhatsApp. No surge pricing, no meter arguments.
How to book a cab in Ottapidaram
- Call or WhatsAppTell us your pickup in Ottapidaram, where you're going, and the date and time.
- Get the fareWe confirm the car, the fare and the driver's number.
- RideThe driver calls before reaching you. Pay at the end of the trip.
Drop taxi in Ottapidaram: FAQs
What is the drop taxi fare from Ottapidaram to Chennai?
Ottapidaram to Chennai is about 630 km by road. A one-way sedan comes to roughly ₹9,950, an SUV about ₹12,450 and an Innova about ₹13,200, including one day's driver bata. Tolls and parking are extra. Call us for the exact fare for your pickup point.
Which is the nearest airport to Ottapidaram?
The nearest airport is Thoothukudi Airport (TCR), about 27 km from Ottapidaram. Chennai airport is about 613 km away. We do one-way drops to both.
Can I book a taxi in Ottapidaram at night?
Yes. We take bookings and pick up from Ottapidaram 24 hours a day. For early-morning trips, book the evening before so the car and driver are confirmed.
What are the per-km rates for an outstation taxi from Ottapidaram?
One-way drop: sedan ₹15/km, SUV ₹19/km, Innova ₹20/km. Round trip: sedan ₹13/km, SUV ₹19/km, Innova ₹17/km, Crysta ₹20/km, mini bus ₹29/km. Driver bata is ₹500–₹700 per day depending on the vehicle.
Do you provide round trips and tour packages from Ottapidaram?
Yes. Along with one-way drops, we run round trips, temple tours and multi-day packages from Ottapidaram with a sedan, SUV, Innova, Crysta or mini bus.