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 Raj Bhavan (White Town)
One-way cabs from Raj Bhavan to Chennai (~150 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 Raj Bhavan?
Yes. Universe Drop Taxi runs one-way drop taxis from Raj Bhavan, Puducherry district, 24/7. Raj Bhavan to Chennai is about 150 km (sedan ~₹2,750) and Raj Bhavan 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
- ~150 km · ₹2,750
- To Bangalore
- ~310 km · ₹5,150
- Call / WhatsApp
- +91 81481 43253
Fares checked and updated: November 2026
Drop taxi Raj Bhavan
One-way drop taxi from Raj Bhavan, with no return fare
We run cabs out of Raj Bhavan 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.
Our drivers know Raj Bhavan well, from White Town, the Promenade, Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the Manakula Vinayagar temple to the smaller lanes, so pickups are quick even at odd hours.
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 Raj Bhavan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Bhavan to Mahabalipuram | ~95 km | 2–3 hours | ₹1,900 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 | ₹13,500 |
| Raj Bhavan to Tiruvannamalai | ~105 km | 2–3 hours | ₹2,100 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 | ₹13,500 |
| Raj Bhavan to Chennai | ~150 km | 3–4 hours | ₹2,750 | ₹3,350 | ₹3,600 | ₹13,500 |
| Raj Bhavan to Chennai Airport | ~150 km | 3–4 hours | ₹2,750 | ₹3,350 | ₹3,600 | ₹13,500 |
| Raj Bhavan to Velankanni | ~170 km | 3–4 hours | ₹3,050 | ₹3,750 | ₹4,000 | ₹13,500 |
| Raj Bhavan to Bangalore | ~310 km | 6–7 hours | ₹5,150 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,800 | ₹16,500 |
Fleet
New · 12 seater
Taxi fares in Raj Bhavan
Whether you need a Raj Bhavan 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 Raj Bhavan.
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 ⇄ Raj Bhavan
Chennai to Raj Bhavan drop taxi: fare, distance & time
Going from Raj Bhavan to Chennai? It's roughly 150 km and 3–4 hours. Our one-way sedan costs around ₹2,750 including bata; an Innova is about ₹3,600. Tolls and the permit are extra.
It works both ways. For a Chennai to Raj Bhavan 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 Raj Bhavan. 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 Raj Bhavan round trip taxi fare is in the table. One way cab or round trip, every Chennai to Raj Bhavan 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 Raj Bhavan 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 | ₹2,750 | ₹4,400 |
| SUV | ₹3,350 | ₹6,200 |
| Innova | ₹3,600 | ₹5,700 |
| Innova Crysta | On request | ₹6,600 |
| Force Urbania | ₹13,500 | ₹16,000 |
Approximate, including driver bata, for ~150 km each way. *Round trip = return within the same trip at round-trip per-km rates. Toll, parking and permit extra.
Bangalore ⇄ Raj Bhavan
Bangalore to Raj Bhavan drop taxi
From Bangalore, Raj Bhavan is roughly 310 km away, around 6–7 hours by road. Expect about ₹5,150 in a sedan or ₹6,800 in an Innova, one way.
We usually drive via Hosur, Krishnagiri, Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram. Book a Bangalore to Raj Bhavan 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 Raj Bhavan 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 Raj Bhavan from other cities
Coming to Raj Bhavan 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 Raj Bhavan | ~150 km | 3–4 hours | ₹2,750 | ₹3,600 | ₹13,500 |
| Bangalore to Raj Bhavan | ~310 km | 6–7 hours | ₹5,150 | ₹6,800 | ₹16,500 |
| Coimbatore to Raj Bhavan | ~410 km | 8–9 hours | ₹6,650 | ₹8,800 | ₹21,500 |
| Madurai to Raj Bhavan | ~365 km | 7–8 hours | ₹6,000 | ₹7,900 | ₹19,250 |
| Trichy to Raj Bhavan | ~220 km | 4–5 hours | ₹3,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹13,500 |
| Salem to Raj Bhavan | ~235 km | 5–6 hours | ₹4,000 | ₹5,300 | ₹13,500 |
| Vellore to Raj Bhavan | ~165 km | 3–4 hours | ₹3,000 | ₹3,900 | ₹13,500 |
| Tiruppur to Raj Bhavan | ~360 km | 7–8 hours | ₹5,900 | ₹7,800 | ₹19,000 |
| Hosur to Raj Bhavan | ~295 km | 6–7 hours | ₹4,900 | ₹6,500 | ₹15,750 |
| Thanjavur to Raj Bhavan | ~185 km | 4–5 hours | ₹3,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹13,500 |
| Erode to Raj Bhavan | ~300 km | 6–7 hours | ₹5,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹16,000 |
| Villupuram to Raj Bhavan | ~45 km | 70–85 min | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 | ₹13,500 |
Airport & rail
Airport & railway drops from Raj Bhavan
Catching a flight or a train? Here's roughly how far the nearest hubs are from Raj Bhavan by road.
- Pondicherry Airport (PNY), Lawspet~6 km
- Chennai International Airport (MAA)~148 km
- Puducherry railway station~3 km
- Villupuram Junction~45 km
Why us
Why Raj Bhavan books Universe Drop Taxi
- 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.
- 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 Raj Bhavan you pay for one side. There's no charge for the driver's trip back.
Booking
How to book a cab in Raj Bhavan
- Call or WhatsAppTell us your pickup in Raj Bhavan, 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 Raj Bhavan: FAQs
What is the Chennai to Raj Bhavan drop taxi fare?
Chennai to Raj Bhavan is about 150 km by road, roughly 3–4 hours, and the fare is the same in either direction. A one-way sedan comes to about ₹2,750, an SUV ₹3,350, an Innova ₹3,600 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 Raj Bhavan taxi?
Bangalore to Raj Bhavan 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 Raj Bhavan?
Yes. We take bookings and pick up from Raj Bhavan 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 Raj Bhavan?
Pondicherry Airport (PNY), Lawspet is about 6 km away, and Chennai International Airport (MAA) about 148 km. We do one-way airport drops and pickups at both.
Do I pay for the return trip on a drop taxi from Raj Bhavan?
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 Raj Bhavan?
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 Raj Bhavan?
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 Raj Bhavan?
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.