Sedan
Toyota Etios / Swift Dzire4 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹15/km
- Round trip
- ₹13/km
- Driver bata
- ₹500/day
~150 km · 3 – 3½ hours
Pondicherry to Chennai Drop Taxi
One-way cab from Pondicherry to Chennai, door to door. Sedan from about ₹2,750, Innova about ₹3,600. You pay for one side only.
- 24/7 pickup
- One-way fare only
- Drivers with 5+ years
- Clean AC cars
How much is a taxi from Pondicherry to Chennai?
A one-way Pondicherry to Chennai drop taxi costs about ₹2,750 in a sedan, ₹3,350 in an SUV and ₹3,600 in an Innova, including driver bata. The trip is about 150 km and takes 3 to 3½ hours. You pay one way only; tolls and permits are extra.
- Distance
- ~150 km
- Travel time
- 3–3½ hours
- Sedan (one way)
- ₹2,750
- Innova (one way)
- ₹3,600
- 12-seater Urbania
- ₹13,500
- Route
- Kalapet, Marakkanam, Kalpakkam…
- Booking
- +91 81481 43253 · 24/7
Fares checked and updated: November 2026
One way taxi
Pondicherry to Chennai cab, one way
Heading home from Pondicherry, or catching a flight out of Chennai? A one-way drop taxi picks you up at your door in Puducherry and drops you anywhere in Chennai. About 150 km, roughly three hours, and you pay for one side only.
We'll pick you up from White Town, the Promenade, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Lawspet, JIPMER, Auroville or your hotel, and drop you at any address in Chennai: the airport, Central, Egmore, T Nagar, OMR or your home.
Every car is air-conditioned, cleaned before the trip and driven by someone who knows this road. The fare is fixed per kilometre and confirmed before you leave, with no surge and no night charge added at the end.
Fare
Pondicherry to Chennai taxi fare
Approximate one-way totals for ~150 km, 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.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate | Driver bata | Approx. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan Toyota Etios / Swift Dzire | 4 seats | ₹15/km (one way) | ₹500/day | ₹2,750 |
| SUV Mahindra Xylo / similar | 6 seats | ₹19/km (one way) | ₹500/day | ₹3,350 |
| Innova Toyota Innova | 7 seats | ₹20/km (one way) | ₹600/day | ₹3,600 |
| Innova Crysta Toyota Innova Crysta | 7 seats | ₹20/km (round-trip rate) | ₹600/day | ₹3,600 |
| Force Urbania 12+1 seater luxury van | 12 + 1 seats | ₹50/km (one way) (min 250 km/day) | ₹1,000/day | ₹13,500 |
Innova Crysta is charged at its round-trip rate for one-way drops. A Pondicherry–Chennai–Pondicherry round trip in a sedan is about ₹4,400. Call us for an exact quote for your address.
Route
The road from Pondicherry to Chennai
- Pondicherry
- Kalapet
- Marakkanam
- Kalpakkam
- Mahabalipuram
- Kovalam
- Chennai
The usual route is the East Coast Road (ECR) along the coast: about 150 km, or 3 – 3½ hours with breaks. The alternative is the GST Road via Tindivanam and Chengalpattu, about 165 km, which is often quicker for Chennai Airport and Tambaram. Because the trip crosses a state border, the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry border permit applies and is added at actual cost.
Want to stop at a temple or pick someone up on the way? Just tell us when you book.
Good to know
Tips for the trip
- For an early flight from Chennai, leave Pondicherry at least 4 hours before departure. The last stretch into the airport can be slow.
- Leaving on a Sunday evening? Start before 3 p.m. to beat the weekend rush back into Chennai on the ECR.
- If you're checking out of a White Town hotel, ask the driver to meet you on the main road; the lanes are narrow and one-way.
- Tolls are paid by FASTag and the permit is added at actual cost, so there's nothing to pay on the way.
Fleet
New · 12 seater
Choose your vehicle
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
Pondicherry to Chennai drop taxi: FAQs
What is the Pondicherry to Chennai taxi fare?
A one-way Pondicherry to Chennai drop taxi costs roughly ₹2,750 in a sedan, ₹3,350 in an SUV, ₹3,600 in an Innova and ₹13,500 in the 12+1 seater Force Urbania, including driver bata. Tolls, the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry border permit and parking are extra.
How far is Chennai from Pondicherry by road?
About 150 km via Kalapet, Marakkanam, Kalpakkam, Mahabalipuram and Kovalam, which takes 3 to 3½ hours. The alternative is the GST Road via Tindivanam and Chengalpattu, about 165 km, which is often quicker for Chennai Airport and Tambaram.
Do I have to pay for the return trip?
No. That's the point of a drop taxi. You pay for the one-way distance plus driver bata. The driver's return is not billed to you.
How do I book a Pondicherry to Chennai cab?
Call or WhatsApp +91 81481 43253 with your pickup address, date and time. We confirm the car, the fare and the driver's number straight away. Most trips need no advance.
Can I book Pondicherry to Chennai at night?
Yes, we run 24/7. Book a few hours ahead so we can confirm the car and driver.
Which is better for Chennai Airport, ECR or GST Road?
For the airport, Tambaram or Guindy, the GST Road via Tindivanam is usually quicker. For Adyar, OMR, Thiruvanmiyur or Besant Nagar, the ECR is shorter. The driver will pick the faster road for your drop.