Sedan
Toyota Etios / Swift Dzire4 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹15/km
- Round trip
- ₹13/km
- Driver bata
- ₹500/day
~135 km · 3 – 3½ hours
Tirupati to Chennai Drop Taxi
One-way cab from Tirupati to Chennai, door to door. Sedan from about ₹2,500, Innova about ₹3,300. 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 Tirupati to Chennai?
A one-way Tirupati to Chennai drop taxi costs about ₹2,500 in a sedan, ₹3,050 in an SUV and ₹3,300 in an Innova, including driver bata. The trip is about 135 km and takes 3 to 3½ hours. You pay one way only; tolls and permits are extra.
- Distance
- ~135 km
- Travel time
- 3–3½ hours
- Sedan (one way)
- ₹2,500
- Innova (one way)
- ₹3,300
- 12-seater Urbania
- ₹13,500
- Route
- Renigunta, Puttur, Tiruttani…
- Booking
- +91 81481 43253 · 24/7
Fares checked and updated: November 2026
One way taxi
Tirupati to Chennai cab, one way
Done with darshan and heading back to Chennai? Our Tirupati to Chennai drop taxi picks you up at Alipiri, your hotel, the railway station or even Tirumala, and drops you at your door in Chennai. About 135 km, roughly three hours, one-way fare only.
We'll pick you up from Alipiri, Tirupati bus stand or railway station, Renigunta airport, your hotel, or Tirumala after darshan, 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
Tirupati to Chennai taxi fare
Approximate one-way totals for ~135 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 | ₹2,500 |
| SUV Mahindra Xylo / similar | 6 seats | ₹19/km (one way) | ₹500/day | ₹3,050 |
| Innova Toyota Innova | 7 seats | ₹20/km (one way) | ₹600/day | ₹3,300 |
| Innova Crysta Toyota Innova Crysta | 7 seats | ₹20/km (round-trip rate) | ₹600/day | ₹3,300 |
| 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 Tirupati–Chennai–Tirupati round trip in a sedan is about ₹4,000. Call us for an exact quote for your address.
Route
The road from Tirupati to Chennai
- Tirupati
- Renigunta
- Puttur
- Tiruttani
- Tiruvallur
- Poonamallee
- Chennai
The usual route is the Puttur–Tiruttani–Tiruvallur road: about 135 km, or 3 – 3½ hours with breaks. For north Chennai, Chennai Central or Madhavaram, NH16 via Srikalahasti, Sullurpeta and Gummidipoondi is often quicker. Because the trip crosses a state border, the Andhra Pradesh state 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
- Coming down from Tirumala after a late darshan? Book a few hours ahead and the driver will wait at the agreed point.
- For a flight from Chennai, allow at least 4 hours from Tirupati town to the airport.
- Stopping at Srikalahasti on the way back adds about 30 minutes. Just tell the driver.
- Tolls are paid by FASTag and the Andhra Pradesh 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
Tirupati to Chennai drop taxi: FAQs
What is the Tirupati to Chennai taxi fare?
A one-way Tirupati to Chennai drop taxi costs roughly ₹2,500 in a sedan, ₹3,050 in an SUV, ₹3,300 in an Innova and ₹13,500 in the 12+1 seater Force Urbania, including driver bata. Tolls, the Andhra Pradesh state permit and parking are extra.
How far is Chennai from Tirupati by road?
About 135 km via Renigunta, Puttur, Tiruttani, Tiruvallur and Poonamallee, which takes 3 to 3½ hours. For north Chennai, Chennai Central or Madhavaram, NH16 via Srikalahasti, Sullurpeta and Gummidipoondi is often quicker.
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 Tirupati 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 Tirupati to Chennai at night?
Yes, we run 24/7. Book a few hours ahead so we can confirm the car and driver.
Can you pick us up from Tirumala?
Yes. Tell us the exact pickup point on the hill and the time, and the driver will meet you there after the vehicle checks.