A Ambur to Chennai drop taxi costs from ₹3,070 in a Sedan for about 178 km (3.5 hours). An SUV is about ₹3,960 and an Innova about ₹4,238. You pay the driver at the drop, with nothing in advance.
Ambur to Chennai taxi fare by car
Every car on the Ambur to Chennai run, priced on roughly 178 km of road. The one way fare already includes the driver’s bata; pick the car that fits your group and bags.
| Car | Seats | Rate | One way | Round trip (same day) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SedanDzire, Etios or similar | 4 | ₹15/km | ₹3,070 | ₹5,384 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹3,248 | ₹5,740 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹3,960 | ₹7,164 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹4,238 | ₹7,620 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹4,594 | ₹8,332 | Book |
One way is billed on a 130 km minimum plus bata once. Round trip counts both ways (250 km minimum) with bata for each day. Tolls, parking, state permit and hill charges are extra where they apply, and the exact distance is calculated from the pickup address you enter.
Ambur to Chennai distance, time and route
Plan for roughly 3.5 hours on the road for the 178 km from Ambur to Chennai, depending on traffic, weather and the exact pickup and drop points. The common way is via Vellore, and the driver may adjust for road works or weather.
Where you pass along the way
- Amburstart
- Velloreabout 48 km
- Chennaiabout 178 km
Plan your breaks around these towns; long highway stretches in between have fewer facilities.
Pickup in Ambur
Tell us the exact address in Ambur; frequent pickups for this trip are Ambur town, Bus stand, Railway station road, Industrial belt and Umarabad. Stations and terminals we serve here: Ambur railway station and Ambur bus stand.
Ambur sits on the Chennai–Bengaluru highway between Vellore and Vaniyambadi, which makes both ends of a long drive quick to reach.
Chennai at a glance
Chennai — the capital of Tamil Nadu and the gateway to the south — is best known for Marina Beach, filter coffee, Mylapore’s temples and the IT corridor along OMR.
Places many guests visit after the drop:
Best time to visit: November to February. Tell us the exact area; a pickup in Tambaram and one in Ambattur lead to very different starting roads.
Getting out of Chennai is about timing: GST Road, OMR, ECR and the Bypass each choke at different hours, so a pre-dawn or late-evening start saves the most time.
Drop points we serve in Chennai: T. Nagar, Anna Nagar, Velachery, Tambaram, Sholinganallur and Guindy; also Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai Central railway station and Chennai Egmore railway station.
Best time to leave Ambur for Chennai
At about 3.5 hours, the drive is short enough to leave at almost any time; late-morning starts reach Chennai in time for lunch. We run around the clock, so night departures are available without any extra step.
Ambur to Chennai: one way vs round trip
Coming back to Ambur as well? A round trip keeps the same car and driver with you, billed on both ways (about 356 km, with a 250 km minimum) plus bata for each day.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way Ambur → Chennai | 178 | ₹3,070 |
| Round trip, same day | 356 | ₹5,384 |
| Round trip, 2 days | 356 | ₹5,784 |
| Two separate one way drops | 356 | ₹6,140 |
Sedan estimates. A round trip suits you when the car waits at Chennai with you; if you stay longer and return on your own schedule, a second one way drop is usually the better fit.
How the Ambur to Chennai fare is worked out
Fare = billable km × the car’s per-km rate + driver bata. For a Sedan on this route that is 178 km × ₹15 = ₹2,670, plus ₹400 bata = ₹3,070. In an Innova it is 178 km × ₹21 = ₹3,738, plus ₹500 bata = ₹4,238. Tolls and parking are paid at the actual amount. State permit and hill charges are added only where they apply.
Why book the Ambur to Chennai cab with Ridhu Cabs
- You pay for one way. No return fare on your Ambur to Chennai bill.
- Pay at the drop. Cash or UPI to the driver after you reach Chennai; no advance.
- Published rates. Per-km prices are the same on every page of this site.
- Five clean AC cars. Sedan, Prime Sedan, SUV, Innova and Innova Crysta.
- A person on the phone. Call or WhatsApp +91 95668 00789 at any hour.
- Check the route in the booking form at the top of this page.
- Press Check fare to see every car’s price.
- Pick a car, add your name and confirm.
- We call and WhatsApp the driver’s details.
Prefer to talk? Call +91 95668 00789 or WhatsApp us — we answer at any hour.
Book a Ambur to Chennai one way drop taxi
Call it a one way drop taxi, a Ambur to Chennai one way cab or a taxi service from Ambur to Chennai: the booking is the same. The car takes you from Ambur to Chennai, the trip ends there, and you pay for that one side of the journey only.
We confirm the car and driver by phone or WhatsApp, and nothing is paid in advance. The same trip is available the other way too.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Ambur to Chennai drop taxi?
A Ambur to Chennai drop taxi costs from ₹3,070 in a Sedan, about ₹3,960 in an SUV, about ₹4,238 in an Innova and about ₹4,594 in an Innova Crysta, based on roughly 178 km and including driver bata. Tolls, parking and any permit are extra.
What is the distance and travel time from Ambur to Chennai?
It is about 178 km by road and takes around 3.5 hours, usually via Vellore. The booking form calculates the exact distance from your pickup address.
Do I pay for the return journey?
No. A one way drop is billed only for the Ambur to Chennai distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day round trip is about ₹5,384.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No advance is taken. You pay the driver in cash or UPI when you reach Chennai.
Which cars can I book from Ambur to Chennai?
Sedan (4 seats), Prime Sedan (4 seats), SUV (6 seats), Innova (7 seats) and Innova Crysta (7 seats). All are air conditioned.
Can I book a Ambur to Chennai cab early in the morning or at night?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs is open 24 hours, so you can choose any pickup time in the booking form, including very early or late-night departures.
Are toll and permit charges included in the fare?
Tolls and parking are paid at actuals and are not in the estimate. State permit charges apply only if you cross a state border; hill charges apply on some ghat roads.
Is the Ambur to Chennai fare the same in both directions?
Yes. The Chennai to Ambur drop taxi is priced on the same distance and the same per-km rates, so the fare is the same.
Is there a Ambur to Chennai one way cab and taxi service?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs runs a one way taxi service from Ambur to Chennai every day. Whether you book a one way drop taxi, a one way cab or an outstation cab, the fare is the same: from ₹3,070 in a Sedan for about 178 km, with nothing to pay in advance.
How do I book a Ambur to Chennai taxi?
Enter your mobile number, pickup and date in the booking form on this page and press Check fare, then confirm. You can also call or WhatsApp +91 95668 00789 and we will arrange it.
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