A Chennai to Bangalore drop taxi costs from ₹5,665 in a Sedan for about 351 km (6.5 hours). An SUV is about ₹7,420 and an Innova about ₹7,871. You pay the driver at the drop, with nothing in advance. Also searched as Chennai to Bengaluru taxi.
Chennai to Bangalore taxi fare by car
Here are the estimated fares for Chennai to Bangalore (around 351 km). Pick a car, tap Book, and the form above fills the route in for you.
| Car | Seats | Rate | One way | Round trip (same day) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SedanDzire, Etios or similar | 4 | ₹15/km | ₹5,665 | ₹10,228 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹6,016 | ₹10,930 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹7,420 | ₹13,738 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹7,871 | ₹14,540 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹8,573 | ₹15,944 | 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. Want another car, distance or a round trip? Try the fare calculator.
Chennai to Bangalore distance, time and route
Plan for roughly 6.5 hours on the road for the 351 km from Chennai to Bangalore, depending on traffic, weather and the exact pickup and drop points. The usual route runs via Vellore, Ambur, Vaniyambadi and Krishnagiri.
What is included in the fare
| Included | Not included (paid at actuals) |
|---|---|
| ✔ The car, fuel and driver | ✖ Toll gates |
| ✔ Driver bata, once on a one way trip | ✖ Parking |
| ✔ Doorstep pickup, 24 hours a day | ✖ State permit and hill charges, where they apply |
| ✔ Rest breaks on the way | ✖ Extra stops or detours, at the same per-km rate |
Where you pass along the way
- Chennaistart
- Velloreabout 130 km
- Amburabout 178 km
- Vaniyambadiabout 200 km
- Krishnagiriabout 258 km
- Hosurabout 305 km
- Bangaloreabout 351 km
Any of these towns works as a break point. Our drivers stop at clean, well-lit places, and you can ask for a stop whenever you need one.
This trip crosses from Tamil Nadu into Karnataka, so inter-state permit charges apply and are settled at actuals. On a long drive like this, many travellers leave early morning to arrive by evening, or travel overnight and reach rested. Ask us to plan either.
Pickup in Chennai
Doorstep pickup anywhere in Chennai is part of the fare. Popular starting points include T. Nagar, Anna Nagar, Velachery, Tambaram, Sholinganallur and Guindy. Stations and terminals we serve here: Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai Central railway station, Chennai Egmore railway station and Kilambakkam bus terminus.
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.
Bangalore at a glance
Bangalore — Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka and India’s tech hub — is best known for Lalbagh, the tech parks of Whitefield and Electronic City and its café culture.
Places many guests visit after the drop:
Best time to visit: October to February. Give us your exact landmark or map pin; Bengaluru addresses repeat across layouts and stages.
Leaving Bengaluru is about the hour: the Silk Board and Hebbal stretches clog on weekday evenings, so an early start or a late-night run saves a lot of time.
Drop points we serve in Bangalore: Whitefield, Electronic City, Koramangala, Indiranagar, Marathahalli and Hebbal; also Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), KSR Bengaluru City Junction and Majestic (Kempegowda) bus station.
Best time to leave Chennai for Bangalore
A morning start from Chennai, around 6–8 AM, gets you to Bangalore by early afternoon, comfortably before the evening rush. Early and late-night pickups are normal for us; just pick the time in the booking form.
Chennai to Bangalore: one way vs round trip
Need the car for the return too? A Chennai – Bangalore round trip covers about 702 km in total, with the driver staying with you and bata charged per day.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way Chennai → Bangalore | 351 | ₹5,665 |
| Round trip, same day | 702 | ₹10,228 |
| Round trip, 2 days | 702 | ₹10,628 |
| Two separate one way drops | 702 | ₹11,330 |
Sedan estimates. A round trip suits you when the car waits at Bangalore with you; if you stay longer and return on your own schedule, a second one way drop is usually the better fit.
How the Chennai to Bangalore fare is worked out
Fare = billable km × the car’s per-km rate + driver bata. For a Sedan on this route that is 351 km × ₹15 = ₹5,265, plus ₹400 bata = ₹5,665. In an Innova it is 351 km × ₹21 = ₹7,371, plus ₹500 bata = ₹7,871. Tolls and parking are paid at the actual amount. State permit and hill charges are added only where they apply.
Why book the Chennai to Bangalore cab with Ridhu Cabs
- You pay for one way. No return fare on your Chennai to Bangalore bill.
- Pay at the drop. Cash or UPI to the driver after you reach Bangalore; 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.
One way taxi from Chennai to Bangalore
Call it a one way drop taxi, a Chennai to Bangalore one way cab or a taxi service from Chennai to Bangalore: the booking is the same. The car takes you from Chennai to Bangalore, 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. Bangalore to Chennai drop taxi.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Chennai to Bangalore drop taxi?
A Chennai to Bangalore drop taxi costs from ₹5,665 in a Sedan, about ₹7,420 in an SUV, about ₹7,871 in an Innova and about ₹8,573 in an Innova Crysta, based on roughly 351 km and including driver bata. Tolls, parking and any permit are extra.
What is the distance and travel time from Chennai to Bangalore?
It is about 351 km by road and takes around 6.5 hours, usually via Vellore, Ambur, Vaniyambadi and Krishnagiri. 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 Chennai to Bangalore distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day round trip is about ₹10,228.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No advance is taken. You pay the driver in cash or UPI when you reach Bangalore.
Which cars can I book from Chennai to Bangalore?
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 Chennai to Bangalore 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. Because this trip crosses from Tamil Nadu into Karnataka, inter-state permit charges also apply at actuals.
Do you cover the Chennai to Bengaluru route?
Yes. Chennai to Bengaluru is the same trip as Chennai to Bangalore: about 351 km, from ₹5,665 in a Sedan. Use the booking form with either spelling and the fare is the same.
Is there a Chennai to Bangalore one way cab and taxi service?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs runs a one way taxi service from Chennai to Bangalore every day. Whether you book a one way drop taxi, a one way cab or an outstation cab, the fare is the same: from ₹5,665 in a Sedan for about 351 km, with nothing to pay in advance.
How do I book a Chennai to Bangalore 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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