A Chennai to Coimbatore drop taxi costs from ₹7,900 in a Sedan for about 500 km (9 hours). An SUV is about ₹10,400 and an Innova about ₹11,000. You pay the driver at the drop, with nothing in advance. Also searched as Chennai to Kovai taxi.
Chennai to Coimbatore taxi fare by car
This is what the Chennai to Coimbatore journey costs in each of our five cars, worked out from about 500 km. Bata is included and the booking form shows the same numbers.
| Car | Seats | Rate | One way | Round trip (same day) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SedanDzire, Etios or similar | 4 | ₹15/km | ₹7,900 | ₹14,400 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹8,400 | ₹15,400 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹10,400 | ₹19,400 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹11,000 | ₹20,500 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹12,000 | ₹22,500 | 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 Coimbatore distance, time and route
Plan for roughly 9 hours on the road for the 500 km from Chennai to Coimbatore, depending on traffic, weather and the exact pickup and drop points. The usual route runs via Salem.
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
- Salemabout 335 km
- Coimbatoreabout 500 km
Plan your breaks around these towns; long highway stretches in between have fewer facilities.
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.
Coimbatore at a glance
Coimbatore is the textile city and gateway to the Nilgiris, known for its textile mills, Marudhamalai temple and the Siruvani water.
Places many guests visit after the drop:
Best time to visit: October to March. For Ooty, start early; the Mettupalayam–Coonoor ghat gets busy by mid-morning.
Coimbatore is the plains gateway to Ooty and Coonoor in the Nilgiris, so many long-distance runs start here before dawn.
Drop points we serve in Coimbatore: RS Puram, Gandhipuram, Peelamedu, Saravanampatti, Singanallur and Ukkadam; also Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), Coimbatore Junction railway station and Gandhipuram bus stand.
Best time to leave Chennai for Coimbatore
With about 9 hours of driving, the most comfortable plan is a pre-dawn start from Chennai, or an evening start to reach Coimbatore early next morning. We run around the clock, so night departures are available without any extra step.
Chennai to Coimbatore: one way vs round trip
Coming back to Chennai as well? A round trip keeps the same car and driver with you, billed on both ways (about 1000 km, with a 250 km minimum) plus bata for each day.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way Chennai → Coimbatore | 500 | ₹7,900 |
| Round trip, same day | 1000 | ₹14,400 |
| Round trip, 2 days | 1000 | ₹14,800 |
| Two separate one way drops | 1000 | ₹15,800 |
Sedan estimates. A round trip suits you when the car waits at Coimbatore 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 Coimbatore fare is worked out
Fare = billable km × the car’s per-km rate + driver bata. For a Sedan on this route that is 500 km × ₹15 = ₹7,500, plus ₹400 bata = ₹7,900. In an Innova it is 500 km × ₹21 = ₹10,500, plus ₹500 bata = ₹11,000. The estimate you see in the booking form is the same figure the driver works from, so there is no surprise at the drop.
Why book the Chennai to Coimbatore cab with Ridhu Cabs
- You pay for one way. No return fare on your Chennai to Coimbatore bill.
- Pay at the drop. Cash or UPI to the driver after you reach Coimbatore; 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 Chennai to Coimbatore one way drop taxi
Call it a one way drop taxi, a Chennai to Coimbatore one way cab or a taxi service from Chennai to Coimbatore: the booking is the same. The car takes you from Chennai to Coimbatore, the trip ends there, and you pay for that one side of the journey only.
Booking takes under a minute online, or you can call and we arrange it. The return drop from Coimbatore to Chennai is a separate one way booking at the same rates. Coimbatore to Chennai drop taxi.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Chennai to Coimbatore drop taxi?
A Chennai to Coimbatore drop taxi costs from ₹7,900 in a Sedan, about ₹10,400 in an SUV, about ₹11,000 in an Innova and about ₹12,000 in an Innova Crysta, based on roughly 500 km and including driver bata. Tolls, parking and any permit are extra.
What is the distance and travel time from Chennai to Coimbatore?
It is about 500 km by road and takes around 9 hours, usually via Salem. 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 Coimbatore distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day round trip is about ₹14,400.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No advance is taken. You pay the driver in cash or UPI when you reach Coimbatore.
Which cars can I book from Chennai to Coimbatore?
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 Coimbatore 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.
Do you cover the Chennai to Kovai route?
Yes. Chennai to Kovai is the same trip as Chennai to Coimbatore: about 500 km, from ₹7,900 in a Sedan. Use the booking form with either spelling and the fare is the same.
Is there a Chennai to Coimbatore one way cab and taxi service?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs runs a one way taxi service from Chennai to Coimbatore every day. Whether you book a one way drop taxi, a one way cab or an outstation cab, the fare is the same: from ₹7,900 in a Sedan for about 500 km, with nothing to pay in advance.
How do I book a Chennai to Coimbatore 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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