A Chennai to Madurai drop taxi costs from ₹7,375 in a Sedan for about 465 km (8.5 hours). An SUV is about ₹9,700 and an Innova about ₹10,265. You pay the driver at the drop, with nothing in advance.
Chennai to Madurai taxi fare by car
Here are the estimated fares for Chennai to Madurai (around 465 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 | ₹7,375 | ₹13,420 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹7,840 | ₹14,350 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹9,700 | ₹18,070 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹10,265 | ₹19,100 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹11,195 | ₹20,960 | 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 Madurai distance, time and route
The road distance from Chennai to Madurai is about 465 km. Most drives take around 8.5 hours, a little more at festival weekends or in peak city traffic. The usual route runs via Villupuram and Trichy.
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
- Villupuramabout 160 km
- Trichyabout 330 km
- Maduraiabout 465 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.
For a trip of this length our drivers halt every couple of hours for tea, meals and restrooms; just tell them when you want a break.
Pickup in Chennai
Tell us the exact address in Chennai; frequent pickups for this trip are 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.
Madurai at a glance
Madurai — the temple city on the Vaigai — is best known for the Meenakshi Amman Temple, jigarthanda and jasmine.
Places many guests visit after the drop:
Best time to visit: October to March. During the Chithirai festival (April–May) roads near the temple close; tell us your hotel and we plan the pickup.
Madurai’s temple streets are congested; we pick up from the nearest drivable point and call you with the exact spot.
Drop points we serve in Madurai: Anna Nagar, KK Nagar, Goripalayam, Thiruparankundram, Mattuthavani and Tallakulam; also Madurai Airport (IXM), Madurai Junction and Mattuthavani bus stand (MGR).
Best time to leave Chennai for Madurai
With about 8.5 hours of driving, the most comfortable plan is a pre-dawn start from Chennai, or an evening start to reach Madurai early next morning. Tell us the time you want and we will plan the driver around it.
Chennai to Madurai: one way vs round trip
If you plan to return, choose Round Trip in the booking form. You pay for the distance there and back (roughly 930 km) and bata for every day the car stays with you.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way Chennai → Madurai | 465 | ₹7,375 |
| Round trip, same day | 930 | ₹13,420 |
| Round trip, 2 days | 930 | ₹13,820 |
| Two separate one way drops | 930 | ₹14,750 |
Sedan estimates. A round trip suits you when the car waits at Madurai 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 Madurai fare is worked out
Fare = billable km × the car’s per-km rate + driver bata. For a Sedan on this route that is 465 km × ₹15 = ₹6,975, plus ₹400 bata = ₹7,375. In an Innova it is 465 km × ₹21 = ₹9,765, plus ₹500 bata = ₹10,265. 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 Madurai cab with Ridhu Cabs
- You pay for one way. No return fare on your Chennai to Madurai bill.
- Pay at the drop. Cash or UPI to the driver after you reach Madurai; 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 Madurai
Looking for a Chennai to Madurai one way taxi? This page books exactly that: a private one way cab from Chennai to Madurai with the fare shown before you confirm. We run a taxi service for Chennai to Madurai trips every day, so a one way drop taxi, a one way cab or an outstation cab all get you the same price shown above.
Booking takes under a minute online, or you can call and we arrange it. The return drop from Madurai to Chennai is a separate one way booking at the same rates. Madurai to Chennai drop taxi.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Chennai to Madurai drop taxi?
A Chennai to Madurai drop taxi costs from ₹7,375 in a Sedan, about ₹9,700 in an SUV, about ₹10,265 in an Innova and about ₹11,195 in an Innova Crysta, based on roughly 465 km and including driver bata. Tolls, parking and any permit are extra.
What is the distance and travel time from Chennai to Madurai?
It is about 465 km by road and takes around 8.5 hours, usually via Villupuram and Trichy. 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 Madurai distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day round trip is about ₹13,420.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No advance is taken. You pay the driver in cash or UPI when you reach Madurai.
Which cars can I book from Chennai to Madurai?
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 Madurai 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 Chennai to Madurai fare the same in both directions?
Yes. The Madurai to Chennai drop taxi is priced on the same distance and the same per-km rates, so the fare is the same.
Is there a Chennai to Madurai one way cab and taxi service?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs runs a one way taxi service from Chennai to Madurai every day. Whether you book a one way drop taxi, a one way cab or an outstation cab, the fare is the same: from ₹7,375 in a Sedan for about 465 km, with nothing to pay in advance.
How do I book a Chennai to Madurai 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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