A Chennai to Ooty drop taxi costs from ₹9,205 in a Sedan for about 587 km (11.5 hours). An SUV is about ₹12,140 and an Innova about ₹12,827. You pay the driver at the drop, with nothing in advance. Also searched as Chennai to Udhagamandalam taxi.
Chennai to Ooty taxi fare by car
Every car on the Chennai to Ooty run, priced on roughly 587 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 | ₹9,205 | ₹16,836 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹9,792 | ₹18,010 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹12,140 | ₹22,706 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹12,827 | ₹23,980 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹14,001 | ₹26,328 | 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 Ooty distance, time and route
Expect about 587 km between Chennai and Ooty. Our drivers usually complete it in 11.5 hours, including a short tea or meal halt. The usual route runs via Salem and Coimbatore.
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
- Ootyabout 587 km
Plan your breaks around these towns; long highway stretches in between have fewer facilities.
The last part of the drive climbs on the Mettupalayam–Coonoor ghat road; our drivers take ghat roads steadily, and a morning start keeps the climb clear of mist and afternoon traffic. 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
We pick up from your door in Chennai. Common pickup points on this route 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.
Ooty at a glance
Ooty is Udhagamandalam, the queen of the Nilgiri hill stations, known for tea gardens, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway and the Botanical Garden.
Places many guests visit after the drop:
Best time to visit: March to June for summer escapes, or October to December for quieter days. Carry a light jacket; evenings in the Nilgiris are far cooler than in the plains.
The drive up runs through the Mettupalayam–Coonoor ghat with its hairpin bends; our drivers take it steadily.
Drop points we serve in Ooty: Charing Cross, Fingerpost, Lovedale, Coonoor and Kotagiri; also Ooty bus stand and Udhagamandalam railway station.
Best time to leave Chennai for Ooty
With about 11.5 hours of driving, the most comfortable plan is a pre-dawn start from Chennai, or an evening start to reach Ooty early next morning. Tell us the time you want and we will plan the driver around it.
Chennai to Ooty: 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 1174 km, with a 250 km minimum) plus bata for each day.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way Chennai → Ooty | 587 | ₹9,205 |
| Round trip, same day | 1174 | ₹16,836 |
| Round trip, 2 days | 1174 | ₹17,236 |
| Two separate one way drops | 1174 | ₹18,410 |
Sedan estimates. A round trip suits you when the car waits at Ooty 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 Ooty fare is worked out
Fare = billable km × the car’s per-km rate + driver bata. For a Sedan on this route that is 587 km × ₹15 = ₹8,805, plus ₹400 bata = ₹9,205. In an Innova it is 587 km × ₹21 = ₹12,327, plus ₹500 bata = ₹12,827. 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 Ooty cab with Ridhu Cabs
- You pay for one way. No return fare on your Chennai to Ooty bill.
- Pay at the drop. Cash or UPI to the driver after you reach Ooty; 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 Ooty one way drop taxi
Call it a one way drop taxi, a Chennai to Ooty one way cab or a taxi service from Chennai to Ooty: the booking is the same. The car takes you from Chennai to Ooty, 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 Chennai to Ooty drop taxi?
A Chennai to Ooty drop taxi costs from ₹9,205 in a Sedan, about ₹12,140 in an SUV, about ₹12,827 in an Innova and about ₹14,001 in an Innova Crysta, based on roughly 587 km and including driver bata. Tolls, parking and any permit are extra.
What is the distance and travel time from Chennai to Ooty?
It is about 587 km by road and takes around 11.5 hours, usually via Salem and Coimbatore. 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 Ooty distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day round trip is about ₹16,836.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No advance is taken. You pay the driver in cash or UPI when you reach Ooty.
Which cars can I book from Chennai to Ooty?
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 Ooty 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 Udhagamandalam route?
Yes. Chennai to Udhagamandalam is the same trip as Chennai to Ooty: about 587 km, from ₹9,205 in a Sedan. Use the booking form with either spelling and the fare is the same.
Is there a Chennai to Ooty one way cab and taxi service?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs runs a one way taxi service from Chennai to Ooty every day. Whether you book a one way drop taxi, a one way cab or an outstation cab, the fare is the same: from ₹9,205 in a Sedan for about 587 km, with nothing to pay in advance.
How do I book a Chennai to Ooty 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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