A Chennai to Thanjavur drop taxi costs from ₹5,275 in a Sedan for about 325 km (6 hours). An SUV is about ₹6,900 and an Innova about ₹7,325. You pay the driver at the drop, with nothing in advance. Also searched as Chennai to Tanjore taxi.
Chennai to Thanjavur taxi fare by car
Every car on the Chennai to Thanjavur run, priced on roughly 325 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 | ₹5,275 | ₹9,500 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹5,600 | ₹10,150 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹6,900 | ₹12,750 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹7,325 | ₹13,500 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹7,975 | ₹14,800 | 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 Thanjavur distance, time and route
Plan for roughly 6 hours on the road for the 325 km from Chennai to Thanjavur, depending on traffic, weather and the exact pickup and drop points. The usual route runs via Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Chidambaram and Kumbakonam.
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
- Mahabalipuramabout 55 km
- Pondicherryabout 150 km
- Chidambaramabout 220 km
- Kumbakonamabout 285 km
- Thanjavurabout 325 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.
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.
Thanjavur at a glance
Thanjavur is the Chola capital and rice bowl of Tamil Nadu, known for the Brihadisvara Temple, bronze idols and Thanjavur paintings.
Places many guests visit after the drop:
Best time to visit: October to February. The Big Temple is best seen early morning or at sunset; midday heat is strong.
Thanjavur is 60 km from Trichy on a good four-lane road, so day trips from Trichy airport are easy.
Drop points we serve in Thanjavur: Medical College Road, Srinivasapuram, Gandhiji Road and Vallam road; also Thanjavur Junction and Thanjavur new bus stand.
Best time to leave Chennai for Thanjavur
A morning start from Chennai, around 6–8 AM, gets you to Thanjavur 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 Thanjavur: 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 650 km) and bata for every day the car stays with you.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way Chennai → Thanjavur | 325 | ₹5,275 |
| Round trip, same day | 650 | ₹9,500 |
| Round trip, 2 days | 650 | ₹9,900 |
| Two separate one way drops | 650 | ₹10,550 |
Sedan estimates. A round trip suits you when the car waits at Thanjavur 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 Thanjavur fare is worked out
Fare = billable km × the car’s per-km rate + driver bata. For a Sedan on this route that is 325 km × ₹15 = ₹4,875, plus ₹400 bata = ₹5,275. In an Innova it is 325 km × ₹21 = ₹6,825, plus ₹500 bata = ₹7,325. 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 Thanjavur cab with Ridhu Cabs
- You pay for one way. No return fare on your Chennai to Thanjavur bill.
- Pay at the drop. Cash or UPI to the driver after you reach Thanjavur; 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 Thanjavur
Call it a one way drop taxi, a Chennai to Thanjavur one way cab or a taxi service from Chennai to Thanjavur: the booking is the same. The car takes you from Chennai to Thanjavur, 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 Thanjavur drop taxi?
A Chennai to Thanjavur drop taxi costs from ₹5,275 in a Sedan, about ₹6,900 in an SUV, about ₹7,325 in an Innova and about ₹7,975 in an Innova Crysta, based on roughly 325 km and including driver bata. Tolls, parking and any permit are extra.
What is the distance and travel time from Chennai to Thanjavur?
It is about 325 km by road and takes around 6 hours, usually via Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Chidambaram and Kumbakonam. 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 Thanjavur distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day round trip is about ₹9,500.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No advance is taken. You pay the driver in cash or UPI when you reach Thanjavur.
Which cars can I book from Chennai to Thanjavur?
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 Thanjavur 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 Tanjore route?
Yes. Chennai to Tanjore is the same trip as Chennai to Thanjavur: about 325 km, from ₹5,275 in a Sedan. Use the booking form with either spelling and the fare is the same.
Is there a Chennai to Thanjavur one way cab and taxi service?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs runs a one way taxi service from Chennai to Thanjavur every day. Whether you book a one way drop taxi, a one way cab or an outstation cab, the fare is the same: from ₹5,275 in a Sedan for about 325 km, with nothing to pay in advance.
How do I book a Chennai to Thanjavur 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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