A Chennai to Tirunelveli drop taxi costs from ₹9,700 in a Sedan for about 620 km (11 hours). An SUV is about ₹12,800 and an Innova about ₹13,520. You pay the driver at the drop, with nothing in advance. Also searched as Chennai to Nellai taxi.
Chennai to Tirunelveli taxi fare by car
Every car on the Chennai to Tirunelveli run, priced on roughly 620 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 | ₹9,700 | ₹17,760 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹10,320 | ₹19,000 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹12,800 | ₹23,960 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹13,520 | ₹25,300 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹14,760 | ₹27,780 | 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.
Chennai to Tirunelveli distance, time and route
The road distance from Chennai to Tirunelveli is about 620 km. Most drives take around 11 hours, a little more at festival weekends or in peak city traffic. Drivers normally go via Villupuram, Trichy and Madurai.
Where you pass along the way
- Chennaistart
- Villupuramabout 160 km
- Trichyabout 330 km
- Maduraiabout 465 km
- Tirunelveliabout 620 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.
Tirunelveli at a glance
Tirunelveli is the halwa city on the Thamirabarani river, known for Iruttu Kadai halwa and the Nellaiappar Temple.
Places many guests visit after the drop:
Best time to visit: October to February. Courtallam is best from June to September when the falls are in season.
Tirunelveli is the southern hub for Courtallam, Kanyakumari and Thoothukudi, and long runs usually start early.
Drop points we serve in Tirunelveli: Palayamkottai, Junction, Melapalayam, Vannarpettai and Thatchanallur; also Tirunelveli Junction and Tirunelveli new bus stand.
Best time to leave Chennai for Tirunelveli
With about 11 hours of driving, the most comfortable plan is a pre-dawn start from Chennai, or an evening start to reach Tirunelveli early next morning. Early and late-night pickups are normal for us; just pick the time in the booking form.
Chennai to Tirunelveli: 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 1240 km) and bata for every day the car stays with you.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way Chennai → Tirunelveli | 620 | ₹9,700 |
| Round trip, same day | 1240 | ₹17,760 |
| Round trip, 2 days | 1240 | ₹18,160 |
| Two separate one way drops | 1240 | ₹19,400 |
Sedan estimates. A round trip suits you when the car waits at Tirunelveli 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 Tirunelveli fare is worked out
Fare = billable km × the car’s per-km rate + driver bata. For a Sedan on this route that is 620 km × ₹15 = ₹9,300, plus ₹400 bata = ₹9,700. In an Innova it is 620 km × ₹21 = ₹13,020, plus ₹500 bata = ₹13,520. 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 Tirunelveli cab with Ridhu Cabs
- You pay for one way. No return fare on your Chennai to Tirunelveli bill.
- Pay at the drop. Cash or UPI to the driver after you reach Tirunelveli; 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 Tirunelveli one way drop taxi
Looking for a Chennai to Tirunelveli one way taxi? This page books exactly that: a private one way cab from Chennai to Tirunelveli with the fare shown before you confirm. We run a taxi service for Chennai to Tirunelveli 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.
The driver’s details reach you before the trip, and you pay at the drop in cash or UPI. Need to come back? The reverse trip is priced the same way.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Chennai to Tirunelveli drop taxi?
A Chennai to Tirunelveli drop taxi costs from ₹9,700 in a Sedan, about ₹12,800 in an SUV, about ₹13,520 in an Innova and about ₹14,760 in an Innova Crysta, based on roughly 620 km and including driver bata. Tolls, parking and any permit are extra.
What is the distance and travel time from Chennai to Tirunelveli?
It is about 620 km by road and takes around 11 hours, usually via Villupuram, Trichy and Madurai. 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 Tirunelveli distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day round trip is about ₹17,760.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No advance is taken. You pay the driver in cash or UPI when you reach Tirunelveli.
Which cars can I book from Chennai to Tirunelveli?
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 Tirunelveli 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 Nellai route?
Yes. Chennai to Nellai is the same trip as Chennai to Tirunelveli: about 620 km, from ₹9,700 in a Sedan. Use the booking form with either spelling and the fare is the same.
Is there a Chennai to Tirunelveli one way cab and taxi service?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs runs a one way taxi service from Chennai to Tirunelveli every day. Whether you book a one way drop taxi, a one way cab or an outstation cab, the fare is the same: from ₹9,700 in a Sedan for about 620 km, with nothing to pay in advance.
How do I book a Chennai to Tirunelveli 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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