A Chennai to Tirupati drop taxi costs from ₹2,425 in a Sedan for about 135 km (3 hours). An SUV is about ₹3,100 and an Innova about ₹3,335. You pay the driver at the drop, with nothing in advance.
Chennai to Tirupati taxi fare by car
Here are the estimated fares for Chennai to Tirupati (around 135 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 | ₹2,425 | ₹4,180 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹2,560 | ₹4,450 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹3,100 | ₹5,530 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹3,335 | ₹5,900 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹3,605 | ₹6,440 | 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 Tirupati distance, time and route
Expect about 135 km between Chennai and Tirupati. Our drivers usually complete it in 3 hours, including a short tea or meal halt.
The last part of the drive climbs on the Tirumala ghat road; our drivers take ghat roads steadily, and a morning start keeps the climb clear of mist and afternoon traffic. This trip crosses from Tamil Nadu into Andhra Pradesh, so inter-state permit charges apply and are settled at actuals.
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.
Tirupati at a glance
Think of Tirupati as the home of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala; it is known for the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple and its laddu prasadam.
Places many guests visit after the drop:
Best time to visit: September to February. Carry your darshan ticket details and ID cards; the driver can wait at the base while you go up.
The two ghat roads up to Tirumala are one-way each; drivers know the timings. Darshan queues, not driving, decide most of your day.
Drop points we serve in Tirupati: Alipiri, Tiruchanoor, Renigunta, Leela Mahal Circle and Tirupati railway station area; also Tirupati Airport (TIR), Renigunta, Tirupati Main railway station and Renigunta Junction.
Best time to leave Chennai for Tirupati
At about 3 hours, the drive is short enough to leave at almost any time; late-morning starts reach Tirupati in time for lunch. Tell us the time you want and we will plan the driver around it.
Chennai to Tirupati: one way vs round trip
Need the car for the return too? A Chennai – Tirupati round trip covers about 270 km in total, with the driver staying with you and bata charged per day.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way Chennai → Tirupati | 135 | ₹2,425 |
| Round trip, same day | 270 | ₹4,180 |
| Round trip, 2 days | 270 | ₹4,580 |
| Two separate one way drops | 270 | ₹4,850 |
Sedan estimates. A round trip suits you when the car waits at Tirupati 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 Tirupati fare is worked out
Fare = billable km × the car’s per-km rate + driver bata. For a Sedan on this route that is 135 km × ₹15 = ₹2,025, plus ₹400 bata = ₹2,425. In an Innova it is 135 km × ₹21 = ₹2,835, plus ₹500 bata = ₹3,335. Extra stops or detours use the same per-km rate, and nothing is added for the driver’s return journey on a one way drop.
Why book the Chennai to Tirupati cab with Ridhu Cabs
- You pay for one way. No return fare on your Chennai to Tirupati bill.
- Pay at the drop. Cash or UPI to the driver after you reach Tirupati; 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.
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Chennai to Tirupati one way cab and taxi service
Call it a one way drop taxi, a Chennai to Tirupati one way cab or a taxi service from Chennai to Tirupati: the booking is the same. The car takes you from Chennai to Tirupati, the trip ends there, and you pay for that one side of the journey only.
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 Tirupati drop taxi?
A Chennai to Tirupati drop taxi costs from ₹2,425 in a Sedan, about ₹3,100 in an SUV, about ₹3,335 in an Innova and about ₹3,605 in an Innova Crysta, based on roughly 135 km and including driver bata. Tolls, parking and any permit are extra.
What is the distance and travel time from Chennai to Tirupati?
It is about 135 km by road and takes around 3 hours. 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 Tirupati distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day round trip is about ₹4,180.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No advance is taken. You pay the driver in cash or UPI when you reach Tirupati.
Which cars can I book from Chennai to Tirupati?
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 Tirupati 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. Because this trip crosses from Tamil Nadu into Andhra Pradesh, inter-state permit charges also apply at actuals.
Is the Chennai to Tirupati fare the same in both directions?
Yes. The Tirupati 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 Tirupati one way cab and taxi service?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs runs a one way taxi service from Chennai to Tirupati every day. Whether you book a one way drop taxi, a one way cab or an outstation cab, the fare is the same: from ₹2,425 in a Sedan for about 135 km, with nothing to pay in advance.
How do I book a Chennai to Tirupati 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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