A Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram drop taxi costs from ₹7,600 in a Sedan for about 480 km (8.5 hours). An SUV is about ₹10,000 and an Innova about ₹10,580. You pay the driver at the drop, with nothing in advance. Also searched as Kovai to Mamallapuram taxi.
Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram taxi fare by car
Here are the estimated fares for Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram (around 480 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 | ₹7,600 | ₹13,840 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹8,080 | ₹14,800 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹10,000 | ₹18,640 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹10,580 | ₹19,700 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹11,540 | ₹21,620 | 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.
Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram distance, time and route
The road distance from Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram is about 480 km. Most drives take around 8.5 hours, a little more at festival weekends or in peak city traffic. The common way is via Salem, Villupuram and Pondicherry, and the driver may adjust for road works or weather.
Where you pass along the way
- Coimbatorestart
- Salemabout 165 km
- Villupuramabout 345 km
- Pondicherryabout 385 km
- Mahabalipuramabout 480 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 Coimbatore
Tell us the exact address in Coimbatore; frequent pickups for this trip are RS Puram, Gandhipuram, Peelamedu, Saravanampatti, Singanallur and Ukkadam. Stations and terminals we serve here: Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), Coimbatore Junction railway station, Gandhipuram bus stand and Ukkadam bus stand.
Coimbatore is the plains gateway to Ooty and Coonoor in the Nilgiris, so many long-distance runs start here before dawn.
Mahabalipuram at a glance
Think of Mahabalipuram as the UNESCO-listed shore-temple town on the East Coast Road; it is known for the Shore Temple, the Pancha Rathas and rock-cut sculptures.
Places many guests visit after the drop:
Best time to visit: November to February. Many travellers pair Mahabalipuram with Pondicherry on the same coastal drive.
The East Coast Road is the scenic way in; evenings and weekends are busy with Chennai day-trippers.
Drop points we serve in Mahabalipuram: Beach Road, East Raja Street, Saluvankuppam and Kovalam (Covelong) side; also Mamallapuram bus stand.
Best time to leave Coimbatore for Mahabalipuram
With about 8.5 hours of driving, the most comfortable plan is a pre-dawn start from Coimbatore, or an evening start to reach Mahabalipuram early next morning. Tell us the time you want and we will plan the driver around it.
Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram: one way vs round trip
Coming back to Coimbatore as well? A round trip keeps the same car and driver with you, billed on both ways (about 960 km, with a 250 km minimum) plus bata for each day.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way Coimbatore → Mahabalipuram | 480 | ₹7,600 |
| Round trip, same day | 960 | ₹13,840 |
| Round trip, 2 days | 960 | ₹14,240 |
| Two separate one way drops | 960 | ₹15,200 |
Sedan estimates. A round trip suits you when the car waits at Mahabalipuram with you; if you stay longer and return on your own schedule, a second one way drop is usually the better fit.
How the Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram fare is worked out
Fare = billable km × the car’s per-km rate + driver bata. For a Sedan on this route that is 480 km × ₹15 = ₹7,200, plus ₹400 bata = ₹7,600. In an Innova it is 480 km × ₹21 = ₹10,080, plus ₹500 bata = ₹10,580. Tolls and parking are paid at the actual amount. State permit and hill charges are added only where they apply.
Why book the Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram cab with Ridhu Cabs
- You pay for one way. No return fare on your Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram bill.
- Pay at the drop. Cash or UPI to the driver after you reach Mahabalipuram; 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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One way taxi from Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram
A one way taxi from Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram is billed only for the Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram distance. If you searched for a drop taxi Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram or a Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram one way drop taxi, pick your car in the booking form and the fare is worked out from the road distance.
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 Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram drop taxi?
A Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram drop taxi costs from ₹7,600 in a Sedan, about ₹10,000 in an SUV, about ₹10,580 in an Innova and about ₹11,540 in an Innova Crysta, based on roughly 480 km and including driver bata. Tolls, parking and any permit are extra.
What is the distance and travel time from Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram?
It is about 480 km by road and takes around 8.5 hours, usually via Salem, Villupuram and Pondicherry. 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 Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day round trip is about ₹13,840.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No advance is taken. You pay the driver in cash or UPI when you reach Mahabalipuram.
Which cars can I book from Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram?
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 Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram 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 Kovai to Mamallapuram route?
Yes. Kovai to Mamallapuram is the same trip as Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram: about 480 km, from ₹7,600 in a Sedan. Use the booking form with either spelling and the fare is the same.
Is there a Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram one way cab and taxi service?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs runs a one way taxi service from Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram every day. Whether you book a one way drop taxi, a one way cab or an outstation cab, the fare is the same: from ₹7,600 in a Sedan for about 480 km, with nothing to pay in advance.
How do I book a Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram 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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