A Madurai to Chennai drop taxi costs from ₹7,375 in a Sedan for about 465 km (8.5 hours). An SUV is about ₹9,700 and an Innova about ₹10,265. You pay the driver at the drop, with nothing in advance.
Madurai to Chennai taxi fare by car
This is what the Madurai to Chennai journey costs in each of our five cars, worked out from about 465 km. Bata is included and the booking form shows the same numbers.
| Car | Seats | Rate | One way | Round trip (same day) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SedanDzire, Etios or similar | 4 | ₹15/km | ₹7,375 | ₹13,420 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹7,840 | ₹14,350 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹9,700 | ₹18,070 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹10,265 | ₹19,100 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹11,195 | ₹20,960 | 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.
Madurai to Chennai distance, time and route
The road distance from Madurai to Chennai is about 465 km. Most drives take around 8.5 hours, a little more at festival weekends or in peak city traffic. The usual route runs via Trichy and Villupuram.
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
- Maduraistart
- Trichyabout 135 km
- Villupuramabout 305 km
- Chennaiabout 465 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.
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 Madurai
Tell us the exact address in Madurai; frequent pickups for this trip are Anna Nagar, KK Nagar, Goripalayam, Thiruparankundram, Mattuthavani and Tallakulam. Stations and terminals we serve here: Madurai Airport (IXM), Madurai Junction, Mattuthavani bus stand (MGR) and Periyar bus stand.
Madurai’s temple streets are congested; we pick up from the nearest drivable point and call you with the exact spot.
Chennai at a glance
Think of Chennai as the capital of Tamil Nadu and the gateway to the south; it is known for Marina Beach, filter coffee, Mylapore’s temples and the IT corridor along OMR.
Places many guests visit after the drop:
Best time to visit: November to February. Tell us the exact area; a pickup in Tambaram and one in Ambattur lead to very different starting roads.
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.
Drop points we serve in Chennai: T. Nagar, Anna Nagar, Velachery, Tambaram, Sholinganallur and Guindy; also Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai Central railway station and Chennai Egmore railway station.
Best time to leave Madurai for Chennai
A trip of 8.5 hours is best split: leave early, take a proper lunch halt and aim to reach Chennai before dark. We run around the clock, so night departures are available without any extra step.
Madurai to Chennai: one way vs round trip
Coming back to Madurai as well? A round trip keeps the same car and driver with you, billed on both ways (about 930 km, with a 250 km minimum) plus bata for each day.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way Madurai → Chennai | 465 | ₹7,375 |
| Round trip, same day | 930 | ₹13,420 |
| Round trip, 2 days | 930 | ₹13,820 |
| Two separate one way drops | 930 | ₹14,750 |
Sedan estimates. A round trip suits you when the car waits at Chennai with you; if you stay longer and return on your own schedule, a second one way drop is usually the better fit.
How the Madurai to Chennai fare is worked out
Fare = billable km × the car’s per-km rate + driver bata. For a Sedan on this route that is 465 km × ₹15 = ₹6,975, plus ₹400 bata = ₹7,375. In an Innova it is 465 km × ₹21 = ₹9,765, plus ₹500 bata = ₹10,265. 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 Madurai to Chennai cab with Ridhu Cabs
- You pay for one way. No return fare on your Madurai to Chennai bill.
- Pay at the drop. Cash or UPI to the driver after you reach Chennai; 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 Madurai to Chennai
Looking for a Madurai to Chennai one way taxi? This page books exactly that: a private one way cab from Madurai to Chennai with the fare shown before you confirm. We run a taxi service for Madurai to Chennai 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. Chennai to Madurai drop taxi.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Madurai to Chennai drop taxi?
A Madurai to Chennai drop taxi costs from ₹7,375 in a Sedan, about ₹9,700 in an SUV, about ₹10,265 in an Innova and about ₹11,195 in an Innova Crysta, based on roughly 465 km and including driver bata. Tolls, parking and any permit are extra.
What is the distance and travel time from Madurai to Chennai?
It is about 465 km by road and takes around 8.5 hours, usually via Trichy and Villupuram. 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 Madurai to Chennai distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day round trip is about ₹13,420.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No advance is taken. You pay the driver in cash or UPI when you reach Chennai.
Which cars can I book from Madurai to Chennai?
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 Madurai to Chennai 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.
Is the Madurai to Chennai fare the same in both directions?
Yes. The Chennai to Madurai drop taxi is priced on the same distance and the same per-km rates, so the fare is the same.
Is there a Madurai to Chennai one way cab and taxi service?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs runs a one way taxi service from Madurai to Chennai every day. Whether you book a one way drop taxi, a one way cab or an outstation cab, the fare is the same: from ₹7,375 in a Sedan for about 465 km, with nothing to pay in advance.
How do I book a Madurai to Chennai 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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