A Madurai to Mahabalipuram drop taxi costs from ₹6,850 in a Sedan for about 430 km (7.5 hours). An SUV is about ₹9,000 and an Innova about ₹9,530. You pay the driver at the drop, with nothing in advance. Also searched as Madurai to Mamallapuram taxi.
Madurai to Mahabalipuram taxi fare by car
Here are the estimated fares for Madurai to Mahabalipuram (around 430 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 | ₹6,850 | ₹12,440 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹7,280 | ₹13,300 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹9,000 | ₹16,740 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹9,530 | ₹17,700 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹10,390 | ₹19,420 | 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 Mahabalipuram distance, time and route
The road distance from Madurai to Mahabalipuram is about 430 km. Most drives take around 7.5 hours, a little more at festival weekends or in peak city traffic. The common way is via Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Chidambaram and Pondicherry, and the driver may adjust for road works or weather.
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
- Thanjavurabout 160 km
- Kumbakonamabout 200 km
- Chidambaramabout 265 km
- Pondicherryabout 335 km
- Mahabalipuramabout 430 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 Madurai
Doorstep pickup anywhere in Madurai is part of the fare. Popular starting points include 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.
Mahabalipuram at a glance
Mahabalipuram is the UNESCO-listed shore-temple town on the East Coast Road, 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 Madurai for Mahabalipuram
A morning start from Madurai, around 6–8 AM, gets you to Mahabalipuram by early afternoon, comfortably before the evening rush. We run around the clock, so night departures are available without any extra step.
Madurai to Mahabalipuram: 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 860 km) and bata for every day the car stays with you.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way Madurai → Mahabalipuram | 430 | ₹6,850 |
| Round trip, same day | 860 | ₹12,440 |
| Round trip, 2 days | 860 | ₹12,840 |
| Two separate one way drops | 860 | ₹13,700 |
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 Madurai 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 430 km × ₹15 = ₹6,450, plus ₹400 bata = ₹6,850. In an Innova it is 430 km × ₹21 = ₹9,030, plus ₹500 bata = ₹9,530. Tolls and parking are paid at the actual amount. State permit and hill charges are added only where they apply.
Why book the Madurai to Mahabalipuram cab with Ridhu Cabs
- You pay for one way. No return fare on your Madurai 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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Book a Madurai to Mahabalipuram one way drop taxi
Looking for a Madurai to Mahabalipuram one way taxi? This page books exactly that: a private one way cab from Madurai to Mahabalipuram with the fare shown before you confirm. We run a taxi service for Madurai to Mahabalipuram 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.
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 Madurai to Mahabalipuram drop taxi?
A Madurai to Mahabalipuram drop taxi costs from ₹6,850 in a Sedan, about ₹9,000 in an SUV, about ₹9,530 in an Innova and about ₹10,390 in an Innova Crysta, based on roughly 430 km and including driver bata. Tolls, parking and any permit are extra.
What is the distance and travel time from Madurai to Mahabalipuram?
It is about 430 km by road and takes around 7.5 hours, usually via Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Chidambaram 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 Madurai to Mahabalipuram distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day round trip is about ₹12,440.
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 Madurai 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 Madurai 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 Madurai to Mamallapuram route?
Yes. Madurai to Mamallapuram is the same trip as Madurai to Mahabalipuram: about 430 km, from ₹6,850 in a Sedan. Use the booking form with either spelling and the fare is the same.
Is there a Madurai to Mahabalipuram one way cab and taxi service?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs runs a one way taxi service from Madurai 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 ₹6,850 in a Sedan for about 430 km, with nothing to pay in advance.
How do I book a Madurai 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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