A Madurai to Ooty drop taxi costs from ₹5,080 in a Sedan for about 312 km (6.5 hours). An SUV is about ₹6,640 and an Innova about ₹7,052. You pay the driver at the drop, with nothing in advance. Also searched as Madurai to Udhagamandalam taxi.
Madurai to Ooty taxi fare by car
Every car on the Madurai to Ooty run, priced on roughly 312 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 | ₹5,080 | ₹9,136 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹5,392 | ₹9,760 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹6,640 | ₹12,256 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹7,052 | ₹12,980 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹7,676 | ₹14,228 | 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.
Madurai to Ooty distance, time and route
Plan for roughly 6.5 hours on the road for the 312 km from Madurai to Ooty, depending on traffic, weather and the exact pickup and drop points. The common way is via Dindigul, Palani and Coimbatore, and the driver may adjust for road works or weather.
Where you pass along the way
- Maduraistart
- Dindigulabout 65 km
- Palaniabout 130 km
- Coimbatoreabout 225 km
- Ootyabout 312 km
Towns on the way make natural halts for tea, meals or fuel; tell the driver where you would like to stop.
The last part of the drive climbs on the Mettupalayam–Coonoor ghat road; our drivers take ghat roads steadily, and a morning start keeps the climb clear of mist and afternoon traffic.
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.
Ooty at a glance
Ooty — Udhagamandalam, the queen of the Nilgiri hill stations — is best known for tea gardens, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway and the Botanical Garden.
Places many guests visit after the drop:
Best time to visit: March to June for summer escapes, or October to December for quieter days. Carry a light jacket; evenings in the Nilgiris are far cooler than in the plains.
The drive up runs through the Mettupalayam–Coonoor ghat with its hairpin bends; our drivers take it steadily.
Drop points we serve in Ooty: Charing Cross, Fingerpost, Lovedale, Coonoor and Kotagiri; also Ooty bus stand and Udhagamandalam railway station.
Best time to leave Madurai for Ooty
At about 6.5 hours, this is a same-day trip: leave in the morning and reach Ooty for lunch or check-in. We run around the clock, so night departures are available without any extra step.
Madurai to Ooty: 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 624 km) and bata for every day the car stays with you.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way Madurai → Ooty | 312 | ₹5,080 |
| Round trip, same day | 624 | ₹9,136 |
| Round trip, 2 days | 624 | ₹9,536 |
| Two separate one way drops | 624 | ₹10,160 |
Sedan estimates. A round trip suits you when the car waits at Ooty 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 Ooty fare is worked out
Fare = billable km × the car’s per-km rate + driver bata. For a Sedan on this route that is 312 km × ₹15 = ₹4,680, plus ₹400 bata = ₹5,080. In an Innova it is 312 km × ₹21 = ₹6,552, plus ₹500 bata = ₹7,052. 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 Ooty cab with Ridhu Cabs
- You pay for one way. No return fare on your Madurai to Ooty bill.
- Pay at the drop. Cash or UPI to the driver after you reach Ooty; 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.
Madurai to Ooty one way cab and taxi service
Looking for a Madurai to Ooty one way taxi? This page books exactly that: a private one way cab from Madurai to Ooty with the fare shown before you confirm. We run a taxi service for Madurai to Ooty 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 Madurai to Ooty drop taxi?
A Madurai to Ooty drop taxi costs from ₹5,080 in a Sedan, about ₹6,640 in an SUV, about ₹7,052 in an Innova and about ₹7,676 in an Innova Crysta, based on roughly 312 km and including driver bata. Tolls, parking and any permit are extra.
What is the distance and travel time from Madurai to Ooty?
It is about 312 km by road and takes around 6.5 hours, usually via Dindigul, Palani and Coimbatore. 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 Ooty distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day round trip is about ₹9,136.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No advance is taken. You pay the driver in cash or UPI when you reach Ooty.
Which cars can I book from Madurai to Ooty?
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 Ooty 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 Udhagamandalam route?
Yes. Madurai to Udhagamandalam is the same trip as Madurai to Ooty: about 312 km, from ₹5,080 in a Sedan. Use the booking form with either spelling and the fare is the same.
Is there a Madurai to Ooty one way cab and taxi service?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs runs a one way taxi service from Madurai to Ooty every day. Whether you book a one way drop taxi, a one way cab or an outstation cab, the fare is the same: from ₹5,080 in a Sedan for about 312 km, with nothing to pay in advance.
How do I book a Madurai to Ooty 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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