165 km · ~3.5 hrs · ECR (East Coast Road)

Chennai to Pondicherry One Way TaxiDrop taxi from ₹2,199 · No return fare

Book a Chennai to Pondicherry drop taxi with OneWay.taxi and pay only for the one-way distance — no return charges, no hidden fees. Available 24/7 with sedans, SUVs, and Innovas.

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Chennai to Pondicherry drop taxi fare

VehicleCapacityPer kmApprox. fare*
SedanEtios / Swift Dzire / Xcent4 + 1₹13/km₹2,600
SUVErtiga / Marazzo / Xylo6 + 1₹17/km₹3,300
InnovaToyota Innova7 + 1₹19/km₹3,600
Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta7 + 1₹22/km₹4,100
Tempo Traveller12 / 16 / 20 seater12 – 20₹28/km₹5,100

*Approx. fare = 165 km × per-km rate + driver bata of ₹400. Tolls, parking, inter-state permit, and hill-station charges are extra and paid as per actuals.

Why book a one-way drop taxi instead of round-trip?

Most outstation taxi operators charge for both directions even if you only travel one way. With our one-way drop taxi from Chennai to Pondicherry, you pay only for the 165 km you travel — saving up to 40-50% compared to a round-trip booking with the same vehicle.

This is ideal if you're:

  • Relocating to Pondicherry for work or education
  • Visiting family or friends for an extended stay
  • Continuing onward by train, bus, or another vehicle
  • Flying out of Pondicherry or a nearby airport

Route: ChennaiPondicherry

  • Distance: 165 km via ECR (East Coast Road)
  • Travel time: ~3.5 hours (varies with traffic)
  • Tolls: approximately ₹250 (paid as per actuals)

Major stops on the route

  • Mahabalipuram (60 km) — UNESCO Shore Temple
  • Crocodile Bank (45 km)
  • Mudaliarkuppam Boat House (90 km)
  • Marakkanam (140 km) — salt pans

Scenic coastal drive — sea on the left for most of the way.

What's included

  • Pickup from any address in Chennai
  • Drop at any address in Pondicherry
  • Verified driver with outstation experience
  • Sanitised, well-maintained vehicle
  • 24/7 customer support
  • GST invoice on request

What's extra (paid as actual)

  • Tolls: ~₹250
  • Driver bata: ₹400/day
  • Parking and inter-state permit
  • Night driving allowance (10 PM – 6 AM)

Pickup areas in Chennai

We pick up from any location in Chennai, including:

  • T. Nagar
  • Anna Nagar
  • Velachery
  • Adyar
  • OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road)
  • ECR (East Coast Road)
  • Tambaram
  • Chromepet
  • Pallavaram
  • Porur
  • Mogappair
  • Thiruvanmiyur
  • Guindy
  • Nungambakkam
  • Kilpauk
  • Egmore
  • Mylapore
  • Royapettah
  • Sholinganallur
  • Medavakkam
  • Perambur
  • Avadi
  • Ambattur
  • Chennai Airport (MAA)
  • Chennai Central Station
  • Tambaram Station

How to book Chennai to Pondicherry drop taxi

  1. Call or WhatsApp +91 81244 76010 with your pickup time and address.
  2. Get an instant fare quote based on your vehicle choice.
  3. Driver details (name, photo, vehicle number) shared 1 hour before pickup.
  4. Pay after the trip via UPI, cash, or card.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Chennai to Pondicherry one-way drop taxi starts from ₹2,199 for a sedan over 165 km, plus a driver bata of ₹400. SUV is ₹3,300, Innova ₹3,600, and Innova Crysta ₹4,100. Tolls of approximately ₹250 are extra and paid as per actuals.

About OneWay.taxi

OneWay.taxi has completed over 50,000+ one-way drop taxi trips across South India since 2018. We operate across all 38 districts of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, plus key destinations in Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh. All drivers are background-verified with at least 5+ years of outstation experience.

Minimum booking: 130 km. Booking hours: 24/7 — including weekends and holidays.

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