Chennai to Coimbatore Cab
One-way taxi from Chennai to Coimbatore — you pay for the drop, not the return.
- Distance510 km
- Travel time8 – 9 hours
- Sedan from₹7,540
- RouteNH-48 to Salem, then NH-544 via Erode and Tiruppur
Chennai to Coimbatore one-way taxi
The longest of our core Chennai routes and the one where a one-way fare saves the most, because a round-trip quote on 510 km means paying for more than a thousand kilometres. Popular with families relocating and with travellers heading onward to Ooty.
Chennai to Coimbatore taxi fare
| Vehicle | Passengers | One-way fare |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 1–4 passengers | ₹7,540 |
| SUV | 1–6 passengers | ₹9,070 |
| Innova Crysta | 1–6 passengers | ₹11,210 |
| Tempo Traveller | 9–12 passengers | ₹14,370 |
Includes driver charges, fuel, vehicle and driver allowance for the one-way trip. Toll charges, Inter-state permit where applicable, Parking charges, Waiting beyond 30 minutes at pickup are charged at actuals. Fares shown are for a one-way drop and are confirmed on booking. Toll, permit and parking are charged at actuals.
The drive
510 km · about 8 – 9 hours · NH-48 to Salem, then NH-544 via Erode and Tiruppur.
An early start matters here — leaving Chennai by 06:00 gets you into Coimbatore before dark. If Ooty, Coonoor or Valparai is the real destination, say so at booking; the hill stretch is quoted separately.
Pickup points in Chennai
- Chennai Airport (MAA)
- Central and Egmore railway stations
- T. Nagar and Nungambakkam
- Anna Nagar and Kilpauk
- OMR — Perungudi, Sholinganallur, Navalur
- ECR — Thiruvanmiyur to Uthandi
- Velachery and Guindy
- Tambaram, Chromepet and Pallavaram
- Porur and Poonamallee
- Ambattur and Avadi
Drop points in Coimbatore
- Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
- R.S. Puram and Gandhipuram
- Peelamedu
- Coimbatore Junction
- Serviceable addresses across the city
Local note. Chennai traffic decides your departure time more than the highway does. Leaving before 07:00 or after 10:30 typically saves 30–45 minutes on the way out of the city.
Why book this as a one-way drop?
A traditional outstation quote for Chennai to Coimbatore assumes the vehicle drives back — so you are billed for up to 1020 km even though you travel 510. 1WAYDROP plans vehicles around one-way demand between these two cities, so your fare covers the leg you are actually on.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is Chennai to Coimbatore by car?
Around 8 to 9 hours for 510 km on NH-48 and NH-544, including two short breaks.
Can we continue to Ooty from Coimbatore?
Yes. Mention it when booking so the ghat section is included in your quote rather than added later.
Is one driver enough for this distance?
Yes. Our drivers run this corridor regularly and take scheduled breaks. For overnight departures a night allowance applies.
Travelling the other way?
One-way taxi from Coimbatore to Chennai, priced and written for that direction.