Chennai to Trichy Cab
One-way taxi from Chennai to Trichy — you pay for the drop, not the return.
- Distance330 km
- Travel time5.5 – 6 hours
- Sedan from₹5,020
- RouteNH-38 via Villupuram, Ulundurpet and Perambalur
Chennai to Trichy one-way taxi
Trichy is a straight, well-surfaced run from Chennai and one of the easiest long drops on the network. Airport connections drive a lot of it — Trichy handles Gulf departures that Chennai does not.
Chennai to Trichy taxi fare
| Vehicle | Passengers | One-way fare |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 1–4 passengers | ₹5,020 |
| SUV | 1–6 passengers | ₹6,010 |
| Innova Crysta | 1–6 passengers | ₹7,430 |
| Tempo Traveller | 9–12 passengers | ₹9,510 |
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
330 km · about 5.5 – 6 hours · NH-38 via Villupuram, Ulundurpet and Perambalur.
If you are connecting to an international flight from Trichy, count backwards: six hours of driving plus three hours before departure means most passengers leave Chennai around midday or overnight.
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 Trichy
- Trichy Airport (TRZ)
- Srirangam temple area
- Thillai Nagar
- Central bus stand
- Trichy Junction
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 Trichy assumes the vehicle drives back — so you are billed for up to 660 km even though you travel 330. 1WAYDROP plans vehicles around one-way demand between these two cities, so your fare covers the leg you are actually on.
Frequently asked questions
Do you drop at Trichy Airport for international flights?
Yes. Give us the flight time at booking and we set the pickup from Chennai so you arrive three hours before departure.
Can we visit Srirangam on arrival?
Yes. Srirangam is a few kilometres from the city and is a common first stop before the hotel drop.
Is this route comfortable overnight?
Yes — it is one of the better night runs in the state. A night allowance applies between 22:00 and 06:00.
Travelling the other way?
One-way taxi from Trichy to Chennai, priced and written for that direction.