Mahabalipuram to Chennai Cab
One-way taxi from Mahabalipuram to Chennai — you pay for the drop, not the return.
- Distance55 km
- Travel time1 – 1.5 hours
- Sedan from₹2,220
- RouteECR (SH-49) along the coast
Mahabalipuram to Chennai one-way taxi
Back up the coast to Chennai after a night at the shore. Short, simple and priced as its own one-way drop rather than as the back half of a rental you no longer need.
Mahabalipuram to Chennai taxi fare
| Vehicle | Passengers | One-way fare |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 1–4 passengers | ₹2,220 |
| SUV | 1–6 passengers | ₹2,610 |
| Innova Crysta | 1–6 passengers | ₹3,230 |
| Tempo Traveller | 9–12 passengers | ₹4,650 |
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
55 km · about 1 – 1.5 hours · ECR (SH-49) along the coast.
For a flight out of MAA, the ECR–OMR link avoids the city centre and is usually the faster approach to the airport. Allow an hour and a half door to kerb.
Pickup points in Mahabalipuram
- ECR beach resorts
- Shore Temple and town centre
- Kovalam and Kadambadi
- Serviceable ECR addresses
Drop points in Chennai
- Chennai Airport (MAA) departures
- Central and Egmore railway stations
- T. Nagar, Nungambakkam and Alwarpet
- OMR IT corridor
- ECR hotels and resorts
- Tambaram and the GST Road belt
- Anna Nagar, Ambattur and Avadi
Local note. The ECR is a toll road with two plazas between Chennai and Mahabalipuram; both are charged at actuals.
Why book this as a one-way drop?
A traditional outstation quote for Mahabalipuram to Chennai assumes the vehicle drives back — so you are billed for up to 110 km even though you travel 55. 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 long to Chennai Airport from Mahabalipuram?
Around 1.5 hours via the ECR and the OMR link road, which bypasses the city centre.
Can the pickup be from my beach resort?
Yes. ECR resorts between Kovalam and Mahabalipuram are all standard pickup points.
Is a late evening drop possible?
Yes. The ECR runs well at night; a night allowance applies for pickups after 22:00.
Travelling the other way?
One-way taxi from Chennai to Mahabalipuram, priced and written for that direction.