Chennai to Mahabalipuram Cab
One-way taxi from Chennai to Mahabalipuram — 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
Chennai to Mahabalipuram one-way taxi
The short coastal hop. An hour and a bit down the ECR to the shore temples and the beach resorts — the run that makes sense as a drop rather than a rental when you are staying the night.
Chennai to Mahabalipuram 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.
Two toll plazas on the ECR, charged at actuals. Airport pickups work well: MAA to Mahabalipuram skips the city centre entirely via the OMR–ECR link.
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 Mahabalipuram
- ECR beach resorts
- Shore Temple and the monuments
- Kovalam
- Serviceable ECR addresses
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 Mahabalipuram 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
Can you pick up from Chennai Airport and drop at an ECR resort?
Yes, and it avoids the city entirely. Share the flight number and the resort name at booking.
Is this priced as a one-way drop?
Yes. A minimum kilometre applies on short routes, which the fare above already accounts for.
Can we stop at the Crocodile Bank or Dakshinachitra?
Both are directly on the ECR. Mention it at booking so the driver plans the halt.
Travelling the other way?
One-way taxi from Mahabalipuram to Chennai, priced and written for that direction.