Chennai to Vellore Cab
One-way taxi from Chennai to Vellore — you pay for the drop, not the return.
- Distance140 km
- Travel time2.5 – 3 hours
- Sedan from₹2,360
- RouteNH-48 via Sriperumbudur, Kanchipuram and Ranipet
Chennai to Vellore one-way taxi
Almost every Chennai to Vellore booking is a CMC Hospital trip, and almost all of them are early. A one-way drop gets the patient and family to the campus for an appointment slot without a vehicle waiting outside all day.
Chennai to Vellore taxi fare
| Vehicle | Passengers | One-way fare |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 1–4 passengers | ₹2,360 |
| SUV | 1–6 passengers | ₹2,780 |
| Innova Crysta | 1–6 passengers | ₹3,440 |
| 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
140 km · about 2.5 – 3 hours · NH-48 via Sriperumbudur, Kanchipuram and Ranipet.
CMC registration starts early and the queues build fast. Most families book a 04:00 or 05:00 pickup from Chennai to be at the hospital gate by 07:00.
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 Vellore
- CMC Hospital, Vellore
- CMC Ranipet campus
- Katpadi Junction
- Hotels around the CMC campus
- Sathuvachari
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 Vellore assumes the vehicle drives back — so you are billed for up to 280 km even though you travel 140. 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 drop directly at CMC Hospital?
Yes — the main Vellore campus and the Ranipet campus are both standard drop points. Tell us which one when booking.
How early can the pickup be?
As early as you need, including 03:00 and 04:00. A night allowance applies before 06:00.
Is the vehicle suitable for a patient travelling?
For a patient who needs room to recline, book the Innova Crysta. Mention any assistance needed at booking and we brief the driver.
Travelling the other way?
One-way taxi from Vellore to Chennai, priced and written for that direction.