Madurai to Chennai Cab
One-way taxi from Madurai to Chennai — you pay for the drop, not the return.
- Distance460 km
- Travel time7.5 – 8.5 hours
- Sedan from₹6,840
- RouteNH-44 through Dindigul, then NH-38 via Trichy and Villupuram
Madurai to Chennai one-way taxi
Heading north after a temple visit or a family event. Book the drop to Chennai on its own and the return leg to Madurai stays off your bill — the difference on a 460 km route is substantial.
Madurai to Chennai taxi fare
| Vehicle | Passengers | One-way fare |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 1–4 passengers | ₹6,840 |
| SUV | 1–6 passengers | ₹8,220 |
| Innova Crysta | 1–6 passengers | ₹10,160 |
| Tempo Traveller | 9–12 passengers | ₹13,020 |
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
460 km · about 7.5 – 8.5 hours · NH-44 through Dindigul, then NH-38 via Trichy and Villupuram.
Pickups from the Meenakshi temple area need a little planning: the streets nearest the temple are restricted, so the driver uses the closest permitted point and helps with luggage from there.
Pickup points in Madurai
- Madurai Airport (IXM)
- Meenakshi Amman Temple area
- Anna Nagar and K.K. Nagar
- Mattuthavani bus stand
- Madurai Junction
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. Temple-area streets are tight and partly restricted. Drivers use the nearest permitted drop point and walk the last stretch with you if needed.
Why book this as a one-way drop?
A traditional outstation quote for Madurai to Chennai assumes the vehicle drives back — so you are billed for up to 920 km even though you travel 460. 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 the cab reach my hotel near the Meenakshi temple?
As close as the restrictions allow. The driver picks the nearest permitted point and assists with luggage the rest of the way.
Is Madurai Airport a valid pickup?
Yes. Avaniyapuram pickups are handled routinely, including early morning arrivals.
Do you serve Rameswaram or Kanyakumari on the way?
Those are separate routes rather than stops — they run in the opposite direction from Madurai. Ask us and we will quote them as their own one-way drops.
Travelling the other way?
One-way taxi from Chennai to Madurai, priced and written for that direction.