Chennai to Tirupati Cab, One Way & Drop Taxi — from ₹2,136
A one-way cab from Chennai to Tirupati costs ₹2,136 for a Hatchback to ₹3,396 for a SUV Innova Premium before 5% GST, for the 133 km drive of about 2.5 hrs, with 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup. Toll on this road is ₹200 and the Andhra Pradesh permit ₹400; the toll-inclusive fare shows both before you pay. You pay 10% now and the rest to the driver, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Distance
133 km
Travel Time
3–3.5 hours
Fares
Live & upfront
How to book a Chennai to Tirupati cab
Step 1
Pick the car
Choose between Hatchback, Sedan, SUV Ertiga, SUV Carens, SUV Innova, SUV Innova (6+1), SUV Innova (7+1), SUV Innova Premium on the Chennai to Tirupati fare table; the price shown is the price you pay.
Step 2
Pay 10% to confirm
Enter the pickup address and time and pay 10% of the fare online by UPI or card. The rest goes to the driver after the trip.
Step 3
Get the driver's details
The driver's name, number and car are shared before departure, with live tracking on the day and a start code that only you can give the driver.
Chennai to Tirupati Taxi Fare
| Car | Seats | One way | Beyond the route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹2,136 | ₹13/km |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹2,136 | ₹13/km |
| SUV Ertiga | — | ₹2,696 | ₹17/km |
| SUV Carens | — | ₹2,836 | ₹18/km |
| SUV Innova | — | ₹2,976 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹2,976 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹2,976 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova Premium | — | ₹3,396 | ₹22/km |
All fares are before 5% GST, which is added at payment, and cover the full 133 km. Round trips are priced with the return leg and the driver's allowance for each day included — choose your dates to see the fare.
In the fare
- All 133 km — no per-km charge on the route you booked
- Fuel and the driver's daily allowance
- 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup
- 5% GST, added at payment as its own line
- No night charge, no surge
You choose, or you pay
- Toll and state permit — pick a toll-included fare, or a lower one and pay at the booth
- Past Andhra Pradesh, the next state's permit is paid at its checkpost
- Parking, where the destination charges it
- Waiting past the free window, at your car's per-minute rate
Every one of these appears on the fare screen before you book — not at drop.
About the Chennai to Tirupati Route
Chennai to Tirupati is the quickest big-city approach to Tirumala, a straightforward highway drive through Tiruvallur and the Andhra border towns.
Same-day darshan round trips are the norm here — leave before dawn, and your cab waits at the base or hilltop while you visit the temple.
- Fastest metro route to Tirumala
- Same-day darshan round trips
- Driver waits during your visit
Why book with Gaadix?
Verified drivers
Every driver is background-verified before their first trip.
Live trip tracking
Track your cab in real time and share the trip with family.
Pay after the trip
Pay the driver after the trip, or 10% now and save with a coupon.
WHERE THIS ROAD ENDS
How to reach Tirupati
Tirupati is the town below Tirumala, where the Venkateswara temple stands on the hill — one of the most visited places of worship anywhere, and busy accordingly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many km is Chennai to Tirupati by road?+
Chennai to Tirupati is 133 km by road, about 3–3.5 hours by cab. The fare on this page is for the whole 133 km, not a meter.
What is the toll from Chennai to Tirupati?+
Toll on the Chennai to Tirupati road is ₹200, and the Andhra Pradesh state permit is ₹400. Pick the toll-included fare and nothing is collected at the plazas; the lower fare leaves the toll to be paid on the road. Either way it is shown before you book.
How much does the Chennai to Tirupati cab cost?+
Fares depend on the vehicle you choose — hatchback, sedan or SUV. Enter your pickup and drop to see the exact live fare, with tolls, state taxes and GST itemised before you confirm the booking. True one-way pricing: you only pay for the distance you travel.
How long does the Chennai to Tirupati drive take?+
The 133 km journey typically takes 3–3.5 hours by cab, depending on traffic and the stops you choose to make.
Can I book a one-way cab from Chennai to Tirupati?+
Yes. Gaadix offers true one-way fares on this route, so you only pay for the distance you travel — no return charges. Round trips with driver waiting time are also available.
What is a drop taxi from Chennai to Tirupati?+
The same thing as a one-way cab: the car takes you from Chennai to Tirupati and you pay for that direction only, never for the driver's return. On Gaadix every one-way fare is a drop-taxi fare — the 133 km you book are the kilometres you pay for.
Is advance payment required?+
You confirm the booking by paying an advance of 10% and settle the balance with the driver after the trip. Cancellation is free at any time before a driver accepts, and free up to 24 hours before pickup once one has. Between 24 and 2 hours a cancellation fee of 20% of the fare applies, capped at ₹100, and the rest of your advance is refunded. Inside 2 hours of pickup the advance is not refunded. The exact amount is always shown before you confirm the cancellation.
Worth knowing about this route
This route crosses into Andhra Pradesh
Leaving Tamil Nadu for Andhra Pradesh means a state permit. Whether you pay it depends on the fare you pick: a toll-included fare has it inside, and nothing is collected at the border; the cheaper fare leaves it out, and it is handed over at the checkpost. The amount is set by Andhra Pradesh, not by us, and the receipt is theirs.
A round trip here is billed by the day, not the kilometre
A return journey is charged for at least 300 km per day, because the car stays with you for the whole trip rather than picking up another fare. This route is 133 km each way, so 266 km of driving over 3 days is still billed as 900 km. On a short trip that floor is most of the fare, and two one-way journeys can work out cheaper — worth comparing both before you book.
Tirupati and Tirumala are two different places
Tirupati is the town at the foot of the hills; the temple is at Tirumala, roughly 20 km up a ghat road. Say which one you are going to when you book: the drive up the hill is extra distance and time, and a fare to Tirupati ends in the town.
The Alipiri checkpoint
Every vehicle going up to Tirumala is checked at Alipiri, at the foot of the ghat. Alcohol, tobacco and non-vegetarian food are not allowed on the hill, so leave them out of the car and the check takes minutes. The ghat has separate roads for going up and coming down.
THE DRIVE BACK
Tirupati to Chennai cab — from ₹2,163
Same road, priced on its own. A one-way each way is often cheaper than holding the car for days.