Chennai to Mahabalipuram Distance & Taxi Fare
The distance from Chennai to Mahabalipuram is 55 km by road, about 1.5 hrs by car. Book your Chennai to Mahabalipuram taxi with HJ Cabs. One-way fare: Sedan ₹1,745, SUV ₹2,295, Innova Crysta ₹2,925, local city fare confirmed upfront. No advance payment, no surge pricing, no night charge. Available 24/7 via WhatsApp or phone.
- No 130 km minimum
- No surge pricing
- Fixed upfront fare
- No advance needed
Chennai to Mahabalipuram Distance & Taxi Fare: The distance from Chennai to Mahabalipuram is 55 km by road. Travel time by car is approximately 1.5 hrs. One-way cab fare is ₹1,745 for a Sedan on the local city tariff. Round trip is ₹4,000 (₹14/km). No advance payment required. 24/7 service with upfront fixed fare by HJ Cabs.
- Distance
- 55 km
- Duration
- ~1.5 hrs
- One-Way (Sedan)
- ₹1,745 · local fare
- One-Way (SUV)
- ₹2,295 · local fare
- Round Trip (Sedan)
- ₹4,000 · ₹14/km
- Advance Payment
- Not required
- Innova Crysta: ₹2,925 one-way · ₹6,100 round trip
- Local city fare: no 130 km minimum on one-way trips
- First 20 km included in the base fare
Cab Service from Chennai to Mahabalipuram
Looking for a reliable Chennai to Mahabalipuram taxi? HJ Cabs runs this 55 km local route daily, covering both one-way drops and round trips, with air-conditioned Sedans, SUVs, and Innova Crystas driven by commercially licensed, background-checked drivers. The drive from Chennai to Mahabalipuram takes approximately 1.5 hrs under normal traffic, making it a convenient corridor for families, business travellers, pilgrims, and tourists across South India.
One-way cab fare from Chennai to Mahabalipuram is ₹1,745 for Sedan, ₹2,295 for SUV, and ₹2,925 for Innova Crysta, on the local city tariff with the fare quoted upfront before you confirm. For same-day returns, a round-trip cab from ₹4,000 (Sedan) keeps the same driver with you. The driver waits at Mahabalipuram for up to 4 hours at zero extra cost. No advance payment is required. Pay by cash or UPI only after reaching your destination.
- One-way fare: ₹1,745 (Sedan) · ₹2,295 (SUV) · ₹2,925 (Crysta)
- Round-trip fare: ₹4,000 (Sedan) · ₹5,350 (SUV) · ₹6,100 (Crysta). Driver waits up to 4 hrs free.
- Distance: 55 km · Estimated travel time: 1.5 hrs
- Vehicles: AC Sedan (4 pax) · AC SUV (6 pax) · AC Innova Crysta (6–7 pax)
- Pickup from home, hotel, railway station, or airport in Chennai
- Drop in Mahabalipuram, near Shore Temple
- 24/7 Available
- Fixed Fare, No Surge
- Verified Drivers
Pickup
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707
Drop
Mahabalipuram
12.6269, 80.1927
Route Distance
55 km
Travel Time
~1.5 hrs
Availability
24/7
Booking Advance
Not Required
Cab Fare: Chennai to Mahabalipuram
Local city fare for the 55 km trip. No 130 km minimum, no surge, no advance. Toll and parking charges extra where applicable.
Fare rates last updated: October 2026
Sedan
₹800 for the first 20 km, then ₹27/km
✓ Fixed fare · No meter · No surge
SUV
₹1,000 for the first 20 km, then ₹37/km
✓ Fixed fare · No meter · No surge
Innova Crysta
₹1,350 for the first 20 km, then ₹45/km
✓ Fixed fare · No meter · No surge
Available Vehicles & Fares
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios
SUV / MPV
Ertiga / Innova
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta
Why Choose HJ Cabs?
Verified Drivers
Background-checked, commercially licensed drivers on every outstation trip.
Round-the-Clock Service
24/7 outstation cab service: early morning, midnight, weekends, and public holidays.
No Hidden Charges
Fixed upfront taxi fare quoted before you confirm. No meter, no surge, no night charge.
Pay on Arrival
No advance payment needed. Pay by cash or UPI only after reaching your destination.
About Mahabalipuram, Your Drop Point
Mahabalipuram is a historic coastal heritage town in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, best known for the UNESCO World Heritage monument complex centered on Shore Temple. The town lies about 55 km south of Chennai along the East Coast Road corridor and developed as an important Pallava port during the 7th and 8th centuries.
- Drop near Shore Temple
- Mahabalipuram is in Chengalpattu district
- Pickup in Chennai, near Chennai Airport (MAA) and Marina Beach
- Chennai is in Chennai district
Distance from Chennai to Mahabalipuram and Nearby Places
| From Chennai to | Distance | Time | Sedan one-way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahabalipuram (this route) | 55 km | 1.5 hrs | ₹1,745 |
| Tiruvallur | 45 km | 1.5 hrs | ₹1,475 |
| Chengalpattu | 55 km | 1.5 hrs | ₹1,745 |
| Kanchipuram | 75 km | 1.5 hrs | ₹2,450 |
| Tirupati | 140 km | 2.5 hrs | ₹2,600 |
| Vellore | 145 km | 2.5 hrs | ₹2,675 |
| Puducherry | 170 km | 3 hrs | ₹3,050 |
Chennai to Mahabalipuram Distance by Road and Travel Time
The distance from Chennai to Mahabalipuram (also called Mamallapuram) by road is 55 km, and the drive takes around 1.5 hrs by car under normal traffic. The return distance from Mahabalipuram to Chennai is the same 55 km, so a round trip covers about 110 kilometres. Both places are inside the Chennai metro area, so the travel time depends mostly on city traffic, and early-morning or late-evening trips are usually quicker. HJ Cabs drivers know this route and take the fastest road for the time of travel. For a same-day return, a round-trip cab is recommended: the driver waits up to 4 hours at Mahabalipuram at no extra charge. Mahabalipuram is known for the Shore Temple, a notable heritage landmark. This 55 km route from Chennai takes approximately 1.5 hrs.
- Chennai to Mahabalipuram distance: 55 km by road
- Round-trip distance: about 110 km
- Travel time by car: 1.5 hrs
- Experienced drivers on this route
- Early morning & late night departures available
- Mahabalipuram — known for Shore Temple
One Way Cab Chennai to Mahabalipuram
Book a one-way local cab from Chennai to Mahabalipuram and pay only for the 55 km you travel, with no return charge and no waiting charge. The one-way fare is ₹1,745 for Sedan, ₹2,295 for SUV, and ₹2,925 for Innova Crysta on the local city tariff, with no 130 km minimum and the fare quoted upfront before you confirm. No surge pricing, no meter running, no hidden charges. What you see is what you pay.
- No return charge: you pay only for 55 km
- Sedan ₹1,745 · SUV ₹2,295 · Crysta ₹2,925
- Local city fare · No 130 km minimum
- Fare quoted upfront · No advance · Pay on arrival
Chennai to Mahabalipuram Taxi Fare
The one-way taxi fare from Chennai to Mahabalipuram is ₹1,745 for a Sedan. Both places are inside the Chennai metro local-fare area, so the trip is charged on the local city tariff instead of the 130 km outstation minimum: Sedan ₹800 for the first 20 km, then ₹27/km; SUV ₹1,000 for the first 20 km, then ₹37/km; Innova Crysta ₹1,350 for the first 20 km, then ₹45/km. All rates are fixed with no surge, no meter, and no night charges. Your fare is confirmed upfront before you accept the booking.
- Sedan ₹800 for the first 20 km, then ₹27/km
- SUV ₹1,000 for the first 20 km, then ₹37/km
- Innova Crysta ₹1,350 for the first 20 km, then ₹45/km
- No 130 km minimum · No surge pricing
Round Trip Cab Chennai to Mahabalipuram and Back
Planning a same-day return from Chennai to Mahabalipuram? Our round-trip cab keeps the same driver with you for the entire journey. The driver waits at Mahabalipuram for up to 4 hours at zero extra cost, with no separate cab needed for the return leg. The round-trip fare is ₹4,000 for Sedan, ₹5,350 for SUV, and ₹6,100 for Innova Crysta (₹14, ₹19 and ₹22/km, minimum 250 km), driver allowance included. On this short route, two one-way local rides (₹1,745 each for a Sedan) usually cost less, so book the round trip when you want the same driver to wait. Perfect for temple visits, medical appointments, business meetings, and family outings.
- Same driver for return: no rebooking needed
- Free waiting up to 4 hours at Mahabalipuram
- Sedan ₹4,000 · SUV ₹5,350 · Crysta ₹6,100
- Driver allowance included · Two one-way local rides usually cost less
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Chennai to Mahabalipuram: FAQs
The distance from Chennai to Mahabalipuram (also called Mamallapuram) by road is 55 km, and a round trip covers about 110 km. By car, the journey takes approximately 1.5 hrs depending on traffic and route taken. You can book a one-way cab from Chennai to Mahabalipuram starting at ₹1,745 (Sedan).
The one-way fare is ₹1,745 for Sedan, ₹2,295 for SUV, and ₹2,925 for Innova Crysta. This route is inside the Chennai metro local-fare area, so it is charged on the local city tariff (Sedan: ₹800 covers the first 20 km, then ₹27/km) rather than the 130 km outstation minimum. All fares are fixed, quoted upfront, with no hidden charges.
The journey is about 55 km and takes approximately ~1.5 hrs. Times may vary slightly with traffic.
For a short return on this route, two one-way local rides (₹1,745 each for a Sedan) usually cost less than a round-trip booking. A round trip that keeps the same driver waiting up to 4 hours at Mahabalipuram is billed on the 250 km round-trip minimum: ₹4,000 for Sedan, ₹5,350 for SUV, and ₹6,100 for Innova Crysta. Tell us your plan on WhatsApp and we will quote the cheaper option.
No advance payment is needed. Simply book your cab and pay the driver at the end of the trip using cash or UPI.
Hourly packages start at 5 hrs/50 km: Sedan ₹1,500, SUV ₹2,000, Crysta ₹2,500. Longer packages: 8 hrs/80 km from ₹2,400, 12 hrs/120 km from ₹3,600. Per-day packages include 250 km, starting from ₹4,000 for a Sedan.
We offer Sedans (4 passengers), SUVs (6 passengers), and premium Innova Crystas (7 passengers). All cars are air-conditioned, inspected, and operated by commercially licensed drivers.
This route is charged on the local city tariff, not a per-km outstation rate. The base fare of ₹800 for Sedan, ₹1,000 for SUV, and ₹1,350 for Innova Crysta covers the first 20 km. Beyond that it is ₹27/km for Sedan, ₹37/km for SUV, and ₹45/km for Innova Crysta. The total fare is quoted upfront before you confirm the booking.
Yes. HJ Cabs operates the reverse route from Mahabalipuram to Chennai at the same local fare, ₹1,745 for a Sedan. Alternatively, book a round trip from Chennai so the same driver returns you, saving you the hassle of rebooking.
No distance minimum applies on this route. Chennai and Mahabalipuram are both inside the Chennai metro local-fare area, so the 55 km trip is billed on the local city tariff instead of the 130 km outstation minimum: ₹1,745 for a Sedan (₹800 covers the first 20 km, then ₹27/km).
Yes. Innova Crysta is available for this route at ₹2,925 one-way on the local city tariff. The Crysta seats up to 7 passengers comfortably, making it ideal for family trips and groups. Fare is quoted upfront before you confirm.
HJ Cabs does not charge a cancellation fee for bookings cancelled before the driver is dispatched. Once the driver is en route to your pickup in Chennai, a nominal fee may apply. Since no advance payment is required, there is no deposit to forfeit. You only pay at the end of a completed journey by cash or UPI.
Yes. HJ Cabs operates 24/7 including early morning (2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM) and midnight departures from Chennai to Mahabalipuram at the same fixed local fare with no night surcharge. WhatsApp or call +91-9042657398 to confirm your pickup time and the driver is dispatched accordingly.
The road distance is approximately 55 km, taking around 1.5 hrs by car under normal traffic conditions.
Mahabalipuram is known for Shore Temple.