Mahabalipuram to Thirukalukundram Distance & Taxi Fare

The distance from Mahabalipuram (also called Mamallapuram) to Thirukalukundram by road is 16 km, and a round trip covers about 32 km. By car, the journey takes approximately 25 min depending on traffic and route taken. You can book a one-way cab from Mahabalipuram to Thirukalukundram starting at ₹800 (Sedan).

The one-way fare is ₹800 for Sedan, ₹1,000 for SUV, and ₹1,350 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 16 km and takes approximately ~25 min. Times may vary slightly with traffic.

For a short return on this route, two one-way local rides (₹800 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 Thirukalukundram 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 Thirukalukundram to Mahabalipuram at the same local fare, ₹800 for a Sedan. Alternatively, book a round trip from Mahabalipuram so the same driver returns you, saving you the hassle of rebooking.

No distance minimum applies on this route. Mahabalipuram and Thirukalukundram are both inside the Chennai metro local-fare area, so the 16 km trip is billed on the local city tariff instead of the 130 km outstation minimum: ₹800 for a Sedan (₹800 covers the first 20 km, then ₹27/km).

Yes. Innova Crysta is available for this route at ₹1,350 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 Mahabalipuram, 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 Mahabalipuram to Thirukalukundram 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 16 km, taking around 25 min by car under normal traffic conditions.

Thirukalukundram is known for Vedagiriswarar Temple.