Tirupati to Mettupalayam Distance & Taxi Fare
The distance from Tirupati to Mettupalayam is 460 km by road, about 8.5 hrs by car. Book your Tirupati to Mettupalayam taxi with HJ Cabs. One-way fare: Sedan ₹7,400, SUV ₹9,800, Innova Crysta ₹11,180, driver allowance included and confirmed upfront. No advance payment, no surge pricing, no night charge. Available 24/7 via WhatsApp or phone.
- Driver bata included
- No surge pricing
- Fixed upfront fare
- No advance needed
Tirupati to Mettupalayam Distance & Taxi Fare: The distance from Tirupati to Mettupalayam is 460 km by road. Travel time by car is approximately 8.5 hrs. One-way cab fare is ₹7,400 for a Sedan (₹15/km), with driver allowance included. Round trip is ₹13,380 (₹14/km). No advance payment required. 24/7 service with upfront fixed fare by HJ Cabs.
- Distance
- 460 km
- Duration
- ~8.5 hrs
- One-Way (Sedan)
- ₹7,400 · ₹15/km
- One-Way (SUV)
- ₹9,800 · ₹20/km
- Round Trip (Sedan)
- ₹13,380 · ₹14/km
- Advance Payment
- Not required
- Innova Crysta: ₹11,180 one-way · ₹20,840 round trip
- Minimum 130 km applies per trip
- Driver allowance (bata) included in all quoted fares
Cab Service from Tirupati to Mettupalayam
Looking for a reliable Tirupati to Mettupalayam taxi? HJ Cabs runs this 460 km outstation 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 Tirupati to Mettupalayam takes approximately 8.5 hrs under normal traffic, making it a convenient corridor for families, business travellers, pilgrims, and tourists across South India.
One-way cab fare from Tirupati to Mettupalayam is ₹7,400 for Sedan, ₹9,800 for SUV, and ₹11,180 for Innova Crysta, with driver allowance (bata) included and fare quoted upfront before you confirm. For same-day returns, a round-trip cab from ₹13,380 (Sedan) keeps the same driver with you. The driver waits at Mettupalayam 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: ₹7,400 (Sedan) · ₹9,800 (SUV) · ₹11,180 (Crysta)
- Round-trip fare: ₹13,380 (Sedan) · ₹18,080 (SUV) · ₹20,840 (Crysta). Driver waits up to 4 hrs free.
- Distance: 460 km · Estimated travel time: 8.5 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 Tirupati
- Drop in Mettupalayam, near Nilgiri Mountain Railway starting point
- 24/7 Available
- Fixed Fare, No Surge
- Verified Drivers
Pickup
Tirupati
13.6288, 79.4192
Drop
Mettupalayam
11.2980, 76.9360
Route Distance
460 km
Travel Time
~8.5 hrs
Availability
24/7
Booking Advance
Not Required
Cab Fare: Tirupati to Mettupalayam
Total fare for the 460 km trip, driver allowance included. No surge, no advance. Toll, parking and permit charges extra where applicable.
Fare rates last updated: October 2026
Sedan
₹15/km × 460 km + ₹500 driver allowance
✓ Fixed fare · No meter · No surge
SUV
₹20/km × 460 km + ₹600 driver allowance
✓ Fixed fare · No meter · No surge
Innova Crysta
₹23/km × 460 km + ₹600 driver allowance
✓ 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 Mettupalayam, Your Drop Point
Mettupalayam is a town in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, around 40 km north of Coimbatore city on NH 181, sitting at the foot of the Nilgiri hills. It is best known as the starting point of the UNESCO-listed Nilgiri Mountain Railway, the rack-and-pinion line that climbs through the ghat sections to Coonoor and Ooty, making the town the principal gateway from the plains to the Nilgiris. Mettupalayam's markets serve as the main supply point for the hill towns above, supplying provisions that travel up the same ghat roads used by tourists and rail passengers. The town's annual Aadi Mariamman Festival at the Kottai Mariamman Temple, observed during Aadi Pooram nakshatra in the Tamil month of Aadi, features kappu kattu (sacred thread-tying), daily deity processions through market streets, and Thimithi fire-walking in a single continuous festival cycle. HJ Cabs provides 24/7 taxi and cab service in Mettupalayam, including transfers to and from Nilgiri Mountain Railway starting point, with fixed upfront fares, licensed, verified, and experienced drivers, and no advance payment required.
- Drop near Nilgiri Mountain Railway starting point
- Mettupalayam is in Coimbatore district
- Pickup in Tirupati, near Tirupati Airport (TIR)
- Tirupati is in Tirupati district
Distance from Tirupati to Mettupalayam and Nearby Places
| From Tirupati to | Distance | Time | Sedan one-way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mettupalayam (this route) | 460 km | 8.5 hrs | ₹7,400 |
| Kanchipuram | 110 km | 2 hrs | ₹2,450 |
| Tiruvallur | 110 km | 2 hrs | ₹2,450 |
| Nellore | 130 km | 2.5 hrs | ₹2,450 |
| Chennai | 140 km | 2.5 hrs | ₹2,600 |
| Bangalore | 260 km | 4.5 hrs | ₹4,400 |
| Hyderabad | 570 km | 9 hrs | ₹9,050 |
Tirupati to Mettupalayam Distance by Road and Travel Time by Car
The distance from Tirupati to Mettupalayam by road is 460 km, and the drive takes around 8.5 hrs by car under normal traffic. The return distance from Mettupalayam to Tirupati is the same 460 km, so a round trip covers about 920 kilometres. Early morning departures from Tirupati usually reach Mettupalayam before peak-hour traffic. 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 Mettupalayam at no extra charge. Mettupalayam is known for Nilgiri Mountain Railway starting point. This 460 km route from Tirupati takes approximately 8.5 hrs by road.
- Tirupati to Mettupalayam distance: 460 km by road
- Mettupalayam to Tirupati distance: the same 460 km
- Round-trip distance: about 920 km
- Travel time by car: 8.5 hrs
- Experienced drivers on this route
- Early morning & late night departures available
- Mettupalayam — known for Nilgiri Mountain Railway starting point
One Way Drop Taxi Tirupati to Mettupalayam
Book a one-way outstation drop taxi from Tirupati to Mettupalayam and pay only for the 460 km you travel, with no return charge and no waiting charge. The one-way fare is ₹7,400 for Sedan, ₹9,800 for SUV, and ₹11,180 for Innova Crysta (₹15, ₹20 and ₹23/km), with driver allowance (bata) included and 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 460 km
- Sedan ₹7,400 · SUV ₹9,800 · Crysta ₹11,180
- Min 130 km applies · Driver allowance (bata) included
- Fare quoted upfront · No advance · Pay on arrival
Tirupati to Mettupalayam Taxi Fare
The one-way taxi fare from Tirupati to Mettupalayam is ₹7,400 for a Sedan, including driver allowance. Fares are charged on a per-km basis, starting from ₹15/km for Sedan, ₹20/km for SUV, and ₹23/km for Innova Crysta. Driver allowance (bata) is included in every quoted fare. For round trips, the rate drops to ₹14/km for Sedan and ₹22/km for Crysta, making round trips more economical on longer routes. All rates are fixed with no surge, no meter, and no night charges. Your fare is confirmed upfront before you accept the booking.
- Sedan ₹15/km one-way · ₹14/km round trip
- SUV ₹20/km one-way · ₹19/km round trip
- Innova Crysta ₹23/km one-way · ₹22/km round trip
- Min 130 km applies · Driver bata included · No surge pricing
Round Trip Cab Tirupati to Mettupalayam and Back
Planning a same-day return from Tirupati to Mettupalayam? Our round-trip cab keeps the same driver with you for the entire journey. The driver waits at Mettupalayam for up to 4 hours at zero extra cost, with no separate cab needed for the return leg. The round-trip fare is ₹13,380 for Sedan, ₹18,080 for SUV, and ₹20,840 for Innova Crysta (₹14, ₹19 and ₹22/km, minimum 250 km), driver allowance included. The lower per-km rate makes round trips more economical than booking two separate one-ways. 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 Mettupalayam
- Sedan ₹13,380 · SUV ₹18,080 · Crysta ₹20,840
- Driver allowance included · More economical than two one-ways
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Tirupati to Mettupalayam: FAQs
The distance from Tirupati to Mettupalayam by road is 460 km, and a round trip covers about 920 km. By car, the journey takes approximately 8.5 hrs depending on traffic and route taken. You can book a one-way cab from Tirupati to Mettupalayam starting at ₹7,400 (Sedan).
The one-way fare is ₹7,400 for Sedan, ₹9,800 for SUV, and ₹11,180 for Innova Crysta (₹15, ₹20 and ₹23/km), with driver allowance (bata) included. A round trip is ₹13,380 for Sedan. All fares are fixed, quoted upfront, with no hidden charges.
The journey is about 460 km and takes approximately 8.5 hrs. Times may vary slightly with traffic.
Yes. The round-trip fare is ₹13,380 for Sedan, ₹18,080 for SUV, and ₹20,840 for Innova Crysta, at ₹14, ₹19 and ₹22/km, which is lower than the one-way per-km rate. The driver waits up to 4 hours at Mettupalayam at no extra cost, with no need to book a separate return cab.
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.
Base per km rates are ₹15/km for Sedan, ₹20/km for SUV, and ₹23/km for Innova Crysta. These rates are used to calculate the total trip fare, which also includes a driver allowance (bata). The total fare is quoted upfront before you confirm the booking.
Yes. HJ Cabs operates the reverse route from Mettupalayam to Tirupati at the same per-km rates, starting from ₹15/km for Sedan. Alternatively, book a round trip from Tirupati so the same driver returns you, saving you the hassle of rebooking.
Yes. HJ Cabs applies a minimum of 130 km per one-way trip. For short routes, the fare is calculated on this minimum even if the actual distance is less. The 460 km Tirupati to Mettupalayam route is above the minimum, so the full route distance is billed at the per-km rate.
Yes. Innova Crysta is available for this route at ₹11,180 one-way (₹23/km) and ₹20,840 round trip (₹22/km), with driver allowance included. 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 Tirupati, 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 Tirupati to Mettupalayam at the same fixed per-km 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 460 km, taking around 8.5 hrs by car under normal traffic conditions.
Mettupalayam is known for Nilgiri Mountain Railway starting point.