Puducherry Airport to Vellore Taxi — from ₹2,179
Pondicherry Airport to Vellore: 167.6 km, about 3 hr 14 min. The fare is for the whole car, any hour, with the driver waiting at the terminal.
Puducherry airport to Vellore cab fare
| Car | Seats | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹2,179 |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹2,179 |
| SUV Ertiga | — | ₹2,850 |
| SUV Carens | — | ₹3,017 |
| SUV Innova | — | ₹3,185 |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹3,185 |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹3,185 |
| SUV Innova Premium | — | ₹3,688 |
For the whole car, before 5% GST (added at payment), 167.6 km covered. The same engine prices the drop from Vellore back to the airport.
What you pay at the gate
Not in the fare above — and every airport cab has them
- Airport entry fee — charged by the airport when the car enters the pickup zone
- Parking — if your flight is late and the driver waits inside
- Toll — on the expressway into the city, where there is one
Passed on at cost, exactly what the barrier charges. Ask the driver for the receipt — it is the airport's, not ours.
FROM THE CITY INSTEAD
Pondicherry to Vellore cab — from ₹2,556
The same drive from the city centre, 163.7 km, as a one-way outstation fare.
How to book a Puducherry airport to Vellore taxi
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 Puducherry airport to Vellore fare table. The fare is for the whole car, any hour, and the airport's own charges are listed separately.
Step 2
Pay 10% to confirm
Enter the terminal or the Vellore address, the date and the time, and pay 10% of the fare online by UPI or card. The rest goes to the driver after the trip.
Step 3
Meet the driver
For a pickup the driver waits at the arrivals exit with your name and the car's number; for a drop the car is at your door at the time you set. Details and live tracking come before departure.
Questions people actually ask
What is the taxi fare from Puducherry airport to Vellore?+
₹2,179 for a hatchback and ₹3,688 for a suv innova premium — the fare for the whole car, before 5% GST. Airport entry, parking and toll are added at cost.
How far is Vellore from Pondicherry Airport?+
167.6 km by road, about 3 hr 14 min in normal traffic.
Can I book the other way — Vellore to Puducherry airport?+
Yes. The drop to the airport is priced by the same engine; choose "To airport" in the booking form and it quotes the Vellore pickup. Book for the time you need to be at the terminal, and the app will tell you when the driver sets off.
What if my flight is delayed?+
Book for the scheduled landing. Waiting is free for the first 10 minutes after your pickup time — 45 minutes on a long outstation transfer — then charged by the minute at the car's rate, with the clock shown in the app as it runs.
Where does the driver meet me?+
At the pickup bay outside your terminal at Pondicherry Airport. The driver's name, number and number plate reach you as soon as they accept, and you can follow the car on the map.
Is there a night charge?+
No. An airport transfer costs the same at 3 am as at 3 pm, plus the airport's own charges at cost.