Edappadi to Mahabalipuram Cab & One Way Taxi — from ₹4,764
A one-way cab from Edappadi to Mahabalipuram costs ₹4,764 for a Hatchback to ₹7,329 for a SUV Innova (7+1), GST included, for the 349 km drive of about 7 hrs, with 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup. Toll is paid on the road and shown separately before you book; no state permit applies. You pay 20% now and the rest to the driver, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Distance
349 km
Travel Time
about 7 hrs
Fares
Live & upfront
How to book a Edappadi to Mahabalipuram cab
Step 1
Pick the car
Choose between Hatchback, Sedan, SUV Innova (6+1), SUV Innova (7+1) on the Edappadi to Mahabalipuram fare table; the price shown is the price you pay.
Step 2
Pay 20% to confirm
Enter the pickup address and time and pay 20% 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.
Edappadi to Mahabalipuram Taxi Fare
| Car | Seats | One way | Beyond the route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹4,764 | ₹10.7/km |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹5,130 | ₹12.5/km |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹6,963 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹7,329 | ₹20/km |
All fares include GST and cover the full 349 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 349 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, already inside the price shown
- 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
- 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 Edappadi to Mahabalipuram Route
The Hatchback is the entry fare at ₹4,764; a Sedan is ₹366 more, and the SUV Innova (7+1) for 7 passengers is ₹7,329. Every fare is for the whole 349 km; distance beyond the route you booked is ₹10.7 per km, collected at the drop.
Both ends are in Tamil Nadu, so there is no permit to buy and no border to clear. Toll is paid on the road and shown separately before you book; no state permit applies.
Need the other direction? Mahabalipuram to Edappadi costs the same and is booked from its own page.
Waiting is free for 45 minutes at pickup and ₹2 a minute after that. There is no surge and no night charge on a one-way trip; the driver's allowance is inside the fare and nothing is collected in cash beyond the balance shown at booking.
349 km is a half-day on the road. Most riders leave Edappadi early, stop once for a meal, and reach Mahabalipuram in the early afternoon; a late-evening start is fine too, because a one-way fare here has no night charge.
- One way from ₹4,764, all 349 km included
- No return fare on a one-way trip
- 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup
- No night charge and no surge pricing
- No interstate permit needed on this route
- Verified driver, details shared before departure
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 a small advance
Confirm with ~20% now, settle the balance after the trip.
WHERE THIS ROAD ENDS
How to reach Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram is an hour down the coast from Chennai, and its monuments are a UNESCO group carved out of the granite where it stands rather than built on it.
Every road in, priced
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Edappadi to Mahabalipuram 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 Edappadi to Mahabalipuram drive take?+
The 349 km journey typically takes about 7 hrs by cab, depending on traffic and the stops you choose to make.
Can I book a one-way cab from Edappadi to Mahabalipuram?+
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 Edappadi to Mahabalipuram?+
The same thing as a one-way cab: the car takes you from Edappadi to Mahabalipuram 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 349 km you book are the kilometres you pay for.
Is advance payment required?+
You confirm the booking by paying an advance of 20% 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 12 hours a cancellation fee of 20% of the fare applies, capped at ₹100, and the rest of your advance is refunded. Inside 12 hours of pickup the advance is not refunded. The exact amount is always shown before you confirm the cancellation.
THE DRIVE BACK
Mahabalipuram to Edappadi cab — from ₹4,764
Same road, priced on its own. A one-way each way is often cheaper than holding the car for days.