Chennai to Tirupati Drop Taxi — Pay ₹1,899 One Way
Chennai → Tirupati: distance, time & route
Tirupati is the most-booked pilgrim route from Chennai. Drivers know the Tirumala uphill ghat road and the Alipiri footpath drop-off. Most pilgrims book a pre-dawn departure (1-2 AM from Chennai) to reach Tirumala by 5-6 AM for morning darshan slots. This is an inter-state trip into Andhra Pradesh.
Recommended departure: 1:00 AM or 2:00 AM from Chennai — lands at Tirumala by morning darshan time.
Chennai to Tirupati drop taxi fare breakdown
One-way only. Driver bata, fuel and the one-way drop are included. Toll (~₹200) and parking are extra and passed through at actuals.
| Vehicle | Models | Seats | Rate | One-way fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | Wagon R / Alto / Kwid | 4 | ₹13/km | ₹1,899 |
| Sedan | Swift Dzire / Xcent / Amaze | 4 | ₹14/km | ₹1,999 |
| Etios | Toyota Etios | 5 | ₹14/km | ₹1,999 |
| SUV | Ertiga / Marazzo / Triber | 7 | ₹19/km | ₹2,699 |
| Innova | Toyota Innova | 7 | ₹20/km | ₹2,799 |
| Innova Crysta | Toyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹22/km | ₹3,099 |
Pickup zones in Chennai
Free pickup from any of these areas:
- Tambaram
- T. Nagar
- OMR
- Anna Nagar
- Adyar
- Porur
- Avadi
- Chennai Airport (MAA)
- Central Railway Station
Drop points in Tirupati
Most-requested drop locations:
- Tirupati Railway Station
- Alipiri (footpath base)
- Tirumala (uphill via ghat road)
- Renigunta Airport (TIR)
- Padmavathi Devi Temple (Tiruchanur)
Midway stops you can request
Up to 30 minutes of total halt time included at no extra cost:
- Sullurpeta
- Naidupeta (toll plaza)
Tirupati highlights
Popular drop destinations within Tirupati:
- Sri Venkateswara Temple (Tirumala)
- Padmavathi Devi Temple
- Kapila Theertham
- Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple
FAQs — Chennai to Tirupati
Does the drop taxi go up to Tirumala or only to Tirupati base?
Both. The driver can take you up the Tirumala ghat road (vehicle pass required, handled by driver) or drop you at the Alipiri footpath base if you're walking up.
Is the Andhra Pradesh inter-state permit included?
Yes. The Andhra Pradesh permit is included in our Chennai-Tirupati base fare.
Can I book a one-way drop taxi back to Chennai after darshan?
Yes — you can book separately for the return. Many pilgrims prefer two one-way drops rather than a round-trip, so the driver doesn't have to wait through the darshan window.
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