✈ Chennai → Mahabalipuram

Chennai to Mahabalipuram Cab

Pre-booked, fixed price. Driver meets you at your location — no surge, no queues, no surprises.

Sedan from ₹1,300 24/7 Service ~60 km · ~1–1.5 hrs
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Distance: ~60 km  |  Travel Time: ~1–1.5 hrs  |  Starting Fare: ₹1,300  |  24/7 Available

Book a private cab from Chennai to Mahabalipuram via the scenic East Coast Road. Home to UNESCO-listed Shore Temple, Five Rathas, and Arjuna’s Penance, Mahabalipuram is Tamil Nadu’s most popular day-trip destination from Chennai — 60 km via ECR, about 1 to 1.5 hours.

Why Book With TaxiBazaar?

Fixed Price — No Surge

Transparent fare including all tolls and driver charges. Quoted fare is the final fare.

Door-to-Door Pickup

Driver picks you up from your hotel, office, or any Chennai address.

On-Time Pickup

Confirmed driver, confirmed time. No last-minute cancellations.

24/7 Available

Early morning, late night — we're always ready for your journey.

Transparent Pricing — Chennai to Mahabalipuram

All fares are fixed and include tolls, taxes, and driver charges. What you see is what you pay.

Best Value
₹1,300one way

Sedan

Swift Dzire / Toyota Etios

  • 3 passengers
  • 2 bags
  • Tolls & Taxes Included
  • Meet & Greet
₹1,700one way

SUV

Ertiga / XL6

  • 5 passengers
  • 3–4 bags
  • Tolls & Taxes Included
  • Extra Comfort
₹2,200one way

Innova

Toyota Innova

  • 6 passengers
  • 4–5 bags
  • Tolls & Taxes Included
  • Best for Families
₹2,700one way

Innova Crysta

Toyota Innova Crysta

  • 6 passengers
  • 5+ bags
  • Tolls & Taxes Included
  • Premium Comfort
Your Departure Point

About Chennai — Tamil Nadu’s Capital

Chennai is Tamil Nadu’s capital and South India’s largest city. At just 60 km from Mahabalipuram via the East Coast Road, it is the most common starting point for day trips to the UNESCO heritage site. ECR is a coastal highway offering beautiful sea views for most of the journey.

Marina Beach nearby
60 km to Mahabalipuram via ECR
1–1.5 hrs drive
Fixed ₹1,300 fare
Chennai
24/7 operations
About the Destination

About Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)

Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site town on the Coromandel Coast, 60 km from Chennai. Famous for its 7th and 8th century Pallava rock-cut temples and monuments: Shore Temple (on the beach), Five Rathas (Pancha Rathas), Arjuna’s Penance (the world’s largest bas-relief), and the Mahishasuramardini Cave Temple. Also has a popular beach and seafood restaurants.

Shore Temple — UNESCO heritage
Five Rathas — rock-cut temples
Arjuna’s Penance — world’s largest bas-relief
Mahabalipuram Beach
Seafood & restaurants
60 km from Chennai via ECR
Your Journey

Chennai to Mahabalipuram Route

Your driver follows the fastest route via ECR (East Coast Road). ~1–1.5 hrs under normal traffic. All tolls included in your fare.

Chennai

Driver picks up at your location

ECR south

~30 min · scenic coastal highway

Kovalam / Muttukadu

~45 min · midway point on ECR

Mahabalipuram

Drop at Shore Temple, Five Rathas, or your hotel

Quick Facts
Total Distance~60 km
Travel Time~1–1.5 hrs
Best RouteECR (East Coast Road)
Sedan Fare₹1,300 (fixed)
SUV Fare₹1,700 (fixed)
Innova Fare₹2,200 (fixed)
Toll ChargesIncluded
Waiting Time45 mins free
CancellationFree up to 2 hrs
ConfirmationInstant

What Passengers Say

★★★★★

Day trip from Chennai to Mahabalipuram. Driver was excellent — knew the best parking spots near Shore Temple and Five Rathas. Fixed fare for the whole day. Loved it.

RN
Ravi Narayan
Chennai → Mahabalipuram
★★★★★

Family trip to Mahabalipuram UNESCO site. Clean Innova, driver waited 4 hours for us. All sites covered. Fixed pricing with no surprises. Highly recommend TaxiBazaar.

SK
Shreya Kumar
Chennai → Mahabalipuram
★★★★★

Chennai to Mahabalipuram via ECR on a clear morning. One of the most beautiful drives. Driver suggested the Pancha Rathas entry point. Perfect day out.

AM
Arjun Menon
Chennai → Mahabalipuram

FAQs — Chennai to Mahabalipuram

A cab from Chennai to Mahabalipuram costs ₹1,300 for Sedan, ₹1,700 for SUV, ₹2,200 for Innova, and ₹2,700 for Innova Crysta. All fares include tolls, taxes, and driver charges.

Chennai to Mahabalipuram is approximately 60 km via ECR. Travel time is 1–1.5 hours depending on traffic. ECR is generally smooth outside peak weekend hours.

Key sites: Shore Temple (on the beach), Five Rathas (Pancha Rathas), Arjuna’s Penance, Mahishasuramardini Cave Temple, Tiger Cave, and Mahabalipuram Beach. A full visit takes 3–4 hours.

Yes. Mahabalipuram is en route to Pondicherry on ECR. Many travellers stop at Mahabalipuram (1.5–2 hrs) and continue to Pondicherry for a night. Ask about our combined-stop cab option.

Yes. All ECR tolls are included in the quoted fare. No end-of-trip toll charges.