Trichy to Chennai taxi and Urbania
Trichy to Chennai is our busiest outstation route. Families travel for weddings and hospital visits, corporates for meetings, and many travellers go to catch flights from Chennai International. The four-lane NH 38 makes it an easy 6-hour run with good food stops. Choose a sedan or Innova for a quick business trip, or an Urbania when the whole family is travelling together.
- Distance330 km
- Drive time~5.5-6 hrs
- Urbania₹37/km
- Best routeNH 38 via Perambalur, Villupuram & Chengalpattu
Trichy to Chennai taxi fare
Urbania rate below. For other vehicles, send your trip and we reply with the fare.
Force Urbania, 10 to 17 seats
₹37 per km
₹700 driver bata a day, minimum 300 km a day, toll, parking and permit extra
Places to stop on the way
- Trichy
Pickup from your home, hotel, Trichy Junction or the airport.
- Samayapuram Mariamman Temple
Just 20 minutes out of Trichy, right on the highway. Many travellers stop for a quick darshan to start the journey.
- Perambalur
The halfway town for tea and tiffin. Our drivers know the cleanest restaurants on this stretch.
- Villupuram
The junction for Gingee Fort and Tiruvannamalai if you want to add a detour.
- Melmaruvathur
The famous Adhiparasakthi temple sits right on the highway, about 90 km before Chennai.
- Chennai
Tamil Nadu’s capital, in a single comfortable drive.
Things to see in Chennai
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore
- Marina Beach
- Fort St. George
- San Thome Basilica
- Mahabalipuram shore temples (1 hr south)
- T. Nagar shopping
Flying out of Chennai (MAA)? Tell us your flight time. We add a buffer for Tambaram traffic so you reach the terminal at least 2.5 hours before departure.
A simple Chennai trip plan.
Leave Trichy by 5 AM to beat the Chengalpattu-Tambaram traffic and reach central Chennai before 11 AM.
Do meetings, the hospital visit or sightseeing. Your vehicle and driver stay with you for local runs.
Head back after 8 PM for a smooth night drive, or stay over and return the next morning.
Which vehicle for your group?
| Group size | Best vehicle |
|---|---|
| 1-4 people | Etios or Ciaz |
| 5-6 people | Innova Crysta or Innova |
| 7 people | Toyota Innova (7 seats) |
| 8-10 people | Force Urbania 10+1 |
| 11-13 people | Urbania 13+1 or Tempo 14+1 |
| 14-17 people | Urbania 17+1 or Tempo 18+1 |
Our pick for Chennai: Etios, Ciaz or Innova Crysta for 1-7 people; Urbania 13+1 for families and wedding parties.
Why travel with Sri Chinthamani
- Trichy-based: our office is on Trichy-Dindigul Road, Karumandapam
- Drivers who’ve done the Trichy-Chennai run many times
- Clean AC Urbanias, Tempo Travellers and cars
- Transparent quote: per-km, bata and extras listed
- 24x7, with last-minute bookings welcome
“Dinesh was an excellent driver throughout our trip.”
Trichy to Chennai taxi: common questions
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What is the distance from Trichy to Chennai?
About 330 km by road via NH 38 via Perambalur, Villupuram & Chengalpattu. Plan for roughly 5.5-6 hours of driving, plus your stops.
What is the Trichy to Chennai Urbania rate?
₹37 per km with ₹700 driver bata a day and a 300 km per day minimum. Toll, parking and other-state permit and taxes are extra.
What about the Tempo Traveller or a car to Chennai?
Send your date and group size on WhatsApp or call us. We reply with the fare in a few minutes.
Which vehicle is best for Trichy to Chennai?
Etios, Ciaz or Innova Crysta for 1-7 people; Urbania 13+1 for families and wedding parties.
Can we stop at places on the way to Chennai?
Yes. Most people stop at Samayapuram Mariamman Temple, Perambalur, Villupuram, Melmaruvathur. The driver stops wherever you want.
Are tolls included in the Trichy to Chennai fare?
No. Toll, parking are extra.
What is the best time to travel to Chennai?
All year. Avoid the Chennai outskirts between 8-11 AM and 5-9 PM on weekdays.
Book your Trichy to Chennai trip
Call or WhatsApp us with your date, pickup and how many people. We answer 24 hours a day.
