Popular drop taxi routes from Pondicherry
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry to Chennai | about 170 km | about 3.5 hours | Take the East Coast Road for a scenic drive or the highway through Tindivanam for speed. | See live fare |
| Pondicherry to Chennai Airport | about 155 km | about 3 hours | Leave extra time for traffic near Chennai. | See live fare |
| Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram | about 110 km | about 2 hours | A popular stop on the coast; weekends are busy. | See live fare |
| Pondicherry to Chidambaram | about 75 km | about 1.5 hours | The Nataraja temple closes in the afternoon, so an early start helps. | See live fare |
| Pondicherry to Tiruvannamalai | about 105 km | about 2 hours | Roads are very busy on full moon days. | See live fare |
| Pondicherry to Thanjavur | about 185 km | about 3.5 hours | A long run through Chidambaram and Kumbakonam. | See live fare |
| Pondicherry to Trichy | about 220 km | about 4.5 hours | A highway run often used for flights from Trichy airport. | See live fare |
Distances and times are approximate and depend on the road and the traffic. The fare is not listed here: it is calculated live when you search, so it is always the current one.
Choose your vehicle
Hatchback
Swift, WagonR or similar. Four seats, good for one or two people with light luggage.
Sedan
Dzire, Etios or similar. Four seats with a larger boot for a family of four.
SUV or Innova
Ertiga, Innova or similar. Six or seven seats, for families and hill roads.
Tempo traveller
Twelve to seventeen seats for groups travelling together.
Cab services in Pondicherry
One-way drop taxi
Pay for one side only. Best when you do not need the cab back.
Outstation round trip
The same cab and driver stay with you until you are back; halts and extra days are shown before you book.
Airport pickup and drop
Book a cab to or from the airport at any hour of the day.
Local hourly rental
A cab by the hour for shopping, meetings and temple visits.
Tour packages
Sightseeing packages for the places people visit from here.
Tempo traveller on rent
Family and office groups, with room for luggage.
Pickups across the city, including Puducherry Airport (PNY); Puducherry Railway Station; Puducherry New Bus Stand bus stands.
When people book a cab in Pondicherry
- Drop taxi to Chennai and Chennai airport
- Day trip to Auroville and Matrimandir
- One way cab to Mahabalipuram along the East Coast Road
- Outstation cab to Chidambaram and Thanjavur
Places people go from Pondicherry
- Promenade Beach
- Auroville and Matrimandir
- Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Paradise Beach
- Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- French Quarter (White Town)
- Serenity Beach
- Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Also from Pondicherry
Bus hire in Pondicherry
Tempo traveller, mini bus and tourist coach for your group.
Hire a driver in Pondicherry
An acting driver or call driver for your own car.
Bus tickets
Book seats on regular buses from Pondicherry and across South India.
Hire a full bus
See photos and amenities and ask the operator for a price.
Why book with Oray in Pondicherry
Fares shown first
Charges for the trip are listed on the fare screen before you pay, and the cancellation policy is shown at booking.
Checked drivers
A driver is approved only after Oray has checked the licence, the vehicle papers and the insurance.
Track and share
Follow the trip live in the app and share it with family.
Pay your way
Pay in full, pay 25% now, or pay later, depending on the trip.
Help any hour
Booking and support run 24x7.
How it works
- Enter the pickup and the drop
- Pick a car and see the fare
- Confirm with an OTP
- Driver and car details reach you before pickup
Questions about taxis in Pondicherry
Can I book a drop taxi from Pondicherry to Chennai airport?
Yes. Search with Pondicherry as pickup and Chennai airport as the drop. The fare with charges is shown before you book.
Which road should I take from Pondicherry to Chennai?
The East Coast Road is more scenic and slower. The highway through Tindivanam is usually quicker. Tell the driver your preference.
Can I book an Innova on rent for a group weekend?
Yes. Choose an SUV or Innova on the search screen.
Read before you travel
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