Popular drop taxi routes from Madurai
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madurai to Rameswaram | about 185 km | about 3.5 hours | Pilgrims leave before sunrise to reach the temple before the queues build up. | See live fare |
| Madurai to Kanyakumari | about 265 km | about 5.5 hours | A common overnight run for sunrise; the highway is mostly four-lane. | See live fare |
| Madurai to Kodaikanal | about 95 km | about 2 hours | The ghat road gets foggy in the morning in winter; start early in summer to avoid queues. | See live fare |
| Madurai to Thekkady | about 140 km | about 3 hours | Through Theni and Kumily; start early to reach before the reserve entry and boating slots. | See live fare |
| Madurai to Munnar | about 145 km | about 3 hours | Through Theni and Bodimettu; the last stretch is a ghat road with tea estates. | See live fare |
| Madurai to Trichy | about 145 km | about 3 hours | A straight highway run; popular for flight connections at Trichy airport. | See live fare |
| Madurai to Palani | about 110 km | about 2 hours | Traffic increases around Thaipusam and Panguni Uthiram festivals. | See live fare |
| Madurai to Chennai | about 530 km | about 10.5 hours | Overnight drop is common to reach Chennai in the morning. | 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 Madurai
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 Madurai International Airport (IXM); Madurai Junction; Mattuthavani (MGR), Periyar, Arapalayam bus stands.
When people book a cab in Madurai
- Drop taxi to Rameswaram and Kanyakumari for temple and sunrise trips
- Outstation cab to Kodaikanal, Thekkady and Munnar
- Airport pickup for visitors arriving to see the Meenakshi Amman Temple
- One way cab to Trichy and Chennai on overnight runs
Places people go from Madurai
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
- Gandhi Memorial Museum
- Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
- Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple
- Alagar Koyil
- Samanar Hills
Also from Madurai
Why book with Oray in Madurai
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Pay in full, pay 25% now, or pay later, depending on the trip.
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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 Madurai
Is it possible to book a drop taxi from Madurai to Rameswaram in the early morning?
Yes. The service runs 24x7 and you can pick a pickup time before sunrise. The driver can drop you close to the temple area.
Which cab should I take for Kodaikanal with a family of six?
An SUV or Innova on rent is the usual choice. It gives space for luggage and is comfortable on the ghat road.
Can I book a one way cab from Madurai to Chennai?
Yes. A one way cab is priced for the single trip. Check the fare with charges on the booking screen before you confirm.
Read before you travel
How to Book an Outstation Cab Without Surprises: Toll, Allowance and Night Halt
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One Way Drop Taxi: What It Means and When It Saves You Money
A one way drop taxi charges you for a single journey only. See how it works between Chennai, Madurai and Trichy, when it saves money, and when it does not.
Madurai to Rameswaram and Kanyakumari by Taxi: A Three Day Plan
A practical taxi plan from Madurai to Rameswaram, Dhanushkodi and Kanyakumari: how many days to keep, the best order, what to see, and what to ask the driver.
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