Outstation drive
Hyderabad to Chennai cab.
A clean car and a local driver for the Hyderabad–Chennai road — one-way or round trip, one clear all-inclusive fare, no advance. We know both the Telangana capital and our busiest hub and the Tamil-coast metro down the eastern highway.
Approx distance
630 km
Drive time
10–11 hrs
Distance & time are approximate — confirmed with your exact pickup on WhatsApp.
The route — NH-65 to Vijayawada, then NH-16
The coastal option rather than the inland NH-44 one — around a hundred kilometres shorter, flatter, and easier on a driver over a full day.
- Hyderabad
- Suryapet
- Vijayawada
- Ongole
- Nellore
- Chennai
Approx 630 km on NH-65 to Vijayawada, then NH-16, city centre to city centre. Your driver adjusts for the pickup address and the day's traffic.
Where to break the Hyderabad to Chennai drive
10–11 hrs is a long enough stretch that most families stop at least once. These are the towns on NH-65 to Vijayawada, then NH-16, in the order you will meet them leaving Hyderabad — tell the driver where you would rather halt and he plans around it.
- 1
Suryapet
First proper stop out of Hyderabad
- 2
Vijayawada
Roughly the midpoint — where most people break
- 3
Ongole
Closing in on Chennai
- 4
Nellore
Last stop before Chennai
Fares for this route
- Swift DzireSedan · 4 seats · 2 bags₹4,999per day
- Maruti Suzuki ErtigaCompact · 6 seats · 3–4 bags₹5,499per day
- Toyota RumionCompact · 7 seats · 3–4 bags₹5,499per day
- Kia CarensSUV · 6 seats · 4 bags₹5,999per day
Per day, 300 km included. Tolls, driver allowance and taxes are inside the fare — nothing added at the end. Exact fare confirmed on WhatsApp before you travel.
Cars for this route
630 km on NH-65 to Vijayawada, then NH-16, most of it open road. At roughly 3 days for the 630 km, the driver stays with you overnight — so the boot matters as much as the seats, and most groups of four still take an Ertiga to Chennai rather than the Dzire.
Why book with Sanchara
- One clear, all-inclusive fare — tolls, driver & taxes in it
- No advance payment — UPI directly to us on pickup
- Local, Telugu-speaking drivers who know the road
- Sedan to tempo traveller — matched to your group
Hyderabad to Chennai cab — FAQs
How far is Hyderabad to Chennai by road?
Approximately 630 km, a drive of about 10–11 hrs depending on traffic, weather and the stops you make. That's measured city centre to city centre — a pickup from a temple, hospital or suburb on the far side of either city adds to it, so tell us your exact address and we'll confirm the real distance.
Which road does the Hyderabad to Chennai route take?
NH-65 to Vijayawada, then NH-16, passing through Suryapet, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore. The coastal option rather than the inland NH-44 one — around a hundred kilometres shorter, flatter, and easier on a driver over a full day.
What does a Hyderabad to Chennai cab cost?
Swift Dzire (Sedan, 4 seats) from ₹4,999 per day, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga (Compact, 6 seats) from ₹5,499 per day, Toyota Rumion (Compact, 7 seats) from ₹5,499 per day, Kia Carens (SUV, 6 seats) from ₹5,999 per day. Per day, 300 km included. Tolls, driver allowance and taxes are inside the fare — nothing added at the end. Exact fare confirmed on WhatsApp before you travel. This route is about 630 km, so roughly 3 days at 300 km a day. Tempo travellers are quoted on WhatsApp.
Do you offer one-way and round trip Hyderabad to Chennai?
Yes — both one-way and round trip are available, each quoted upfront. The same page covers the return leg (Chennai to Hyderabad) too.
Which car should we take for Hyderabad to Chennai?
630 km on NH-65 to Vijayawada, then NH-16, most of it open road. At roughly 3 days for the 630 km, the driver stays with you overnight — so the boot matters as much as the seats, and most groups of four still take an Ertiga to Chennai rather than the Dzire. All of them come with a local, Telugu-speaking driver.
Where can we stop on the way from Hyderabad to Chennai?
Most drivers break around Vijayawada, roughly halfway between Hyderabad and Chennai. The road passes Suryapet, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, so you can stop wherever suits — tell the driver and he will plan the halt around it.
Where in Hyderabad does the taxi pick us up?
Anywhere in Hyderabad — the car comes to your address. The points people ask for most are Rajiv Gandhi Intl Airport (RGIA), Secunderabad Railway Station, Hitec City, Gachibowli, LB Nagar. Airport and railway station pickups are normal, so tell us the terminal or platform side and the driver waits there rather than calling you from the wrong gate. Send the exact address on WhatsApp and we will confirm it with the fare.
How do I pay?
By UPI directly to us on pickup — never cash to the driver, and never any advance. We send the payment request on WhatsApp when the car arrives.
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Get your Hyderabad–Chennai fare
No advance payment. Tell us your dates on WhatsApp and we'll send one clear fare — you pay UPI on pickup.