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Tea estates on the slopes of the Nilgiri hills near Ooty, with misty ranges behind
Steps leading up to the gopuram of the Marudhamalai Murugan temple

Ooty to Marudhamalai drop taxi

103 km by road, about 2 hr 5 min of driving. Book an Ooty to Marudhamalai cab one way or round trip: sedan, Ertiga, Innova or Innova Crysta. Driver bata included, fare confirmed before you book.

Ooty to Marudhamalai fare

Instant fare

₹15 per kmSedan, 4 + driver. 130 km minimum one way, plus driver bata. Tolls and permits extra at actual.

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Distance
103 km
by road, about 2 hr 5 min
Sedan
₹2,450
one way
Ertiga / Innova
₹3,200
one way
Innova Crysta
₹3,690
one way
Round trip
₹4,000
sedan, from
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Ooty to Marudhamalai distance and travel time

The distance from Ooty to Marudhamalai is about 103 km by road, around 2 hr 5 min of non-stop driving. A one-way Ooty to Marudhamalai cab costs about ₹2,450 by sedan, including driver bata.

Ooty to Marudhamalai distance103 km by roadbetween the city centres
Driving timeAbout 2 hr 5 minnon-stop; add time for traffic and breaks
Straight-line distance45 kmMarudhamalai is south of Ooty
StatesWithin Tamil Naduno interstate permit
One-way taxi fare₹2,450 sedan · ₹3,200 Ertiga/Innova · ₹3,690 Crystaestimated, driver bata included
Round-trip taxi fareFrom ₹4,000sedan, driver bata included
Nearest airportCoimbatore Airport (CJB)

Road distance and driving time from OSRM, on map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Ooty to Marudhamalai taxi fare by car

Estimated Ooty to Marudhamalai cab fares for the 103 km road distance, from our published per-km rates. Driver bata is included; your exact quote follows your pickup and drop points. How fares are worked out

  • Sedan

    Swift Dzire, Etios

    4 + driver

    ₹2,450

    one way, estimated

    Round trip from
    ₹4,000
    Per km
    ₹15 one way · ₹14 round trip
    Driver bata
    ₹500 included
    Book Sedan
  • Families & groups

    Ertiga

    Maruti Ertiga

    6 + driver

    ₹3,200

    one way, estimated

    Round trip from
    ₹5,350
    Per km
    ₹20 one way · ₹19 round trip
    Driver bata
    ₹600 included
    Book Ertiga
  • Innova

    Toyota Innova

    6 + driver

    ₹3,200

    one way, estimated

    Round trip from
    ₹5,350
    Per km
    ₹20 one way · ₹19 round trip
    Driver bata
    ₹600 included
    Book Innova
  • Innova Crysta

    Innova Crysta

    7 + driver

    ₹3,690

    one way, estimated

    Round trip from
    ₹6,200
    Per km
    ₹23 one way · ₹22 round trip
    Driver bata
    ₹700 included
    Book Innova Crysta

Trip totals are estimates for about 103 km by road between the city centres; your quote follows your actual pickup and drop points. One way is billed for at least 130 km, round trips for at least 250 km a day. Tolls, parking and permits are extra at actual. No advance payment.

Ooty to Marudhamalai taxi FAQs

What is the taxi fare from Ooty to Marudhamalai?

One way costs about ₹2,450 by Sedan, ₹3,200 by Ertiga, ₹3,200 by Innova and ₹3,690 by Innova Crysta, including driver bata, for the 103 km road distance between the city centres. Your quote follows your exact pickup and drop points.

What is the round trip taxi fare from Ooty to Marudhamalai?

A round trip starts from ₹4,000 by Sedan, ₹5,350 by Ertiga, ₹5,350 by Innova and ₹6,200 by Innova Crysta. Round trips are ₹14/km (sedan), ₹19/km (Ertiga or Innova) and ₹22/km (Innova Crysta), billed for at least 250 km a day, plus driver bata per day.

What is the Innova Crysta fare from Ooty to Marudhamalai?

An Innova Crysta one way costs about ₹3,690, at ₹23/km plus ₹700 driver bata. It seats 7 + driver.

What is the distance from Ooty to Marudhamalai by road?

Ooty to Marudhamalai is about 103 km by road, measured between the two city centres. In a straight line it is about 45 km, south of Ooty. Your quote uses the kilometres from your pickup to your drop.

How long does it take to travel from Ooty to Marudhamalai by taxi?

About 2 hr 5 min of non-stop driving for the 103 km. Allow extra time for city traffic, meal breaks and any stops you add.

Can I book a one-way taxi from Ooty to Marudhamalai without paying for the return?

Yes. A one-way drop taxi is billed only for the trip you take, at ₹15/km by sedan, ₹20/km by Ertiga or Innova and ₹23/km by Innova Crysta, plus one driver bata. You don’t pay for the car’s return: a sedan from Ooty to Marudhamalai costs about ₹2,450.

Is there a minimum fare for a taxi from Ooty to Marudhamalai?

Yes. One-way trips are billed for at least 130 km, and Ooty to Marudhamalai is shorter than that, so the one-way fare is ₹2,450 by sedan. Round trips are billed for at least 250 km a day.

Do I need to pay an interstate permit for a taxi from Ooty to Marudhamalai?

No. Ooty and Marudhamalai are both in Tamil Nadu, so no interstate permit is needed. Tolls and parking, if any, are charged at the actual amount.

Can I stop for sightseeing on the way from Ooty to Marudhamalai?

Yes. Tell us the stops when you book, such as temples, viewpoints or meal breaks, and we include them in your quote. Extra kilometres or waiting time for long stops are confirmed before you book.

Can I keep the taxi for a few days in Marudhamalai?

Yes, book it as a round trip and the car and driver stay with you. Round trips are billed at the round-trip rate for the total kilometres, with at least 250 km per day, plus driver bata for each day. Night halts and waiting time, where they apply, are confirmed in your quote.

Which places near Marudhamalai can I visit by taxi?

Nearby cities we also serve include Coimbatore (about 16 km from Marudhamalai), Tiruppur (about 74 km from Marudhamalai) and Thirumoorthy Hills (about 92 km from Marudhamalai). Add them as stops, or book a day rental from Marudhamalai to explore at your own pace.

Are tolls and driver bata included in the Ooty to Marudhamalai taxi fare?

Driver bata is included in the trip fares shown. Tolls, parking and interstate permits are charged at the actual amount, only when they apply.

Which car is best for a trip from Ooty to Marudhamalai?

Sedan (Swift Dzire, Etios) seats 4 + driver; Ertiga (Maruti Ertiga) seats 6 + driver; Innova (Toyota Innova) seats 6 + driver; Innova Crysta (Innova Crysta) seats 7 + driver. For up to four passengers with normal luggage, a sedan is the most economical. For families and small groups, the Ertiga or Innova seats 6 plus the driver with more luggage space, and the Innova Crysta seats 7 and is the most comfortable on long drives. The vehicle for your trip is confirmed when you book.

Do I need to pay an advance to book a taxi from Ooty to Marudhamalai?

No. You don’t pay anything in advance. We confirm the car and the total fare first, and the trip is booked only once you accept it.

How do I book a taxi from Ooty to Marudhamalai?

Pick your trip and car in the fare card on this page and press “Book on WhatsApp”, or call +91 97895 30260. We reply with the vehicle and the total fare, and the trip is booked once you accept. No advance payment is needed.

What affects the travel time

  • Traffic leaving and entering cities, especially at peak hours
  • Ghat roads and hairpin bends, which are slower than plains highways
  • Stops you add for meals, sightseeing or temple visits
  • Weather, particularly heavy rain during the monsoon

How booking works

  1. Send your trip

    Send your Ooty to Marudhamalai trip on WhatsApp, already filled in, or call us.

  2. Get the vehicle and fare

    We reply with the vehicle and the total, worked out from our published rates.

  3. Accept and travel

    Your trip is booked once you accept. No advance payment.

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Quick answer

The key facts on this page, at a glance.

Updated

  • Ooty to Marudhamalai is about 103 km by road, around 2 hr 5 min of non-stop driving.

  • A one-way taxi from Ooty to Marudhamalai costs about ₹2,450 by Sedan, ₹3,200 by Ertiga, ₹3,200 by Innova and ₹3,690 by Innova Crysta, including driver bata.

  • A round trip starts at ₹4,000 by sedan.

  • Tolls, parking and interstate permits are extra at the actual amount, only when they apply. No advance payment.