The Chennai to Hyderabad cab route covers approximately 644 km and takes about 11 hours 43 minutes by road. The drive primarily uses NH44 or the state highway network (South India). This is a plains highway route, suitable for all vehicle categories with generally smooth dual-carriageway stretches. Sairgah operates verified-driver outstation cabs on this corridor with transparent fares starting at ₹11,914 for a sedan (4+1 seater), with SUV (Innova, 6+1) and Tempo Traveller (12–17 seater) options for families and groups.
Chennai to Hyderabad by cab is a 644 km stretch, 11 hours of driving on NH44 or the state highway network (South India). The ghat sections through the Eastern Ghats are scenic but winding, so we send drivers who know the curves. What you see at checkout is what you pay, no surge pricing even in peak season, and your advance sits in escrow until the driver picks you up. Sedan, SUV, or Tempo Traveller, all AC, depending on how many of you are travelling.
Route details, tolls & stops
5 toll plazas (around Rs. 550 total). All tolls and state taxes are included in your Sairgah upfront fare, so you pay nothing extra to the driver.. Summer (April to June) afternoons are hot on open highways; early morning departures are recommended.
Vehicle options for Chennai to Hyderabad
Choose the right vehicle based on your group size and luggage: a sedan (Dzire, Etios — 4 passengers + 1 child) is the most economical for solo travellers and couples; an SUV (Innova Crysta — 6 passengers) offers more comfort and boot space for families; a Tempo Traveller (12–17 seats) is ideal for large groups, wedding parties, or corporate travel. All vehicles are air-conditioned, KYC-verified, and GPS-tracked. Sairgah also offers door-to-door pickup from nearby areas including Ambattur, Avadi, Tiruvottiyur.
Fare structure — what's included
Every Sairgah quote for the Chennai–Hyderabad route includes: fuel, toll tax, state entry tax, driver meals, GST, and parking. The number you see at booking is the number you pay at drop — no "sir, toll extra" surprises. The fare is calculated on the 644 km distance with the vehicle's per-km rate, plus the driver's day allowance. Minimum kilometre charges may apply on very short routes.
One-way drop vs round trip
For Chennai to Hyderabad, you can book either a one-way drop (you don't pay for the driver's return if they can recover it) or a round trip (the driver waits and brings you back). One-way is usually cheaper for point-to-point travel; round trip is better if you need the car at the destination for local sightseeing or a return within 2–3 days.
Why book with Sairgah
Verified drivers with route experience (not city drivers sent on an unfamiliar highway for the first time), GPS-tracked vehicles, 24/7 phone support, free cancellation up to 4 hours before pickup, and transparent fare breakdowns. Book online or chat with us on WhatsApp for a custom quote.
