Chennai to Udupi Tempo Traveller & Force Urbania Rental

📍 This route at a glance

• 1,550 KM estimated roundtrip from Chennai
• 4 days typical trip duration
• Crosses into Karnataka — interstate permit applies
• Driver batta covers 4 days, including overnight halt

🚌 Which vehicle suits Chennai to Udupi?

• At 1,550 KM this is one of our longest runs. Seat comfort matters more than price here — the Force Urbania VIP (10 + 1 Seats, ₹62,900) has full push-back recliners, which is what most groups pick for a haul this long.
• For a large group, compare the 17+1 Tempo Traveller at ₹46,200 against the 16+1 Force Urbania at ₹74,550 — the Urbania seats one fewer but is the more comfortable of the two.
• Driver batta is charged per day, so on this 4-day trip it is 4× the daily rate shown in the table. That is already included in the fare estimates above.

📊 Chennai to Udupi fare estimate — all six vehicles

Worked out on 1,550 KM over 4 days, garage to garage. Excludes tolls, parking and state border permits. On this route the range runs from ₹36,500 (9 + 1 Seats, Tempo Traveller (Maharaja Sofa)) up to ₹74,550 (16 + 1 Seats, Force Urbania (Large)).

📍 About Udupi — what to see and what not to miss

Udupi, located on the coastal belt of Karnataka, is a renowned pilgrimage centre famous for its deep spiritual heritage and scenic coastline. The primary highlight for visitors is the historic Sri Krishna Matha, also known as the Krishna Temple, which serves as a major seat of devotion and traditional culture. After visiting the sacred complex, travellers can head to the coast to experience the striking natural landscapes at St Marys Island. Reached across the water, Malpe St Mary's Island is famous for its unique columnar basalt rock formations set dramatically against the sea. Whether paying respects at the sacred shrines or taking in the unusual geological views offshore, Udupi offers a compelling blend of faith and nature.

🗺️ What the Chennai to Udupi route covers

The Chennai to Udupi booking is usually made to cover these:

• Sri Krishna Matha
• Malpe St Mary's Island
• St Marys Island
• Krishna Temple

🛂 The Karnataka border crossing on this route

Chennai to Udupi leaves Tamil Nadu and enters Karnataka, so a Karnataka entry permit is raised for the vehicle. It is billed at actuals on top of the ₹36,500–₹74,550 fare range above, and the checkpost stop is built into the 4-day schedule.

How interstate permits and driver batta work →

🌙 Driver batta across 4 days

This trip runs 4 days, so batta is charged 4× the daily rate — from ₹1,000 per day depending on the vehicle, already included in every fare above. Over 1,550 KM the daily driving is paced around the driver's mandatory rest window.

Driver batta, halts and what is billed at actuals →

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