Chennai to Kalakkad Cab, One Way & Drop Taxi — from ₹7,777
A one-way cab from Chennai to Kalakkad costs ₹7,777 for a Hatchback to ₹11,804 for a SUV Innova (7+1) before 5% GST, for the 575.2 km drive of about 11.5 hrs, with 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup. Toll is paid on the road and shown separately before you book; no state permit applies. You pay 10% now and the rest to the driver, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Distance
575.2 km
Travel Time
about 11.5 hrs
Fares
Live & upfront
How to book a Chennai to Kalakkad cab
Step 1
Pick the car
Choose between Hatchback, Sedan, SUV Innova (6+1), SUV Innova (7+1) on the Chennai to Kalakkad fare table; the price shown is the price you pay.
Step 2
Pay 10% to confirm
Enter the pickup address and time and pay 10% of the fare online by UPI or card. The rest goes to the driver after the trip.
Step 3
Get the driver's details
The driver's name, number and car are shared before departure, with live tracking on the day and a start code that only you can give the driver.
Chennai to Kalakkad Taxi Fare
| Car | Seats | One way | Beyond the route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹7,777 | ₹10.7/km |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹8,352 | ₹12.5/km |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹11,229 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹11,804 | ₹20/km |
All fares are before 5% GST, which is added at payment, and cover the full 575.2 km. Round trips are priced with the return leg and the driver's allowance for each day included — choose your dates to see the fare.
In the fare
- All 575.2 km — no per-km charge on the route you booked
- Fuel and the driver's daily allowance
- 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup
- 5% GST, added at payment as its own line
- No night charge, no surge
You choose, or you pay
- Toll and state permit — pick a toll-included fare, or a lower one and pay at the booth
- Parking, where the destination charges it
- Waiting past the free window, at your car's per-minute rate
Every one of these appears on the fare screen before you book — not at drop.
About the Chennai to Kalakkad Route
Both ends are in Tamil Nadu, so there is no permit to buy and no border to clear. Toll is paid on the road and shown separately before you book; no state permit applies.
The drive back, Kalakkad to Chennai, is priced the same and has its own page.
Waiting is free for 45 minutes at pickup; a longer wait is charged per minute at drop. There is no surge and no night charge on a one-way trip; the driver's allowance is inside the fare and nothing is collected in cash beyond the balance shown at booking.
The 575.2 km from Chennai to Kalakkad is a 11.5 hrs day. Some riders break it with a night halt; the fare is for the distance, so a stop adds only the waiting time beyond the free allowance.
The Hatchback is the entry fare at ₹7,777; a Sedan is ₹575 more, and the SUV Innova (7+1) for 7 passengers is ₹11,804. Every fare is for the whole 575.2 km; distance beyond the route you booked is ₹10.7 per km, collected at the drop.
- One way from ₹7,777, all 575.2 km included
- No return fare on a one-way trip
- 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup
- No night charge and no surge pricing
- No interstate permit needed on this route
- Verified driver, details shared before departure
Why book with Gaadix?
Verified drivers
Every driver is background-verified before their first trip.
Live trip tracking
Track your cab in real time and share the trip with family.
Pay after the trip
Pay ₹100 now and the rest to the driver after the trip, or 10% now and save with a coupon.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many km is Chennai to Kalakkad by road?+
Chennai to Kalakkad is 575.2 km by road, about about 11.5 hrs by cab. The fare on this page is for the whole 575.2 km, not a meter.
What is the toll from Chennai to Kalakkad?+
Toll is paid on the road and shown separately before you book; no state permit applies on this route.
How much does the Chennai to Kalakkad cab cost?+
Fares depend on the vehicle you choose — hatchback, sedan or SUV. Enter your pickup and drop to see the exact live fare, with tolls, state taxes and GST itemised before you confirm the booking. True one-way pricing: you only pay for the distance you travel.
How long does the Chennai to Kalakkad drive take?+
The 575.2 km journey typically takes about 11.5 hrs by cab, depending on traffic and the stops you choose to make.
Can I book a one-way cab from Chennai to Kalakkad?+
Yes. Gaadix offers true one-way fares on this route, so you only pay for the distance you travel — no return charges. Round trips with driver waiting time are also available.
What is a drop taxi from Chennai to Kalakkad?+
The same thing as a one-way cab: the car takes you from Chennai to Kalakkad and you pay for that direction only, never for the driver's return. On Gaadix every one-way fare is a drop-taxi fare — the 575.2 km you book are the kilometres you pay for.
Is advance payment required?+
You confirm the booking by paying an advance of 10% and settle the balance with the driver after the trip. Cancellation is free at any time before a driver accepts, and free up to 24 hours before pickup once one has. Between 24 and 2 hours a cancellation fee of 20% of the fare applies, capped at ₹100, and the rest of your advance is refunded. Inside 2 hours of pickup the advance is not refunded. The exact amount is always shown before you confirm the cancellation.
THE DRIVE BACK
Kalakkad to Chennai cab — from ₹7,777
Same road, priced on its own. A one-way each way is often cheaper than holding the car for days.