Chidambaram to Palakkad Cab, One Way & Drop Taxi — from ₹5,374
A one-way cab from Chidambaram to Palakkad costs ₹5,374 for a Hatchback to ₹8,106 for a SUV Innova (7+1) before 5% GST, for the 390.3 km drive of about 8 hrs, with 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup. Toll and the Kerala state permit are paid on the road and shown separately before you book. You pay 10% now and the rest to the driver, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Distance
390.3 km
Travel Time
about 8 hrs
Fares
Live & upfront
How to book a Chidambaram to Palakkad cab
Step 1
Pick the car
Choose between Hatchback, Sedan, SUV Innova (6+1), SUV Innova (7+1) on the Chidambaram to Palakkad 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.
Chidambaram to Palakkad Taxi Fare
| Car | Seats | One way | Beyond the route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹5,374 | ₹10.7/km |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹5,764 | ₹12.5/km |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹7,715 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹8,106 | ₹20/km |
All fares are before 5% GST, which is added at payment, and cover the full 390.3 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 390.3 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
- Past Kerala, the next state's permit is paid at its checkpost
- 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 Chidambaram to Palakkad Route
The drive back, Palakkad to Chidambaram, is priced the same and has its own page.
390.3 km is a full day. Leaving Chidambaram by six gets you to Palakkad by mid-afternoon with two stops; the driver plans a meal halt on the highway rather than in town.
- One way from ₹5,374, all 390.3 km included
- No return fare on a one-way trip
- 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup
- No night charge and no surge pricing
- Interstate permit priced once, before you book
- 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 Chidambaram to Palakkad by road?+
Chidambaram to Palakkad is 390.3 km by road, about about 8 hrs by cab. The fare on this page is for the whole 390.3 km, not a meter.
What is the toll from Chidambaram to Palakkad?+
Toll and the Kerala state permit are paid on the road and shown separately before you book.
How much does the Chidambaram to Palakkad 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 Chidambaram to Palakkad drive take?+
The 390.3 km journey typically takes about 8 hrs by cab, depending on traffic and the stops you choose to make.
Can I book a one-way cab from Chidambaram to Palakkad?+
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 Chidambaram to Palakkad?+
The same thing as a one-way cab: the car takes you from Chidambaram to Palakkad 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 390.3 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.
Worth knowing about this route
This route crosses into Kerala
Leaving Tamil Nadu for Kerala means a state permit. Whether you pay it depends on the fare you pick: a toll-included fare has it inside, and nothing is collected at the border; the cheaper fare leaves it out, and it is handed over at the checkpost. The amount is set by Kerala, not by us, and the receipt is theirs.
THE DRIVE BACK
Palakkad to Chidambaram cab — from ₹5,374
Same road, priced on its own. A one-way each way is often cheaper than holding the car for days.
