Kanyakumari to Chennai Cab, One Way & Drop Taxi — from ₹9,988
A one-way cab from Kanyakumari to Chennai costs ₹9,988 for a Hatchback to ₹16,684 for a SUV Innova Premium before 5% GST, for the 706.8 km drive of about 14 hrs, with 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup. Toll on this road is ₹1,060; the toll-inclusive fare shows both before you pay. You pay 10% now and the rest to the driver, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Distance
706.8 km
Travel Time
about 14 hrs
Fares
Live & upfront
How to book a Kanyakumari to Chennai cab
Step 1
Pick the car
Choose between Hatchback, Sedan, SUV Ertiga, SUV Carens, SUV Innova, SUV Innova (6+1), SUV Innova (7+1), SUV Innova Premium on the Kanyakumari to Chennai 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.
Kanyakumari to Chennai Taxi Fare
| Car | Seats | One way | Beyond the route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹9,988 | ₹13/km |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹9,988 | ₹13/km |
| SUV Ertiga | — | ₹12,964 | ₹17/km |
| SUV Carens | — | ₹13,708 | ₹18/km |
| SUV Innova | — | ₹14,451 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹14,451 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹14,451 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova Premium | — | ₹16,684 | ₹22/km |
All fares are before 5% GST, which is added at payment, and cover the full 706.8 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 706.8 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 Kanyakumari to Chennai Route
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.
706.8 km is a long day's drive, about 14 hrs with stops. Many riders leave Kanyakumari before dawn or split the trip with an overnight stop; a round trip with the car held overnight is priced per day, and the driver's allowance is inside that fare.
The whole route stays inside Tamil Nadu: no interstate permit, no checkpost. Toll on this road is ₹1,060; the toll-inclusive fare shows both before you pay.
- One way from ₹9,988, all 706.8 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 Kanyakumari to Chennai by road?+
Kanyakumari to Chennai is 706.8 km by road, about about 14 hrs by cab. The fare on this page is for the whole 706.8 km, not a meter.
What is the toll from Kanyakumari to Chennai?+
Toll on the Kanyakumari to Chennai road is ₹1,060. Pick the toll-included fare and nothing is collected at the plazas; the lower fare leaves the toll to be paid on the road. Either way it is shown before you book.
How much does the Kanyakumari to Chennai 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 Kanyakumari to Chennai drive take?+
The 706.8 km journey typically takes about 14 hrs by cab, depending on traffic and the stops you choose to make.
Can I book a one-way cab from Kanyakumari to Chennai?+
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 Kanyakumari to Chennai?+
The same thing as a one-way cab: the car takes you from Kanyakumari to Chennai 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 706.8 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
Chennai to Kanyakumari cab — from ₹9,984
Same road, priced on its own. A one-way each way is often cheaper than holding the car for days.