Kanyakumari to Madurai Cab, One Way & Drop Taxi — from ₹3,656
A one-way cab from Kanyakumari to Madurai costs ₹3,656 for a Hatchback to ₹5,969 for a SUV Innova Premium before 5% GST, for the 244.1 km drive of about 5 hrs, with 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup. Toll on this road is ₹366; 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
244.1 km
Travel Time
about 5 hrs
Fares
Live & upfront
How to book a Kanyakumari to Madurai 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 Madurai 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 Madurai Taxi Fare
| Car | Seats | One way | Beyond the route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹3,656 | ₹13/km |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹3,656 | ₹13/km |
| SUV Ertiga | — | ₹4,684 | ₹17/km |
| SUV Carens | — | ₹4,941 | ₹18/km |
| SUV Innova | — | ₹5,198 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹5,198 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹5,198 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova Premium | — | ₹5,969 | ₹22/km |
All fares are before 5% GST, which is added at payment, and cover the full 244.1 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 244.1 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 Madurai Route
Coming back, Madurai to Kanyakumari starts at ₹3,667: the difference is the permit, which is charged by the state you enter.
- One way from ₹3,656, all 244.1 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 Madurai by road?+
Kanyakumari to Madurai is 244.1 km by road, about about 5 hrs by cab. The fare on this page is for the whole 244.1 km, not a meter.
What is the toll from Kanyakumari to Madurai?+
Toll on the Kanyakumari to Madurai road is ₹366. 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 Madurai 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 Madurai drive take?+
The 244.1 km journey typically takes about 5 hrs by cab, depending on traffic and the stops you choose to make.
Can I book a one-way cab from Kanyakumari to Madurai?+
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 Madurai?+
The same thing as a one-way cab: the car takes you from Kanyakumari to Madurai 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 244.1 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
A round trip here is billed by the day, not the kilometre
A return journey is charged for at least 300 km per day, because the car stays with you for the whole trip rather than picking up another fare. This route is 244 km each way, so 488 km of driving over 3 days is still billed as 900 km. On a short trip that floor is most of the fare, and two one-way journeys can work out cheaper — worth comparing both before you book.
THE DRIVE BACK
Madurai to Kanyakumari cab — from ₹3,667
Same road, priced on its own. A one-way each way is often cheaper than holding the car for days.