Kanyakumari to Trivandrum Cab & One Way Taxi — from ₹1,774
A one-way cab from Kanyakumari to Trivandrum costs ₹1,774 for a Hatchback to ₹2,730 for a SUV Innova (7+1), GST included, for the 130 km drive of about 2.5 hrs, with 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup. Toll on this road is ₹144 and the Kerala permit ₹500; the toll-inclusive fare shows both before you pay. You pay 20% now and the rest to the driver, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Distance
130 km
Travel Time
about 2.5 hrs
Fares
Live & upfront
How to book a Kanyakumari to Trivandrum cab
Step 1
Pick the car
Choose between Hatchback, Sedan, SUV Innova (6+1), SUV Innova (7+1) on the Kanyakumari to Trivandrum fare table; the price shown is the price you pay.
Step 2
Pay 20% to confirm
Enter the pickup address and time and pay 20% 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 Trivandrum Taxi Fare
| Car | Seats | One way | Beyond the route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹1,774 | ₹10.7/km |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹1,911 | ₹12.5/km |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹2,594 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹2,730 | ₹20/km |
All fares include GST. One-way trips carry a 130 km minimum, and that is what this fare covers — your drive is shorter and costs no more. 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
- The 130 km one-way minimum — your drive is shorter and costs no more
- Fuel and the driver's daily allowance
- 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup
- 5% GST, already inside the price shown
- 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 Kanyakumari to Trivandrum Route
The drive back, Trivandrum to Kanyakumari, is priced the same and has its own page.
Waiting is free for 45 minutes at pickup and ₹2 a minute after that. 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 road crosses from Tamil Nadu into Kerala, so a state permit applies. Toll on this road is ₹144 and the Kerala permit ₹500; the toll-inclusive fare shows both before you pay.
- One way from ₹1,774, all 130 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 a small advance
Confirm with ~20% now, settle the balance after the trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Kanyakumari to Trivandrum 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 Trivandrum drive take?+
The 130 km journey typically takes about 2.5 hrs by cab, depending on traffic and the stops you choose to make.
Can I book a one-way cab from Kanyakumari to Trivandrum?+
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 Trivandrum?+
The same thing as a one-way cab: the car takes you from Kanyakumari to Trivandrum 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 130 km you book are the kilometres you pay for.
Is advance payment required?+
You confirm the booking by paying an advance of 20% 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 12 hours a cancellation fee of 20% of the fare applies, capped at ₹100, and the rest of your advance is refunded. Inside 12 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.
A round trip here is billed by the day, not the kilometre
A return journey is charged for at least 250 km per day, because the car stays with you for the whole trip rather than picking up another fare. This route is 130 km each way, so 260 km of driving over 3 days is still billed as 750 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
Trivandrum to Kanyakumari cab — from ₹1,774
Same road, priced on its own. A one-way each way is often cheaper than holding the car for days.