Marine Drive, Kochi to Thekkady Cab & One Way Taxi — from ₹2,149
A one-way cab from Marine Drive, Kochi to Thekkady costs ₹2,149 for a Hatchback to ₹3,305 for a SUV Innova (7+1), GST included, for the 157.4 km drive of about 3 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 20% now and the rest to the driver, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Distance
157.4 km
Travel Time
about 3 hrs
Fares
Live & upfront
How to book a Marine Drive, Kochi to Thekkady cab
Step 1
Pick the car
Choose between Hatchback, Sedan, SUV Innova (6+1), SUV Innova (7+1) on the Marine Drive, Kochi to Thekkady 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.
Marine Drive, Kochi to Thekkady Taxi Fare
| Car | Seats | One way | Beyond the route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹2,149 | ₹10.7/km |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹2,314 | ₹12.5/km |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹3,140 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹3,305 | ₹20/km |
All fares include GST and cover the full 157.4 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 157.4 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, 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
- 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 Marine Drive, Kochi to Thekkady Route
At 157.4 km this is a morning's drive: leave Marine Drive, Kochi after breakfast and you are in Thekkady before lunch, with time for one tea stop.
Coming back, Thekkady to Marine Drive, Kochi starts at ₹2,127: the difference is the permit, which is charged by the state you enter.
- One way from ₹2,149, all 157.4 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 a small advance
Confirm with ~20% now, settle the balance after the trip.
WHERE THIS ROAD ENDS
How to reach Thekkady
Thekkady is the settlement at the edge of the Periyar reserve, in the hills near the Tamil Nadu border, and is reached by road only.
Every road in, priced
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Marine Drive, Kochi to Thekkady 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 Marine Drive, Kochi to Thekkady drive take?+
The 157.4 km journey typically takes about 3 hrs by cab, depending on traffic and the stops you choose to make.
Can I book a one-way cab from Marine Drive, Kochi to Thekkady?+
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 Marine Drive, Kochi to Thekkady?+
The same thing as a one-way cab: the car takes you from Marine Drive, Kochi to Thekkady 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 157.4 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.
THE DRIVE BACK
Thekkady to Marine Drive, Kochi cab — from ₹2,127
Same road, priced on its own. A one-way each way is often cheaper than holding the car for days.