Ooty to Vadalur Cab, One Way & Drop Taxi — from ₹5,272
A one-way cab from Ooty to Vadalur costs ₹5,272 for a Hatchback to ₹7,950 for a SUV Innova (7+1) before 5% GST, for the 382.5 km drive of about 7.5 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 10% now and the rest to the driver, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Distance
382.5 km
Travel Time
about 7.5 hrs
Fares
Live & upfront
How to book a Ooty to Vadalur cab
Step 1
Pick the car
Choose between Hatchback, Sedan, SUV Innova (6+1), SUV Innova (7+1) on the Ooty to Vadalur 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.
Ooty to Vadalur Taxi Fare
| Car | Seats | One way | Beyond the route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹5,272 | ₹10.7/km |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹5,655 | ₹12.5/km |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹7,568 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹7,950 | ₹20/km |
All fares are before 5% GST, which is added at payment, and cover the full 382.5 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 382.5 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 Ooty to Vadalur Route
The whole route stays inside Tamil Nadu: no interstate permit, no checkpost. Toll is paid on the road and shown separately before you book; no state permit applies.
Need the other direction? Vadalur to Ooty costs the same and is booked from its own page.
Waiting is free for 45 minutes at pickup; a longer wait is charged per minute at drop. The price does not move with demand or with the hour. The driver's allowance is already in it, and the only cash that changes hands is the balance you saw when you booked.
Plan a full day for the 382.5 km from Ooty to Vadalur: about 7.5 hrs of driving plus two stops. An early start beats the afternoon heat and the evening traffic into Vadalur.
Four cars are priced on this route, from ₹5,272 for a Hatchback to ₹7,950 for a SUV Innova (7+1). The gap between the Hatchback and a Sedan is ₹383 on 382.5 km, about ₹100 per 100 km. Anything beyond the booked route is ₹10.7 per km.
- One way from ₹5,272, all 382.5 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 Ooty to Vadalur by road?+
Ooty to Vadalur is 382.5 km by road, about about 7.5 hrs by cab. The fare on this page is for the whole 382.5 km, not a meter.
What is the toll from Ooty to Vadalur?+
Toll is paid on the road and shown separately before you book; no state permit applies on this route.
How much does the Ooty to Vadalur 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 Ooty to Vadalur drive take?+
The 382.5 km journey typically takes about 7.5 hrs by cab, depending on traffic and the stops you choose to make.
Can I book a one-way cab from Ooty to Vadalur?+
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 Ooty to Vadalur?+
The same thing as a one-way cab: the car takes you from Ooty to Vadalur 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 382.5 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
Vadalur to Ooty cab — from ₹5,272
Same road, priced on its own. A one-way each way is often cheaper than holding the car for days.
