Thekkady to Ambasamudram Cab & One Way Taxi — from ₹3,131
A one-way cab from Thekkady to Ambasamudram costs ₹3,131 for a Hatchback to ₹4,817 for a SUV Innova (7+1), GST included, for the 229.4 km drive of about 4.5 hrs, with 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup. Toll and the Tamil Nadu state permit are paid on the road and shown separately before you book. You pay 20% now and the rest to the driver, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Distance
229.4 km
Travel Time
about 4.5 hrs
Fares
Live & upfront
How to book a Thekkady to Ambasamudram cab
Step 1
Pick the car
Choose between Hatchback, Sedan, SUV Innova (6+1), SUV Innova (7+1) on the Thekkady to Ambasamudram 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.
Thekkady to Ambasamudram Taxi Fare
| Car | Seats | One way | Beyond the route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹3,131 | ₹10.7/km |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹3,372 | ₹12.5/km |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹4,577 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹4,817 | ₹20/km |
All fares include GST and cover the full 229.4 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 229.4 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
- Past Tamil Nadu, 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 Thekkady to Ambasamudram Route
Four cars are priced on this route, from ₹3,131 for a Hatchback to ₹4,817 for a SUV Innova (7+1). The gap between the Hatchback and a Sedan is ₹241 on 229.4 km, about ₹105 per 100 km. Anything beyond the booked route is ₹10.7 per km.
The road crosses from Kerala into Tamil Nadu, so a state permit applies. Toll and the Tamil Nadu state permit are paid on the road and shown separately before you book.
Need the other direction? Ambasamudram to Thekkady costs the same and is booked from its own page.
Waiting is free for 45 minutes at pickup and ₹2 a minute after that. 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.
Expect about 4.5 hrs from Thekkady to Ambasamudram for the 229.4 km, with one meal halt. An overnight departure costs the same as a daytime one on this route.
- One way from ₹3,131, all 229.4 km included
- No return fare on a one-way trip
- 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup
- No night charge and no surge pricing
- 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 Thekkady to Ambasamudram 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 Thekkady to Ambasamudram drive take?+
The 229.4 km journey typically takes about 4.5 hrs by cab, depending on traffic and the stops you choose to make.
Can I book a one-way cab from Thekkady to Ambasamudram?+
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 Thekkady to Ambasamudram?+
The same thing as a one-way cab: the car takes you from Thekkady to Ambasamudram 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 229.4 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.
Worth knowing about this route
This route crosses into Tamil Nadu
Leaving Kerala for Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu, not by us, and the receipt is theirs.
THE DRIVE BACK
Ambasamudram to Thekkady cab — from ₹3,131
Same road, priced on its own. A one-way each way is often cheaper than holding the car for days.