Tirupati to Kottayam Cab, One Way & Drop Taxi — from ₹7,189
A one-way cab from Tirupati to Kottayam costs ₹7,189 for a Hatchback to ₹10,898 for a SUV Innova (7+1) before 5% GST, for the 529.9 km drive of about 10.5 hrs, with 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup. Toll and the Kerala state permit are paid on the road and shown separately before you book. You pay 10% now and the rest to the driver, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Distance
529.9 km
Travel Time
about 10.5 hrs
Fares
Live & upfront
How to book a Tirupati to Kottayam cab
Step 1
Pick the car
Choose between Hatchback, Sedan, SUV Innova (6+1), SUV Innova (7+1) on the Tirupati to Kottayam 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.
Tirupati to Kottayam Taxi Fare
| Car | Seats | One way | Beyond the route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹7,189 | ₹10.7/km |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹7,719 | ₹12.5/km |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹10,369 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹10,898 | ₹20/km |
All fares are before 5% GST, which is added at payment, and cover the full 529.9 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 529.9 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
- 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 Tirupati to Kottayam Route
Kottayam is in Kerala and Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, which means an interstate permit at the border. Toll and the Kerala state permit are paid on the road and shown separately before you book.
The drive back, Kottayam to Tirupati, is priced the same and has its own page.
Waiting is free for 45 minutes at pickup; a longer wait is charged per minute at drop. 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 529.9 km from Tirupati to Kottayam is a 10.5 hrs day. Some riders break it with a night halt; the fare is for the distance, so a stop adds only the waiting time beyond the free allowance.
Four cars are priced on this route, from ₹7,189 for a Hatchback to ₹10,898 for a SUV Innova (7+1). The gap between the Hatchback and a Sedan is ₹530 on 529.9 km, about ₹100 per 100 km. Anything beyond the booked route is ₹10.7 per km.
- One way from ₹7,189, all 529.9 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 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 Tirupati to Kottayam by road?+
Tirupati to Kottayam is 529.9 km by road, about about 10.5 hrs by cab. The fare on this page is for the whole 529.9 km, not a meter.
What is the toll from Tirupati to Kottayam?+
Toll and the Kerala state permit are paid on the road and shown separately before you book.
How much does the Tirupati to Kottayam 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 Tirupati to Kottayam drive take?+
The 529.9 km journey typically takes about 10.5 hrs by cab, depending on traffic and the stops you choose to make.
Can I book a one-way cab from Tirupati to Kottayam?+
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 Tirupati to Kottayam?+
The same thing as a one-way cab: the car takes you from Tirupati to Kottayam 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 529.9 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
This route crosses into Kerala
Leaving Andhra Pradesh 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.
THE DRIVE BACK
Kottayam to Tirupati cab — from ₹7,189
Same road, priced on its own. A one-way each way is often cheaper than holding the car for days.