Varkala to Thekkady Cab & One Way Taxi — from ₹2,391
A one-way cab from Varkala to Thekkady costs ₹2,391 for a Hatchback to ₹3,679 for a SUV Innova (7+1), GST included, for the 175.2 km drive of about 3.5 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 20% now and the rest to the driver, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Distance
175.2 km
Travel Time
about 3.5 hrs
Fares
Live & upfront
How to book a Varkala to Thekkady cab
Step 1
Pick the car
Choose between Hatchback, Sedan, SUV Innova (6+1), SUV Innova (7+1) on the Varkala 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.
Varkala to Thekkady Taxi Fare
| Car | Seats | One way | Beyond the route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹2,391 | ₹10.7/km |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹2,575 | ₹12.5/km |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹3,495 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹3,679 | ₹20/km |
All fares include GST and cover the full 175.2 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 175.2 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 Varkala to Thekkady Route
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 drive back, Thekkady to Varkala, is priced the same and has its own page.
- One way from ₹2,391, all 175.2 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 Varkala 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 Varkala to Thekkady drive take?+
The 175.2 km journey typically takes about 3.5 hrs by cab, depending on traffic and the stops you choose to make.
Can I book a one-way cab from Varkala 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 Varkala to Thekkady?+
The same thing as a one-way cab: the car takes you from Varkala 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 175.2 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 Varkala cab — from ₹2,391
Same road, priced on its own. A one-way each way is often cheaper than holding the car for days.