Vellore to Colachel Cab & One Way Taxi — from ₹8,063
A one-way cab from Vellore to Colachel costs ₹8,063 for a Hatchback to ₹12,405 for a SUV Innova (7+1), GST included, for the 590.7 km drive of about 12 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
590.7 km
Travel Time
about 12 hrs
Fares
Live & upfront
How to book a Vellore to Colachel cab
Step 1
Pick the car
Choose between Hatchback, Sedan, SUV Innova (6+1), SUV Innova (7+1) on the Vellore to Colachel 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.
Vellore to Colachel Taxi Fare
| Car | Seats | One way | Beyond the route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹8,063 | ₹10.7/km |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹8,683 | ₹12.5/km |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹11,784 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹12,405 | ₹20/km |
All fares include GST and cover the full 590.7 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 590.7 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 Vellore to Colachel Route
Four cars are priced on this route, from ₹8,063 for a Hatchback to ₹12,405 for a SUV Innova (7+1). The gap between the Hatchback and a Sedan is ₹620 on 590.7 km, about ₹105 per 100 km. Anything beyond the booked route is ₹10.7 per km.
Both ends are in Tamil Nadu, so there is no permit to buy and no border to clear. Toll is paid on the road and shown separately before you book; no state permit applies.
Need the other direction? Colachel to Vellore 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.
The 590.7 km from Vellore to Colachel is a 12 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.
- One way from ₹8,063, all 590.7 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Vellore to Colachel 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 Vellore to Colachel drive take?+
The 590.7 km journey typically takes about 12 hrs by cab, depending on traffic and the stops you choose to make.
Can I book a one-way cab from Vellore to Colachel?+
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 Vellore to Colachel?+
The same thing as a one-way cab: the car takes you from Vellore to Colachel 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 590.7 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
Colachel to Vellore cab — from ₹8,063
Same road, priced on its own. A one-way each way is often cheaper than holding the car for days.