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Chennai to Kodaikanal One Way Taxi

One-way cab booking from Chennai to Kodaikanal.

Chennai to Kodaikanal One Way Taxi

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Book Chennai to Kodaikanal one-way taxi

For a hill-station getaway from Chennai to Kodaikanal, NFS Cabs arranges a one-way cab with a confirmed pickup and a direct drop at your Kodaikanal address. Share your travel date, pickup point and passenger count to receive the applicable fare before booking.

  • One-way billing — no return-trip fare on drop trips
  • About 520 km, Allow about 10 to 11 hours, depending on the pickup point, traffic, breaks and the Palani hills ghat road conditions.
  • Sedan from ₹7,680 one way, driver bata included
  • Sedan, SUV, Innova and Innova Crysta available from Chennai
  • Verified drivers, 24/7 pickup from any Chennai address
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Chennai to Kodaikanal taxi details

Cabs usually travel via Villupuram, Trichy and Dindigul, then take the ghat road up from the Batlagundu side to Kodaikanal, which sits above 2,000 m. The mountain road is slower and colder than the plains, so allow extra time and carry a light jacket for the evening.

Distance

Approximately 520 km by road.

Travel time

Allow about 10 to 11 hours, depending on the pickup point, traffic, breaks and the Palani hills ghat road conditions.

Pickup locations in Chennai

Chennai city pickup, Chennai Airport and other confirmed pickup points in and around Chennai.

Drop locations in Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal town and nearby accessible locations, subject to the confirmed booking and road conditions.

Travelling from Chennai to Kodaikanal

Road & tolls

GST Road and NH-38 to Trichy, the Trichy–Dindigul four-lane, then Batlagundu and the Kodaikanal ghat road. Toll plazas are paid as actual; hill charges apply for the ghat.

Where to stop

Ulundurpet for breakfast, Trichy or Dindigul for lunch, Silver Cascade falls on the ghat road.

Places on the way

Samayapuram near Trichy, Dindigul Rock Fort, Silver Cascade falls, Kodaikanal Lake.

Best time to travel

Leave Chennai by 4 AM to climb the ghat before dark. April–June and the Christmas–New Year week are the busiest.

Chennai to Kodaikanal taxi fare

Chennai to Kodaikanal one way fare by car
CarRateDriver bataApprox. fare
Sedan₹14/km₹400₹7,680
SUV₹19/km₹500₹10,380
Innova₹19/km₹500₹10,380
Innova Crysta₹21/km₹500₹11,420

Based on about 520 km. Toll, parking, waiting and hill charges are extra as actual. Your final fare is confirmed before pickup — see the full tariff.

Travelling somewhere else? Compare fares for every car and route on our one way drop taxi page — you pay only for the journey, never for the empty return.

Chennai to Kodaikanal taxi FAQs

What is the Chennai to Kodaikanal taxi fare?

For about 520 km, the approximate one-way fare is ₹7,680 by Sedan, ₹10,380 by SUV, ₹10,380 by Innova, ₹11,420 by Innova Crysta, including driver bata. Toll and parking are extra.

How far is Chennai from Kodaikanal by road?

The road distance is approximately 520 km. The exact route and distance can vary with your pickup and drop addresses.

How long does a Chennai to Kodaikanal taxi trip take?

Plan for around 10 to 11 hours given the ghat roads. Actual travel time depends on traffic, stops, weather and the final route selected by the driver.

How is the last stretch of the Chennai to Kodaikanal drive?

The final part is a winding ghat road, so it is slower than the highway sections. Hill charges from the tariff may apply and are confirmed in your quote.

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