Outstation cab on the Bangalore to Kodaikanal road

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Bangalore to
Kodaikanal

About 460 km, 8.5 to 9 hours on the road. Per-kilometre fares with everything extra named before you travel.

460 kmRoad distance
8.5+Hours driving
₹5,520One way from
Tamil NaduDestination state

The route

Taxi from Bangalore to Kodaikanal

A long drive with a serious ghat section at the end, best as a multi-day trip.

Kodaikanal is known for Hill station, the lake, Coaker's Walk and the pillar rocks. At about 460 km the drive is 8.5 to 9 hours, so we plan the pickup around when you need to arrive rather than working backwards from an optimistic average speed.

The fare is per kilometre against a 300 km daily minimum, which at this distance means a minimum of 2 days of hire. On top of that sit the driver allowance, night charges after 10pm, and toll, parking and state permit at actuals — all named before you travel.

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Fares

Indicative one-way fares

Worked out from the published per-kilometre rate against the 600 km billed minimum for this route. Driver allowance, toll, parking and state permit are additional.

Outstation tariff
VehicleSeats RateIndicative one way
ETIOS cab ETIOS 4 + 1 ₹12/km ₹5,520 Enquire ↗
Ertiga cab Ertiga 6 + 1 ₹15/km ₹6,900 Enquire ↗
Innova cab Innova 7 + 1 ₹18/km ₹8,280 Enquire ↗
Innova Crysta cab Innova Crysta 7 + 1 ₹20/km ₹9,200 Enquire ↗
Tempo Traveller cab Tempo Traveller 12 + 1 ₹25/km ₹11,500 Enquire ↗
Mini Bus cab Mini Bus 21 ₹28/km ₹12,880 Enquire ↗
Driver allowance ₹300–500 per day Night charges after 10pm Toll, parking and permit at actuals

Questions

Bangalore to Kodaikanal

How far is Bangalore to Kodaikanal?
About 460 km by road, which is 8.5 to 9 hours of driving depending on traffic and the stops you make. A long drive with a serious ghat section at the end, best as a multi-day trip.
What does a Bangalore to Kodaikanal taxi cost?
It is charged per kilometre against a 300 km daily minimum: ₹12/km in an ETIOS up to ₹28/km in a 21-seat mini bus. The indicative one-way figures are in the table on this page, and the driver allowance, toll and permits are added separately.
Which vehicle suits the Kodaikanal route?
For a run of this length we would normally suggest an Innova or Crysta — the extra room matters over 8.5 to 9 hours on the road. Groups above seven are better in the Tempo Traveller.
Should I book one way or a round trip to Kodaikanal?
If you are not returning in the same vehicle, a one way drop is cheaper because you are not paying for the return leg. If you are coming back, the round trip rate per kilometre is lower and usually wins. Tell us the dates and we will quote both.
Is the driver allowance included?
No, it is separate and stated up front — ₹300 a day for cars and ₹500 for the Tempo Traveller and mini bus. At 460 km this trip bills a minimum of 2 days against the 300 km daily minimum.
Do you cover toll and state permit?
Both are passed on at actuals and shown as their own lines. We charge what was paid rather than estimating it into the fare.

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