Sedan
Toyota Etios / Swift Dzire4 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹15/km
- Round trip
- ₹13/km
- Driver bata
- ₹500/day
~440 km · 8 – 9 hours
Bangalore to Karaikal Drop Taxi
One-way cab from Bangalore to Karaikal, door to door. Sedan from about ₹7,100, Innova about ₹9,400. You pay for one side only.
- 24/7 pickup
- One-way fare only
- Drivers with 5+ years
- Clean AC cars
How much is a taxi from Bangalore to Karaikal?
A one-way Bangalore to Karaikal drop taxi costs about ₹7,100 in a sedan, ₹8,850 in an SUV and ₹9,400 in an Innova, including driver bata. The trip is about 440 km and takes 8 to 9 hours. You pay one way only; tolls and permits are extra.
- Distance
- ~440 km
- Travel time
- 8–9 hours
- Sedan (one way)
- ₹7,100
- Innova (one way)
- ₹9,400
- 12-seater Urbania
- ₹23,000
- Route
- Hosur, Krishnagiri, Tiruvannamalai…
- Booking
- +91 81481 43253 · 24/7
Fares checked and updated: November 2026
One way taxi
Bangalore to Karaikal cab, one way
Bangalore to Karaikal is a full day on the road, about 440 km, and most of our customers on this route are families going home, or devotees visiting Thirunallar and Velankanni. A one-way drop taxi means no overnight bus and no change at Chennai or Trichy.
We'll pick you up from your home anywhere in Bangalore, Kempegowda Airport, Majestic, Electronic City, Whitefield, Marathahalli or Hosur Road, and drop you at Karaikal town, Karaikal beach, the port area, Thirunallar or any address in Karaikal.
Book a Bangalore to Karaikal one way taxi, a round trip, or car rental with driver for a few days around Karaikal, Nagore and Velankanni.
Every car is air-conditioned, cleaned before the trip and driven by someone who knows this road. The fare is fixed per kilometre and confirmed before you leave, with no surge and no night charge added at the end.
Fare
Bangalore to Karaikal taxi fare
Approximate one-way totals for ~440 km, including driver bata. Toll, parking, state permit (for Puducherry, Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra trips) and GST, where applicable, are extra. Urbania is billed on a minimum of 250 km per day.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate | Driver bata | Approx. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan Toyota Etios / Swift Dzire | 4 seats | ₹15/km (one way) | ₹500/day | ₹7,100 |
| SUV Mahindra Xylo / similar | 6 seats | ₹19/km (one way) | ₹500/day | ₹8,850 |
| Innova Toyota Innova | 7 seats | ₹20/km (one way) | ₹600/day | ₹9,400 |
| Innova Crysta Toyota Innova Crysta | 7 seats | ₹20/km (round-trip rate) | ₹600/day | ₹9,400 |
| Force Urbania 12+1 seater luxury van | 12 + 1 seats | ₹50/km (one way) (min 250 km/day) | ₹1,000/day | ₹23,000 |
Innova Crysta is charged at its round-trip rate for one-way drops. A Bangalore–Karaikal–Bangalore round trip in a sedan is about ₹12,450. Call us for an exact quote for your address.
Route
The road from Bangalore to Karaikal
- Bangalore
- Hosur
- Krishnagiri
- Tiruvannamalai
- Panruti
- Chidambaram
- Sirkazhi
- Karaikal
The usual route is NH44 to Krishnagiri, then across via Tiruvannamalai and Panruti to the coast: about 440 km, or 8 – 9 hours with breaks. The other way is via Salem, Trichy and Thanjavur, about 470 km, which suits a trip that also covers the Thanjavur temples. Because the trip crosses a state border, the Karnataka–Tamil Nadu and Puducherry permits apply and are added at actual cost.
Want to stop at a temple or pick someone up on the way? Just tell us when you book.
Good to know
Tips for the trip
- Leave Bangalore by 4 or 5 a.m. to cross Hosur and Krishnagiri before the traffic and reach Karaikal by early afternoon.
- Driving overnight? Tell us when you book and we'll send a driver who has rested during the day.
- Tolls are paid by FASTag; the Karnataka and Puducherry permits are added at actual cost.
- With elderly passengers, plan a proper meal break at Tiruvannamalai or Panruti.
Fleet
New · 12 seater
Choose your vehicle
SUV
Mahindra Xylo / similar6 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹19/km
- Round trip
- ₹19/km
- Driver bata
- ₹500/day
Innova
Toyota Innova7 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹20/km
- Round trip
- ₹17/km
- Driver bata
- ₹600/day
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta7 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- On request
- Round trip
- ₹20/km
- Driver bata
- ₹600/day
Force Urbania
12+1 seater luxury van12 + 1 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹50/km
- Round trip
- ₹50/km
- Driver bata
- ₹1,000/day
- Min. per day
- 250 km
From other cities
Outstation taxi to Karaikal from other cities
We also run a Coimbatore to Karaikal outstation taxi, Madurai to Karaikal car rental with driver, and drops from Trichy, Salem, Vellore and more. Approximate one-way fares including driver bata.
| Route | Distance | Time | Sedan | Innova | Urbania 12+1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore to Karaikal | ~395 km | 7–8 hours | ₹6,400 | ₹8,500 | ₹20,750 |
| Madurai to Karaikal | ~275 km | 5–6 hours | ₹4,600 | ₹6,100 | ₹14,750 |
| Trichy to Karaikal | ~160 km | 3–4 hours | ₹2,900 | ₹3,800 | ₹13,500 |
| Salem to Karaikal | ~250 km | 5–6 hours | ₹4,250 | ₹5,600 | ₹13,500 |
| Vellore to Karaikal | ~295 km | 6–7 hours | ₹4,900 | ₹6,500 | ₹15,750 |
| Tiruppur to Karaikal | ~340 km | 6–7 hours | ₹5,600 | ₹7,400 | ₹18,000 |
| Hosur to Karaikal | ~370 km | 7–8 hours | ₹6,050 | ₹8,000 | ₹19,500 |
| Thanjavur to Karaikal | ~95 km | 2–3 hours | ₹1,900 | ₹2,500 | ₹13,500 |
Bangalore to Karaikal drop taxi: FAQs
What is the Bangalore to Karaikal taxi fare?
A one-way Bangalore to Karaikal drop taxi costs roughly ₹7,100 in a sedan, ₹8,850 in an SUV, ₹9,400 in an Innova and ₹23,000 in the 12+1 seater Force Urbania, including driver bata. Tolls, the Karnataka–Tamil Nadu and Puducherry permits and parking are extra.
How far is Karaikal from Bangalore by road?
About 440 km via Hosur, Krishnagiri, Tiruvannamalai, Panruti, Chidambaram and Sirkazhi, which takes 8 to 9 hours. The other way is via Salem, Trichy and Thanjavur, about 470 km, which suits a trip that also covers the Thanjavur temples.
Do I have to pay for the return trip?
No. That's the point of a drop taxi. You pay for the one-way distance plus driver bata. The driver's return is not billed to you.
How do I book a Bangalore to Karaikal cab?
Call or WhatsApp +91 81481 43253 with your pickup address, date and time. We confirm the car, the fare and the driver's number straight away. Most trips need no advance.
Can I book Bangalore to Karaikal at night?
Yes, we run 24/7. Book a few hours ahead so we can confirm the car and driver.
Is there a permit charge from Bangalore to Karaikal?
Our cabs are Tamil Nadu registered, so a Karnataka permit applies for the Bangalore leg and a Puducherry permit for Karaikal. We tell you the total when you book and add it at actual cost.