Sedan
Toyota Etios / Swift Dzire4 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹15/km
- Round trip
- ₹13/km
- Driver bata
- ₹500/day
~690 km · 12 – 13 hours
Kochi to Chennai Drop Taxi
One-way cab from Kochi to Chennai, door to door. Sedan from about ₹11,350, Innova about ₹15,000. You pay for one side only.
- 24/7 pickup
- One-way fare only
- Drivers with 5+ years
- Clean AC cars
One way taxi
Kochi to Chennai cab, one way
Booking a cab from Kochi to Chennai shouldn't mean paying for the driver's empty ride back. Our drop taxi charges you one way only, at a fixed per-km rate you'll know before you leave home.
We'll pick you up from Ernakulam South and Town stations, Kochi airport, Kakkanad, Edappally or Fort Kochi, and drop you at the airport, Central and Egmore stations, the big hospitals on Greams Road and in Guindy, or straight to your home anywhere in the city.
Every car is air-conditioned, cleaned before the trip and driven by someone with at least five years on these highways. The fare is fixed per kilometre and confirmed before you leave. There's no surge and no “night charge” added at the end.
Fare
Kochi to Chennai taxi fare
Approximate one-way totals for ~690 km, including driver bata. Toll, parking, state permit (for Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry 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 | ₹11,350 |
| SUV Mahindra Xylo / similar | 6 seats | ₹19/km (one way) | ₹500/day | ₹14,100 |
| Innova Toyota Innova | 7 seats | ₹20/km (one way) | ₹600/day | ₹15,000 |
| Innova Crysta Toyota Innova Crysta | 7 seats | ₹20/km (round-trip rate) | ₹600/day | ₹15,000 |
| Force Urbania 12+1 seater luxury van | 12 + 1 seats | ₹50/km (one way) (min 250 km/day) | ₹1,000/day | ₹36,500 |
Innova Crysta is charged at its round-trip rate for one-way drops. Call us for an exact quote for your pickup and drop address.
Route
The road from Kochi to Chennai
- Kochi
- Thrissur
- Palakkad
- Coimbatore
- Salem
- Krishnagiri
- Vellore
- Chennai
The usual route is NH48 to Krishnagiri, NH44 to Salem, NH544 through Coimbatore, Palakkad and Thrissur: about 690 km, or 12 – 13 hours at a comfortable pace with a tea break or two. Because the trip crosses into Kerala, a state entry permit applies and is added at actual cost.
If you'd rather take a different road, stop for a temple on the way or pick someone up en route, just tell us when you book. The driver will plan around it.
Good to know
Tips for the trip
- Start early. Leaving Kochi before 6 a.m. gets you past the city traffic and most of the highway before the heat builds.
- Tell us about luggage when you book. A sedan takes two big suitcases; for more, an SUV or Innova is the safer choice.
- Keep the driver's number handy. He'll call you before he reaches your pickup point, and you can share it with family.
- Tolls are paid by FASTag on the way and added to your bill at the end, so you don't need to carry change.
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
Kochi to Chennai drop taxi: FAQs
What is the Kochi to Chennai taxi fare?
A one-way Kochi to Chennai drop taxi costs roughly ₹11,350 in a sedan, ₹14,100 in an SUV, ₹15,000 in an Innova and ₹36,500 in the 12+1 seater Force Urbania, including driver bata. Tolls, the Kerala permit and parking are extra.
How far is Chennai from Kochi by road?
About 690 km. The drive usually takes 12 – 13 hours via Thrissur, Palakkad, Coimbatore, Salem, Krishnagiri and Vellore, depending on traffic and how many breaks you take.
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.
Where can I be picked up in Kochi?
Anywhere: your home, office or hotel, or places like Ernakulam South and Town stations, Kochi airport, Kakkanad, Edappally or Fort Kochi.
Can I book Kochi to Chennai at night?
Yes, we run 24/7. Many customers prefer leaving at night or before dawn to avoid traffic. Book a few hours ahead so we can confirm the car and driver.
Is there a bigger vehicle for a group from Kochi to Chennai?
Yes. The Innova and Innova Crysta seat 7, and the Force Urbania seats 12 plus the driver, with reclining seats and roof AC. The Urbania is ₹50/km with ₹1,000 bata a day, billed on at least 250 km a day.
Is there an interstate permit charge for Kochi to Chennai?
Yes. Commercial vehicles crossing into Kerala pay a state entry permit. We tell you the exact amount when you book, and it's added to the final bill at actual cost.