One way · Drop taxi · 253 km

Kodaikanal to Thanjavur One Way Taxi

Going from Kodaikanal to Thanjavur? Our oneway drop taxi picks you up at your door and charges you only for your side of the road.

₹4,195Sedan, all-inclusive
~253 kmroad distance
6 hrs 20 mindrive time
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Quick answer

A one way taxi from Kodaikanal to Thanjavur costs about ₹4,195 in a Sedan and about ₹5,460 in a 6-seater SUV 6+1, including driver bata. The road distance is about 253 km and the drive takes around 6 hrs 20 min, via Oddanchatram, Manapparai, Trichy. Tolls and parking are extra as actuals. You pay only one way — no return fare — and pay the driver after the trip.

Distance
~253 km
Travel time
6 hrs 20 min
One way fare
from ₹4,195
Driver bata
Included
Payment
After the trip
Live fares

Kodaikanal to Thanjavur taxi fare

All-inclusive fare with driver bata. Tolls, parking and permits are extra as actuals.

CarSeatsOne way (drop)Round trip
Sedan Lowest 4+1 · 2 bags ₹4,195 ₹7,484 Book
SUV 6+1 6+1 · 4 bags ₹5,460 ₹10,014 Book
MUV 7+1 7+1 · 4 bags ₹5,713 ₹10,520 Book
Innova Crysta 7+1 · 4 bags ₹6,219 ₹11,532 Book

How the Sedan fare is worked out: 253 km × ₹15/km + driver bata ₹400 ≈ ₹4,195. How fares are calculated

Kodaikanal to Thanjavur distance & route

The road distance from Kodaikanal to Thanjavur is about 253 km, and the drive takes roughly 6 hrs 20 min with a short tea break. The usual road goes via Oddanchatram → Manapparai → Trichy. Leaving by 6–7 am gets you there by lunch and avoids the evening highway traffic. The last stretch is a ghat road, so plan to cross it in daylight.

Kodaikanal is the princess of hill stations. We pick up from any address in Kodaikanal, including Kodaikanal Lake, Coaker's Walk, Pillar Rocks. Thanjavur is the Chola capital and the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu — the driver drops you at your exact address, whether that is a home, hotel, hospital or Thanjavur Junction.

Because this is a one way drop taxi, you do not pay for the car's return to Kodaikanal. A round trip for the same journey costs ₹7,484, so the one way fare saves you about 44%. Driver bata is included; you pay the driver after the trip by cash or UPI.

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Safe, comfortable outstation travel

Families, solo women travellers and senior citizens ride with us every day.

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Trip start OTP

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24/7 support

A real person answers our phone and WhatsApp, day and night.

Clean AC cars

Cleaned before every trip; tyres, brakes and lights checked.

Experienced on highways

Drivers who know the ghat roads; rested drivers for night trips.

FAQ

Kodaikanal to Thanjavur taxi — questions

What is the Kodaikanal to Thanjavur one way taxi fare?
About ₹4,195 in a Sedan, ₹5,460 in a SUV 6+1. The fare includes driver bata (₹400). Tolls, parking and permits are extra as actuals.
What is the distance from Kodaikanal to Thanjavur by road?
About 253 km. The drive takes around 6 hrs 20 min depending on traffic and stops, and the usual route goes via Oddanchatram, Manapparai, Trichy.
Is a drop taxi from Kodaikanal to Thanjavur the same as a one way taxi?
Yes. Drop taxi, one way drop taxi, oneway taxi and one trip taxi all mean the same thing: we drop you in Thanjavur and you pay only for the one way distance.
How much is a round trip taxi from Kodaikanal to Thanjavur?
About ₹7,484 in a Sedan if you return within 1 day. If you are not coming back with the same car, the one way fare saves you about 44%.
What is driver bata on this trip?
Driver bata is the driver's daily allowance for food. It is ₹400 for a one way trip and is already included in the fare above.
When should I leave Kodaikanal to reach Thanjavur on time?
Leaving by 6–7 am gets you there by lunch and avoids the evening highway traffic. The last stretch is a ghat road, so plan to cross it in daylight.
Can I book a Kodaikanal to Thanjavur taxi at night?
Yes. We run 24/7 and there is no night surcharge. For long trips we send rested, experienced highway drivers.
How do I book a Kodaikanal to Thanjavur one way cab?
Use the booking form on this page — pickup and drop are already filled in. Pick a car and confirm with your mobile number. No advance payment.

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