A Bangalore to Kodaikanal drop taxi costs from ₹7,615 in a Sedan for about 481 km (10 hours). An SUV is about ₹10,020 and an Innova about ₹10,601. You pay the driver at the drop, with nothing in advance. Also searched as Bengaluru to Kodaikanal taxi.
Bangalore to Kodaikanal taxi fare by car
Every car on the Bangalore to Kodaikanal run, priced on roughly 481 km of road. The one way fare already includes the driver’s bata; pick the car that fits your group and bags.
| Car | Seats | Rate | One way | Round trip (same day) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SedanDzire, Etios or similar | 4 | ₹15/km | ₹7,615 | ₹13,868 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹8,096 | ₹14,830 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹10,020 | ₹18,678 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹10,601 | ₹19,740 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹11,563 | ₹21,664 | Book |
One way is billed on a 130 km minimum plus bata once. Round trip counts both ways (250 km minimum) with bata for each day. Tolls, parking, state permit and hill charges are extra where they apply, and the exact distance is calculated from the pickup address you enter.
Bangalore to Kodaikanal distance, time and route
The road distance from Bangalore to Kodaikanal is about 481 km. Most drives take around 10 hours, a little more at festival weekends or in peak city traffic. The usual route runs via Hosur, Dharmapuri, Salem and Namakkal.
Where you pass along the way
- Bangalorestart
- Hosurabout 46 km
- Dharmapuriabout 136 km
- Salemabout 201 km
- Namakkalabout 256 km
- Karurabout 311 km
- Dindigulabout 386 km
- Kodaikanalabout 481 km
Any of these towns works as a break point. Our drivers stop at clean, well-lit places, and you can ask for a stop whenever you need one.
The last part of the drive climbs on the Kodaikanal ghat road; our drivers take ghat roads steadily, and a morning start keeps the climb clear of mist and afternoon traffic. This trip crosses from Karnataka into Tamil Nadu, so inter-state permit charges apply and are settled at actuals. On a long drive like this, many travellers leave early morning to arrive by evening, or travel overnight and reach rested. Ask us to plan either.
Pickup in Bangalore
Tell us the exact address in Bangalore; frequent pickups for this trip are Whitefield, Electronic City, Koramangala, Indiranagar, Marathahalli and Hebbal. Stations and terminals we serve here: Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), KSR Bengaluru City Junction, Majestic (Kempegowda) bus station and Yeshwantpur railway station.
Leaving Bengaluru is about the hour: the Silk Board and Hebbal stretches clog on weekday evenings, so an early start or a late-night run saves a lot of time.
Kodaikanal at a glance
Kodaikanal is the princess of the Palani hill stations, known for Kodai Lake, Coaker’s Walk and Pillar Rocks.
Places many guests visit after the drop:
Best time to visit: March to June, or September to November. Carry a jacket; Kodaikanal is often 10°C cooler than Madurai or Dindigul.
The ghat road to Kodaikanal is steep with frequent mist after midday; our drivers prefer a morning climb.
Drop points we serve in Kodaikanal: Anna Salai, Lake Road, Coaker’s Walk area and Upper Lake View; also Kodaikanal bus stand and Kodai Road railway station.
Best time to leave Bangalore for Kodaikanal
With about 10 hours of driving, the most comfortable plan is a pre-dawn start from Bangalore, or an evening start to reach Kodaikanal early next morning. Early and late-night pickups are normal for us; just pick the time in the booking form.
Bangalore to Kodaikanal: one way vs round trip
Need the car for the return too? A Bangalore – Kodaikanal round trip covers about 962 km in total, with the driver staying with you and bata charged per day.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way Bangalore → Kodaikanal | 481 | ₹7,615 |
| Round trip, same day | 962 | ₹13,868 |
| Round trip, 2 days | 962 | ₹14,268 |
| Two separate one way drops | 962 | ₹15,230 |
Sedan estimates. A round trip suits you when the car waits at Kodaikanal with you; if you stay longer and return on your own schedule, a second one way drop is usually the better fit.
How the Bangalore to Kodaikanal fare is worked out
Fare = billable km × the car’s per-km rate + driver bata. For a Sedan on this route that is 481 km × ₹15 = ₹7,215, plus ₹400 bata = ₹7,615. In an Innova it is 481 km × ₹21 = ₹10,101, plus ₹500 bata = ₹10,601. Extra stops or detours use the same per-km rate, and nothing is added for the driver’s return journey on a one way drop.
Why book the Bangalore to Kodaikanal cab with Ridhu Cabs
- You pay for one way. No return fare on your Bangalore to Kodaikanal bill.
- Pay at the drop. Cash or UPI to the driver after you reach Kodaikanal; no advance.
- Published rates. Per-km prices are the same on every page of this site.
- Five clean AC cars. Sedan, Prime Sedan, SUV, Innova and Innova Crysta.
- A person on the phone. Call or WhatsApp +91 95668 00789 at any hour.
- Check the route in the booking form at the top of this page.
- Press Check fare to see every car’s price.
- Pick a car, add your name and confirm.
- We call and WhatsApp the driver’s details.
Prefer to talk? Call +91 95668 00789 or WhatsApp us — we answer at any hour.
One way taxi from Bangalore to Kodaikanal
A one way taxi from Bangalore to Kodaikanal is billed only for the Bangalore to Kodaikanal distance. If you searched for a drop taxi Bangalore to Kodaikanal or a Bangalore to Kodaikanal one way drop taxi, pick your car in the booking form and the fare is worked out from the road distance.
We confirm the car and driver by phone or WhatsApp, and nothing is paid in advance. The same trip is available the other way too.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Bangalore to Kodaikanal drop taxi?
A Bangalore to Kodaikanal drop taxi costs from ₹7,615 in a Sedan, about ₹10,020 in an SUV, about ₹10,601 in an Innova and about ₹11,563 in an Innova Crysta, based on roughly 481 km and including driver bata. Tolls, parking and any permit are extra.
What is the distance and travel time from Bangalore to Kodaikanal?
It is about 481 km by road and takes around 10 hours, usually via Hosur, Dharmapuri, Salem and Namakkal. The booking form calculates the exact distance from your pickup address.
Do I pay for the return journey?
No. A one way drop is billed only for the Bangalore to Kodaikanal distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day round trip is about ₹13,868.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No advance is taken. You pay the driver in cash or UPI when you reach Kodaikanal.
Which cars can I book from Bangalore to Kodaikanal?
Sedan (4 seats), Prime Sedan (4 seats), SUV (6 seats), Innova (7 seats) and Innova Crysta (7 seats). All are air conditioned.
Can I book a Bangalore to Kodaikanal cab early in the morning or at night?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs is open 24 hours, so you can choose any pickup time in the booking form, including very early or late-night departures.
Are toll and permit charges included in the fare?
Tolls and parking are paid at actuals and are not in the estimate. Because this trip crosses from Karnataka into Tamil Nadu, inter-state permit charges also apply at actuals.
Do you cover the Bengaluru to Kodaikanal route?
Yes. Bengaluru to Kodaikanal is the same trip as Bangalore to Kodaikanal: about 481 km, from ₹7,615 in a Sedan. Use the booking form with either spelling and the fare is the same.
Is there a Bangalore to Kodaikanal one way cab and taxi service?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs runs a one way taxi service from Bangalore to Kodaikanal every day. Whether you book a one way drop taxi, a one way cab or an outstation cab, the fare is the same: from ₹7,615 in a Sedan for about 481 km, with nothing to pay in advance.
How do I book a Bangalore to Kodaikanal taxi?
Enter your mobile number, pickup and date in the booking form on this page and press Check fare, then confirm. You can also call or WhatsApp +91 95668 00789 and we will arrange it.
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