A Madurai to Kodaikanal drop taxi costs from ₹2,350 in a Sedan for about 120 km (3.5 hours). An SUV is about ₹3,000 and an Innova about ₹3,230. You pay the driver at the drop, with nothing in advance.
Madurai to Kodaikanal taxi fare by car
This is what the Madurai to Kodaikanal journey costs in each of our five cars, worked out from about 120 km. Bata is included and the booking form shows the same numbers.
| Car | Seats | Rate | One way | Round trip (same day) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SedanDzire, Etios or similar | 4 | ₹15/km | ₹2,350 | ₹3,900 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹2,480 | ₹4,150 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹3,000 | ₹5,150 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹3,230 | ₹5,500 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹3,490 | ₹6,000 | 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. Want another car, distance or a round trip? Try the fare calculator.
Madurai to Kodaikanal distance, time and route
Expect about 120 km between Madurai and Kodaikanal. Our drivers usually complete it in 3.5 hours, including a short tea or meal halt.
What is included in the fare
| Included | Not included (paid at actuals) |
|---|---|
| ✔ The car, fuel and driver | ✖ Toll gates |
| ✔ Driver bata, once on a one way trip | ✖ Parking |
| ✔ Doorstep pickup, 24 hours a day | ✖ State permit and hill charges, where they apply |
| ✔ Rest breaks on the way | ✖ Extra stops or detours, at the same per-km rate |
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 is a shorter trip, so it is billed on the 130 km one way minimum; it is a good fit if you also want a few local stops on arrival.
Pickup in Madurai
Doorstep pickup anywhere in Madurai is part of the fare. Popular starting points include Anna Nagar, KK Nagar, Goripalayam, Thiruparankundram, Mattuthavani and Tallakulam. Stations and terminals we serve here: Madurai Airport (IXM), Madurai Junction, Mattuthavani bus stand (MGR) and Periyar bus stand.
Madurai’s temple streets are congested; we pick up from the nearest drivable point and call you with the exact spot.
Kodaikanal at a glance
Think of Kodaikanal as the princess of the Palani hill stations; it is 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 Madurai for Kodaikanal
With only about 3.5 hours on the road, you have the freedom to pick the pickup time that fits your schedule. Early and late-night pickups are normal for us; just pick the time in the booking form.
Madurai to Kodaikanal: one way vs round trip
If you plan to return, choose Round Trip in the booking form. You pay for the distance there and back (roughly 240 km) and bata for every day the car stays with you.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way Madurai → Kodaikanal | 130 | ₹2,350 |
| Round trip, same day | 250 | ₹3,900 |
| Round trip, 2 days | 250 | ₹4,300 |
| Two separate one way drops | 260 | ₹4,700 |
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 Madurai 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 130 km × ₹15 = ₹1,950, plus ₹400 bata = ₹2,350. In an Innova it is 130 km × ₹21 = ₹2,730, plus ₹500 bata = ₹3,230. The estimate you see in the booking form is the same figure the driver works from, so there is no surprise at the drop.
Why book the Madurai to Kodaikanal cab with Ridhu Cabs
- You pay for one way. No return fare on your Madurai 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.
Madurai to Kodaikanal one way cab and taxi service
Looking for a Madurai to Kodaikanal one way taxi? This page books exactly that: a private one way cab from Madurai to Kodaikanal with the fare shown before you confirm. We run a taxi service for Madurai to Kodaikanal trips every day, so a one way drop taxi, a one way cab or an outstation cab all get you the same price shown above.
The driver’s details reach you before the trip, and you pay at the drop in cash or UPI. Need to come back? The reverse trip is priced the same way.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Madurai to Kodaikanal drop taxi?
A Madurai to Kodaikanal drop taxi costs from ₹2,350 in a Sedan, about ₹3,000 in an SUV, about ₹3,230 in an Innova and about ₹3,490 in an Innova Crysta, based on roughly 120 km and including driver bata. Tolls, parking and any permit are extra.
What is the distance and travel time from Madurai to Kodaikanal?
It is about 120 km by road and takes around 3.5 hours. 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 Madurai to Kodaikanal distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day round trip is about ₹3,900.
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 Madurai 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 Madurai 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. State permit charges apply only if you cross a state border; hill charges apply on some ghat roads.
Is the Madurai to Kodaikanal fare the same in both directions?
Yes. The Kodaikanal to Madurai drop taxi is priced on the same distance and the same per-km rates, so the fare is the same.
Is there a Madurai to Kodaikanal one way cab and taxi service?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs runs a one way taxi service from Madurai 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 ₹2,350 in a Sedan for about 120 km, with nothing to pay in advance.
How do I book a Madurai 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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