A Pondicherry to Kanyakumari drop taxi costs from ₹9,025 in a Sedan for about 575 km (10 hours). An SUV is about ₹11,900 and an Innova about ₹12,575. You pay the driver at the drop, with nothing in advance. Also searched as Puducherry to Cape Comorin taxi.
Pondicherry to Kanyakumari taxi fare by car
This is what the Pondicherry to Kanyakumari journey costs in each of our five cars, worked out from about 575 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 | ₹9,025 | ₹16,500 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹9,600 | ₹17,650 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹11,900 | ₹22,250 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹12,575 | ₹23,500 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹13,725 | ₹25,800 | 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.
Pondicherry to Kanyakumari distance, time and route
Plan for roughly 10 hours on the road for the 575 km from Pondicherry to Kanyakumari, depending on traffic, weather and the exact pickup and drop points. The common way is via Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur and Madurai, and the driver may adjust for road works or weather.
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 |
Where you pass along the way
- Pondicherrystart
- Chidambaramabout 70 km
- Kumbakonamabout 135 km
- Thanjavurabout 175 km
- Maduraiabout 335 km
- Tirunelveliabout 490 km
- Kanyakumariabout 575 km
Towns on the way make natural halts for tea, meals or fuel; tell the driver where you would like to stop.
This trip crosses from Puducherry 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 Pondicherry
We pick up from your door in Pondicherry. Common pickup points on this route are White Town, Lawspet, Muthialpet, Reddiarpalayam, Ariyankuppam and Auroville. Stations and terminals we serve here: Puducherry Airport (PNY), Lawspet, Puducherry railway station and Puducherry new bus stand.
The streets around White Town are narrow and often one-way, so we pick up from the nearest drivable point and call you with the exact spot.
Kanyakumari at a glance
Kanyakumari is the southern tip of India where three seas meet, known for sunrise and sunset points, the Vivekananda Rock and the Thiruvalluvar Statue.
Places many guests visit after the drop:
Best time to visit: October to March. Ferries to the Vivekananda Rock stop in bad weather; keep a buffer in the plan.
Sunrise visitors leave very early; a pre-dawn pickup is normal here and we can arrange it.
Drop points we serve in Kanyakumari: Sannathi Street, Beach Road and Railway station road; also Kanyakumari railway station and Kanyakumari bus stand.
Best time to leave Pondicherry for Kanyakumari
With about 10 hours of driving, the most comfortable plan is a pre-dawn start from Pondicherry, or an evening start to reach Kanyakumari early next morning. Early and late-night pickups are normal for us; just pick the time in the booking form.
Pondicherry to Kanyakumari: 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 1150 km) and bata for every day the car stays with you.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way Pondicherry → Kanyakumari | 575 | ₹9,025 |
| Round trip, same day | 1150 | ₹16,500 |
| Round trip, 2 days | 1150 | ₹16,900 |
| Two separate one way drops | 1150 | ₹18,050 |
Sedan estimates. A round trip suits you when the car waits at Kanyakumari with you; if you stay longer and return on your own schedule, a second one way drop is usually the better fit.
How the Pondicherry to Kanyakumari fare is worked out
Fare = billable km × the car’s per-km rate + driver bata. For a Sedan on this route that is 575 km × ₹15 = ₹8,625, plus ₹400 bata = ₹9,025. In an Innova it is 575 km × ₹21 = ₹12,075, plus ₹500 bata = ₹12,575. Tolls and parking are paid at the actual amount. State permit and hill charges are added only where they apply.
Why book the Pondicherry to Kanyakumari cab with Ridhu Cabs
- You pay for one way. No return fare on your Pondicherry to Kanyakumari bill.
- Pay at the drop. Cash or UPI to the driver after you reach Kanyakumari; 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.
Pondicherry to Kanyakumari one way cab and taxi service
Looking for a Pondicherry to Kanyakumari one way taxi? This page books exactly that: a private one way cab from Pondicherry to Kanyakumari with the fare shown before you confirm. We run a taxi service for Pondicherry to Kanyakumari 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.
Booking takes under a minute online, or you can call and we arrange it. The return drop from Kanyakumari to Pondicherry is a separate one way booking at the same rates.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Pondicherry to Kanyakumari drop taxi?
A Pondicherry to Kanyakumari drop taxi costs from ₹9,025 in a Sedan, about ₹11,900 in an SUV, about ₹12,575 in an Innova and about ₹13,725 in an Innova Crysta, based on roughly 575 km and including driver bata. Tolls, parking and any permit are extra.
What is the distance and travel time from Pondicherry to Kanyakumari?
It is about 575 km by road and takes around 10 hours, usually via Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur and Madurai. 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 Pondicherry to Kanyakumari distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day round trip is about ₹16,500.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No advance is taken. You pay the driver in cash or UPI when you reach Kanyakumari.
Which cars can I book from Pondicherry to Kanyakumari?
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 Pondicherry to Kanyakumari 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 Puducherry into Tamil Nadu, inter-state permit charges also apply at actuals.
Do you cover the Puducherry to Cape Comorin route?
Yes. Puducherry to Cape Comorin is the same trip as Pondicherry to Kanyakumari: about 575 km, from ₹9,025 in a Sedan. Use the booking form with either spelling and the fare is the same.
Is there a Pondicherry to Kanyakumari one way cab and taxi service?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs runs a one way taxi service from Pondicherry to Kanyakumari every day. Whether you book a one way drop taxi, a one way cab or an outstation cab, the fare is the same: from ₹9,025 in a Sedan for about 575 km, with nothing to pay in advance.
How do I book a Pondicherry to Kanyakumari 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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