A Trichy to Tirunelveli drop taxi costs from ₹4,750 in a Sedan for about 290 km (5 hours). An SUV is about ₹6,200 and an Innova about ₹6,590. You pay the driver at the drop, with nothing in advance. Also searched as Tiruchirappalli to Nellai taxi.
Trichy to Tirunelveli taxi fare by car
Every car on the Trichy to Tirunelveli run, priced on roughly 290 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 | ₹4,750 | ₹8,520 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹5,040 | ₹9,100 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹6,200 | ₹11,420 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹6,590 | ₹12,100 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹7,170 | ₹13,260 | 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.
Trichy to Tirunelveli distance, time and route
The road distance from Trichy to Tirunelveli is about 290 km. Most drives take around 5 hours, a little more at festival weekends or in peak city traffic. Drivers normally go via Madurai.
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
- Trichystart
- Maduraiabout 135 km
- Tirunelveliabout 290 km
Plan your breaks around these towns; long highway stretches in between have fewer facilities.
Pickup in Trichy
Doorstep pickup anywhere in Trichy is part of the fare. Popular starting points include Srirangam, Thillai Nagar, Cantonment, KK Nagar, Woraiyur and Thennur. Stations and terminals we serve here: Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), Tiruchirappalli Junction, Chathiram bus stand and Panjapur bus terminus.
Trichy is central to Tamil Nadu, so nearly every long drive from here starts with a short run on a four-lane highway.
Tirunelveli at a glance
Tirunelveli is the halwa city on the Thamirabarani river, known for Iruttu Kadai halwa and the Nellaiappar Temple.
Places many guests visit after the drop:
Best time to visit: October to February. Courtallam is best from June to September when the falls are in season.
Tirunelveli is the southern hub for Courtallam, Kanyakumari and Thoothukudi, and long runs usually start early.
Drop points we serve in Tirunelveli: Palayamkottai, Junction, Melapalayam, Vannarpettai and Thatchanallur; also Tirunelveli Junction and Tirunelveli new bus stand.
Best time to leave Trichy for Tirunelveli
Most guests leave Trichy between 6 and 9 AM, and are in Tirunelveli well before sunset. Tell us the time you want and we will plan the driver around it.
Trichy to Tirunelveli: 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 580 km) and bata for every day the car stays with you.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way Trichy → Tirunelveli | 290 | ₹4,750 |
| Round trip, same day | 580 | ₹8,520 |
| Round trip, 2 days | 580 | ₹8,920 |
| Two separate one way drops | 580 | ₹9,500 |
Sedan estimates. A round trip suits you when the car waits at Tirunelveli with you; if you stay longer and return on your own schedule, a second one way drop is usually the better fit.
How the Trichy to Tirunelveli fare is worked out
Fare = billable km × the car’s per-km rate + driver bata. For a Sedan on this route that is 290 km × ₹15 = ₹4,350, plus ₹400 bata = ₹4,750. In an Innova it is 290 km × ₹21 = ₹6,090, plus ₹500 bata = ₹6,590. Tolls and parking are paid at the actual amount. State permit and hill charges are added only where they apply.
Why book the Trichy to Tirunelveli cab with Ridhu Cabs
- You pay for one way. No return fare on your Trichy to Tirunelveli bill.
- Pay at the drop. Cash or UPI to the driver after you reach Tirunelveli; 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.
Book a Trichy to Tirunelveli one way drop taxi
Call it a one way drop taxi, a Trichy to Tirunelveli one way cab or a taxi service from Trichy to Tirunelveli: the booking is the same. The car takes you from Trichy to Tirunelveli, the trip ends there, and you pay for that one side of the journey only.
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 Trichy to Tirunelveli drop taxi?
A Trichy to Tirunelveli drop taxi costs from ₹4,750 in a Sedan, about ₹6,200 in an SUV, about ₹6,590 in an Innova and about ₹7,170 in an Innova Crysta, based on roughly 290 km and including driver bata. Tolls, parking and any permit are extra.
What is the distance and travel time from Trichy to Tirunelveli?
It is about 290 km by road and takes around 5 hours, usually via 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 Trichy to Tirunelveli distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day round trip is about ₹8,520.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No advance is taken. You pay the driver in cash or UPI when you reach Tirunelveli.
Which cars can I book from Trichy to Tirunelveli?
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 Trichy to Tirunelveli 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.
Do you cover the Tiruchirappalli to Nellai route?
Yes. Tiruchirappalli to Nellai is the same trip as Trichy to Tirunelveli: about 290 km, from ₹4,750 in a Sedan. Use the booking form with either spelling and the fare is the same.
Is there a Trichy to Tirunelveli one way cab and taxi service?
Yes. Ridhu Cabs runs a one way taxi service from Trichy to Tirunelveli every day. Whether you book a one way drop taxi, a one way cab or an outstation cab, the fare is the same: from ₹4,750 in a Sedan for about 290 km, with nothing to pay in advance.
How do I book a Trichy to Tirunelveli 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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