Going from Kanyakumari to Tenkasi by one way taxi costs ₹2,500 in a Sedan, about 140 km and 2.5 hours on the road. An SUV works out to ₹3,200 and an Innova to ₹3,440. Nothing is paid before the ride; you settle with the driver when you reach Tenkasi. People also search this trip as Cape Comorin to Tenkasi cab.
Kanyakumari to Tenkasi taxi fare
Here is what each car costs from Kanyakumari to Tenkasi. The distance is about 140 km and the figures include the driver’s allowance, so the only extras are tolls, parking and border or hill charges.
| Car | Seats | Rate | One way | Round trip (same day) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SedanDzire, Etios or similar | 4 | ₹15/km | ₹2,500 | ₹4,320 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹2,640 | ₹4,600 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹3,200 | ₹5,720 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹3,440 | ₹6,100 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹3,720 | ₹6,660 | Book |
One way is billed on a 130 km minimum with bata once. A round trip counts both ways (250 km minimum) and adds bata per day. For another car, distance or number of days, open the fare calculator.
When to leave Kanyakumari for Tenkasi
At about 2.5 hours, the drive is short, so you can set the pickup time to suit your plans rather than the road. We have allowed half an hour for halts when working out arrival times.
| Leave Kanyakumari at | Reach Tenkasi about |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Traffic, rain, road work and festival days can add time. Night departures are fine; choose any hour in the booking form.
Kanyakumari to Tenkasi road distance and route
Road distance from Kanyakumari to Tenkasi is about 140 km. Allow 2.5 hours for the drive, a little extra at weekends and in city traffic. Expect to pass Tirunelveli, though the driver may change route for road work or weather.
Towns on the way
- Kanyakumaristart
- Tirunelveliabout 85 km
- Tenkasiabout 140 km
Pick any of them for a break; the long gaps between have fewer shops and restrooms.
Kanyakumari and Tenkasi: one way or return
If you want to come back, pick Round Trip. You pay for the distance there and back, roughly 280 km, with bata added for every day the car stays.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way, Kanyakumari to Tenkasi | 140 | ₹2,500 |
| Round trip, same day | 280 | ₹4,320 |
| Round trip, two days | 280 | ₹4,720 |
| Two separate one way drops | 280 | ₹5,000 |
Sedan estimates. Round trips work when the car waits for you in Tenkasi. If you will stay on and come back later by yourself, a second one way booking is usually cheaper.
How we reach the Kanyakumari to Tenkasi fare
Fare = billed km × the car’s rate + driver bata. A Sedan on this route is 140 km × ₹15 = ₹2,100, plus ₹400 bata = ₹2,500. An SUV is 140 km × ₹20 = ₹2,800, plus ₹400 = ₹3,200. An Innova Crysta is 140 km × ₹23 = ₹3,220, plus ₹500 = ₹3,720. Tolls and parking are charged as paid. Border, permit and hill charges appear only where they apply.
| In the fare | Paid as it comes |
|---|---|
| ✔ Car, fuel and driver | ✖ Toll plazas |
| ✔ Driver bata (once, one way) | ✖ Parking fees |
| ✔ Door pickup, any hour | ✖ Border, permit or ghat charges |
About Tenkasi
Tenkasi is the gateway to Courtallam, the “Spa of South India”, beside the Kerala border. It is known for the Courtallam waterfalls and the Kasi Viswanathar temple built by a Pandya king.
After the drop, guests often head to:
Best months: June to September, when the south-west wind brings the falls to life. In June to September the falls can close in spate; check conditions with us before you travel.
The road to Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram leaves Tenkasi toward Kerala, so Kerala-bound drops are common.
We drop at any address in Tenkasi; frequent drop points are Courtallam Road, Tirunelveli Road, Sengottai Road and Madurai Road, and the station or stand at Tenkasi Junction railway station and Tenkasi bus stand.
Pickup in Kanyakumari
Give us your exact address in Kanyakumari. Regular starting points include Sannathi Street, Beach Road, Nagercoil Road, Vattakottai side and Sunset Point. We also serve Kanniyakumari railway station and Kanyakumari bus stand.
Sunrise visitors leave the hotel by 5 AM; we schedule pickups in that window and the driver waits at the viewing point. The ferry to the rock memorial closes in rough seas; ask the driver to keep your plan flexible.
Why travel Kanyakumari to Tenkasi with Maha One Way Taxi
- One side only. Your Kanyakumari to Tenkasi bill carries no charge for the car’s way back.
- Pay at the end. Cash or UPI to the driver in Tenkasi; nothing in advance.
- Same rate on every page. No surge, no festival mark-up.
- Five AC cars. Sedan, Prime Sedan, SUV, Innova and Innova Crysta.
- A voice on the line. Call or WhatsApp +91 88258 87738 at any hour.
- Enter your trip in the booking form at the top.
- Press Check fare for all five prices.
- Choose a car, add your name and confirm.
- We call you with the driver and car details.
Rather speak to someone? Ring +91 88258 87738 or message us on WhatsApp; the line is staffed day and night.
One way cab Kanyakumari to Tenkasi
This page covers Kanyakumari to Tenkasi one way taxi bookings end to end. Pick a car, check the fare and confirm; the driver takes you to Tenkasi and heads back on his own account.
Booking takes under a minute online, or ring us and we will do it with you. Tenkasi to Kanyakumari taxi.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the taxi fare from Kanyakumari to Tenkasi?
A Sedan from Kanyakumari to Tenkasi costs about ₹2,500. An SUV is about ₹3,200, an Innova about ₹3,440 and an Innova Crysta about ₹3,720. These are for roughly 140 km and include driver bata; tolls, parking and any border charge are extra.
How far is Tenkasi from Kanyakumari and how long does it take?
About 140 km by road, taking around 2.5 hours, usually through Tirunelveli. The booking form measures the exact distance from your address.
Do I pay for the driver’s return?
No. A one way taxi is billed only for the Kanyakumari to Tenkasi distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day return is about ₹4,320.
Is any advance needed?
No. You pay the driver in cash or UPI when you reach Tenkasi.
Which cars can I book for Kanyakumari to Tenkasi?
Sedan (4 seats), Prime Sedan (4), SUV (6), Innova (7) and Innova Crysta (7). Every car is air conditioned.
Can I travel from Kanyakumari to Tenkasi at night or very early?
Maha One Way Taxi runs round the clock. Pick any pickup time in the booking form, including pre-dawn and late-night starts.
Are tolls and permits in the quoted fare?
No. Tolls and parking are paid as they occur. State permit charges apply only if a border is crossed, and ghat charges only on some hill roads.
Is Cape Comorin to Tenkasi the same trip?
Yes. Cape Comorin to Tenkasi is the same drive as Kanyakumari to Tenkasi: about 140 km, from ₹2,500 in a Sedan. Enter either spelling and the fare is identical.
How do I book a Kanyakumari to Tenkasi cab?
Fill in your mobile number, pickup and date in the booking form on this page, press Check fare and confirm. Or call or WhatsApp +91 88258 87738 and we will arrange it.
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