Going from Thekkady to Madurai by one way taxi costs ₹2,575 in a Sedan, about 145 km and 4 hours on the road. An SUV works out to ₹3,300 and an Innova to ₹3,545. Nothing is paid before the ride; you settle with the driver when you reach Madurai. People also search this trip as Kumily to Madurai cab.
Thekkady to Madurai taxi fare
Fares below are worked from roughly 145 km of road between Thekkady and Madurai. Choose a row, press Book, and the form at the top fills in this route for you.
| Car | Seats | Rate | One way | Round trip (same day) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SedanDzire, Etios or similar | 4 | ₹15/km | ₹2,575 | ₹4,460 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹2,720 | ₹4,750 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹3,300 | ₹5,910 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹3,545 | ₹6,300 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹3,835 | ₹6,880 | 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 Thekkady for Madurai
At about 4 hours this is a same-day drive. Leave Thekkady after breakfast and you reach Madurai well before dark. The estimates below include about half an hour of halts for tea or fuel.
| Leave Thekkady at | Reach Madurai about |
|---|---|
| 5:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
Traffic, rain, road work and festival days can add time. Night departures are fine; choose any hour in the booking form.
Thekkady to Madurai road distance and route
The run is roughly 145 km and 4 hours behind the wheel, depending on weather and which side of town you start from. Drivers normally pass Theni on the way.
Towns on the way
- Thekkadystart
- Theniabout 70 km
- Maduraiabout 145 km
These towns are the natural places for tea, a meal or fuel. Ask the driver to stop wherever suits you.
You leave Thekkady by the Kumily ghat road; mention it if anyone on board gets travel sick and the driver will plan extra halts. This drive crosses from Kerala into Tamil Nadu, so state border or permit charges apply and are paid at the actual amount.
Thekkady and Madurai: one way or return
Returning to Thekkady as well? A round trip keeps the same car and driver with you. It is billed on both directions (about 290 km, 250 km minimum) plus bata for each day.
| Plan (Sedan) | Billed km | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| One way, Thekkady to Madurai | 145 | ₹2,575 |
| Round trip, same day | 290 | ₹4,460 |
| Round trip, two days | 290 | ₹4,860 |
| Two separate one way drops | 290 | ₹5,150 |
Sedan estimates. Round trips work when the car waits for you in Madurai. If you will stay on and come back later by yourself, a second one way booking is usually cheaper.
How we reach the Thekkady to Madurai fare
Fare = billed km × the car’s rate + driver bata. A Sedan on this route is 145 km × ₹15 = ₹2,175, plus ₹400 bata = ₹2,575. An SUV is 145 km × ₹20 = ₹2,900, plus ₹400 = ₹3,300. An Innova Crysta is 145 km × ₹23 = ₹3,335, plus ₹500 = ₹3,835. Extra stops and detours cost the same per-km rate, and you never pay for the driver’s empty drive home.
| 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 Madurai
Think of Madurai as the ancient temple city on the Vaigai, said never to sleep, famous for the Meenakshi Amman temple, jigarthanda, jasmine and late-night idli stalls.
After the drop, guests often head to:
Best months: October to March. Fix your pickup point on a main road near the temple; the inner lanes are closed to cars during festivals.
The temple core is jammed by mid-morning, so a pre-8 AM start, or a late-evening run, gets you out of Madurai the fastest.
We drop at any address in Madurai; frequent drop points are Anna Nagar, KK Nagar, Goripalayam, Tallakulam, Thiruppalai and Simmakkal, and the station or stand at Madurai Junction railway station and Mattuthavani bus terminus.
Pickup in Thekkady
We collect you from the door in Thekkady. Typical pickups for this trip are Kumily, Thekkady Road, Periyar Lake gate and Vandanmedu side. We also serve Kumily bus stand and Periyar Tiger Reserve gate.
The road from Theni runs up the Kumily ghat, with steep bends and frequent mist; we plan for a calm daylight drive. Boat-ride and reserve entry slots fill early; give us your slot time and we plan the pickup around it.
Why travel Thekkady to Madurai with Maha One Way Taxi
- One side only. Your Thekkady to Madurai bill carries no charge for the car’s way back.
- Pay at the end. Cash or UPI to the driver in Madurai; 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.
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Book a one way drop taxi, Thekkady to Madurai
People look for this trip as a Thekkady to Madurai one way taxi, a drop cab or an outstation taxi. All three lead to the same booking: a private car from Thekkady to Madurai at the fares shown above, with the trip ending at your drop.
Booking takes under a minute online, or ring us and we will do it with you. Madurai to Thekkady taxi.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the taxi fare from Thekkady to Madurai?
A Sedan from Thekkady to Madurai costs about ₹2,575. An SUV is about ₹3,300, an Innova about ₹3,545 and an Innova Crysta about ₹3,835. These are for roughly 145 km and include driver bata; tolls, parking and any border charge are extra.
How far is Madurai from Thekkady and how long does it take?
About 145 km by road, taking around 4 hours, usually through Theni. 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 Thekkady to Madurai distance. If you want the car to come back with you, choose Round Trip; a Sedan same-day return is about ₹4,460.
Is any advance needed?
No. You pay the driver in cash or UPI when you reach Madurai.
Which cars can I book for Thekkady to Madurai?
Sedan (4 seats), Prime Sedan (4), SUV (6), Innova (7) and Innova Crysta (7). Every car is air conditioned.
Can I travel from Thekkady to Madurai 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. This trip crosses from Kerala into Tamil Nadu, so border or permit charges are added at the actual amount.
Is Kumily to Madurai the same trip?
Yes. Kumily to Madurai is the same drive as Thekkady to Madurai: about 145 km, from ₹2,575 in a Sedan. Enter either spelling and the fare is identical.
How do I book a Thekkady to Madurai 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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