Trivandrum to Thekkady Cab Fare
Prices from 4 sites, the drive, and what to see in Thekkady.
A one-way sedan from Trivandrum to Thekkady costs ₹4,723 to ₹5,347. A cab takes about 5.5 hours, up MC Road to Adoor, through Pathanamthitta and Erumely, then climbing into the Cardamom Hills past Peermade to Kumily, where the hotels are. Most people stay two days in Thekkady.
Trivandrum to Thekkady cab fare
The price Savaari, EaseMyTrip, Bharat Taxi and Kera Cabs each showed us for the same trip. Lowest price in each row is highlighted.
One way
Drop at Thekkady. You pay for one side only. Every price is for the 211 km drive.
| Car | Savaari | EaseMyTrip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹4,630 | ₹5,299 |
| Sedan | ₹4,723 | ₹5,347 |
| SUV (Ertiga) | ₹6,607 | ₹6,662 |
| Innova | ₹9,273 | No price |
- Savaari: includes toll and state tax, driver allowance, fuel, GST. Not included: expressway toll.
- EaseMyTrip: includes taxes and charges. Not stated: driver allowance.
Round trip, 2 days
The same car and driver stay with you and bring you back to Trivandrum. Every price is for 422 km, the drive there and back.
| Car | Savaari | Bharat Taxi | Kera Cabs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹8,223 | ₹6,170 | No price |
| Sedan | ₹8,386 | ₹7,745 | ₹8,796 |
| SUV (Ertiga) | ₹15,188 | No price | ₹9,640 |
| Innova | ₹15,232 | ₹8,690 | ₹11,684 |
| Tempo Traveller | ₹24,994 | No price | No price |
- Driving around Thekkady adds about 37 km (our 1 day plan), at each site's rate per extra km.
- Savaari: includes driver allowance, fuel, GST. Not included: toll and state tax.
- Bharat Taxi: includes GST, driver allowance. Not included: toll, parking, state tax.
- Kera Cabs: includes driver allowance. Not included: toll, parking, state tax.
We checked each site on 20 Oct 2026 for a pickup on 3 Nov 2026. Where a site's price covers fewer km than the trip, we added the extra km at its own rate, plus 5% GST if applicable. Prices change with the date, the season and demand, so check the site before you book. Cabsguru does not sell these trips.
- Distance 211 km
- Drive time ~5h 30m
- Highway MC Road, NH183
Road distance from Thiruvananthapuram Central station to the Kumily bus stand. The climb after Mundakayam is winding hill road, so allow up to 6.5 hours with stops.
What to see in Thekkady
A boat on Periyar Lake, spice gardens and viewpoints over Tamil Nadu. Two days covers the main sights.
Periyar Lake boat ride
A 90 minute boat trip on the lake inside the tiger reserve, where elephants, gaur and sambar deer are often seen at the water's edge. Boats leave from about 07:30; the first two of the morning are the best for animals.
A spice plantation walk
Guided walks through gardens of cardamom, pepper, cinnamon and coffee along the Kumily road. Most open about 09:00 to 17:00.
Ottakathalamedu viewpoint
A hilltop with a watchtower just north of Kumily, looking over the lake, the forest and the plains of Tamil Nadu. Go late afternoon or early morning for the mist.
Chellarkovil viewpoint
A village about 15 km north of Kumily where the Western Ghats drop to the coconut groves of Tamil Nadu. In the monsoon a waterfall runs down the edge.
Parunthumpara
A grassy hilltop near Peermade named after a rock shaped like an eagle's head, with views across the forests. It's close to the road on the drive up; go before the afternoon mist.
Kalaripayattu show
A one-hour show of Kerala's old martial art in Kumily every evening at about 18:00: sword and shield fights, staff work and high kicks.
The drive: which way to go
The shorter way goes through Pathanamthitta. The longer one runs up MC Road to Kottayam and takes the highway from there.
Through Pathanamthitta and Erumely
~211 km · about 5.5 h · via Adoor, Pathanamthitta, Erumely & Peermade
The shortest way. MC Road to Adoor, then east through Pathanamthitta and Erumely to Mundakayam, where NH183 climbs past Peermade to Kumily. Stop at Parunthumpara near Peermade on the way up.
MC Road to Kottayam, then NH183
~260 km · about 6 h · via Kottarakkara, Kottayam & Mundakayam
About 49 km longer, up MC Road to Kottayam and then east on NH183, the main highway into the hills. It joins the usual road at Mundakayam. Use it if you want a stop in Kottayam.
Cab from Trivandrum to Thekkady
Call or message a local Trivandrum operator. Tell them your pickup point, dates and whether you need a one-way drop or a round trip, and they send a price for the car and driver.
Kera Cabs
Visit website ↗Pickup from Kochi, Alleppey, Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Kovalam, Varkala, Kollam, Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram, Guruvayur, Triprayar, Cherai, Calicut
Common questions
How much is a cab from Trivandrum to Thekkady?
A one-way sedan costs ₹4,723 to ₹5,347 on Savaari and EaseMyTrip, and a 2-day round trip in a sedan costs ₹7,745 to ₹8,796 for the drive there and back. Check the date you travel, as prices move with demand.
What does an SUV or Innova cost from Trivandrum to Thekkady?
An Ertiga-type SUV one way costs ₹6,607 to ₹6,662. An Innova one way costs ₹9,273. Both seat 6 to 7 people with luggage.
How long is the drive from Trivandrum to Thekkady?
About 211 km and 5.5 hours through Pathanamthitta. Allow up to 6.5 hours with stops, as the last part after Mundakayam is hill road.
Can the cab pick me up at Trivandrum airport?
Yes. The airport is about 6 km west of the station, so the ride to Thekkady is about the same distance.
Can I go on from Thekkady to Munnar?
Yes, it is the usual Kerala hill loop. Thekkady to Munnar is about 103 km on NH185, about 4 hours. Book it as one round trip with the operator, so the car stays with you.
Can the cab drive to the Periyar boat landing?
No. Cars stop at the reserve entrance near Kumily, and forest buses run the last 4 km to the landing. The cab waits at the entrance while you take the boat.
When is the best time to go?
September to March, when the weather is cool and the forest is green. From June to August the rain is heavy and the hill roads are slower, though the Chellarkovil waterfall runs from June to November.