Driving from Kochi to Chennai? It's roughly a 699.4 km run, about 12 hours 43 minutes behind the wheel depending on stops and the time you leave. The route mostly follows NH66 (the Malabar coastal highway), and fares with Sairgah start at ₹8,393 for a sedan — Innova and Tempo Traveller options are there if you're travelling with family or a larger group.
The Kochi to Chennai run is about 699 km, give or take, and most drivers cover it in 12 hours via NH66 (the Malabar coastal highway). The ghat sections through the Eastern Ghats are scenic but winding, so we send drivers who know the curves. You pay 25% online to lock the cab, the rest in cash or UPI at the end. No surge, no surprises. Sedan, SUV, or Tempo Traveller, all AC, depending on how many of you are travelling.
What the route is actually like
5 toll plazas (around Rs. 590 total). All tolls and state taxes are included in your Sairgah upfront fare, so you pay nothing extra to the driver. Summer (April to June) afternoons are hot on open highways; early morning departures are recommended.
Choosing your vehicle
A sedan (Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable for four adults) is the default choice and the cheapest, starting at ₹8,393. Step up to an SUV like an Innova or Ertiga if you've got six people or a lot of bags, or a Tempo Traveller (12–17 seats) for bigger groups and wedding or corporate travel. Every vehicle is AC, cleaned before the trip, and driven by a verified, GPS-tracked driver. We also pick up door-to-door from nearby places like Kanayannur, Edattala, Kalamassery if that's closer to you.
How the fare is built
The number you see when you book is the number you pay at the end. That covers fuel, toll tax, state entry tax, the driver's meals, GST and parking — built up from the 699.4 km distance at the vehicle's per-km rate plus the driver's daily allowance. There's no "toll extra, sir" at the end of the trip. Short routes may carry a minimum-km floor.
One-way drop or round trip?
Two ways to book: a one-way drop, where you're not charged for the driver's return if they can pick up another fare back; or a round trip, where the driver waits and brings you home. One-way usually costs less if you're flying or training back. Round trip makes sense if you want the car with you at Chennai for local sightseeing or a return within a couple of days.
Every driver on the Kochi–Chennai route knows the corridor — we don't send a city cabbie out on an unfamiliar highway for their first time. Free cancellation up to four hours before pickup, GPS tracking on every vehicle, and a real person on the phone if anything comes up. Book online or message us on WhatsApp for a custom quote.
