The Vijayawada–Thiruvananthapuram trip is about 1218.3 km of road, give or take, and most travellers budget around 22 hours 9 minutes for the drive. You'll be on NH66 (the Malabar coastal highway) for most of it. Sedan fares begin at ₹14,620; step up to an SUV or Tempo Traveller if you've got more people or luggage.
From Vijayawada to Thiruvananthapuram, expect a 1218 km drive and close to 22 hours on NH66 (the Malabar coastal highway). Toll plazas here are mostly FASTag-only, and your driver's tag is always active. Fares are fixed upfront with no hidden charges at drop, and every driver is KYC-verified with GPS on the car. Choose between a 4-seater Sedan, a 6-7 seater SUV, or a 12-17 seater Tempo for groups.
Sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller?
A sedan (Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable for four adults) is the default choice and the cheapest, starting at ₹14,620. 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. Pickup is available from surrounding areas too — Mangalagiri, Amaravati, Tadepalle and the like.
Road conditions and what you'll pay at toll plazas
9 toll plazas (around Rs. 1040 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.
What the fare actually includes
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 1218.3 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 vs round trip on this route
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 Thiruvananthapuram for local sightseeing or a return within a couple of days.
What you get: drivers who've actually done this route before, live GPS tracking, free cancellation up to four hours out, and a fare that doesn't change between booking and drop. Book here or ping us on WhatsApp.
