Kannur to Chennai Taxi
Kannur to Chennai Taxi
A Kannur to Chennai taxi covers about 720 km and takes 13 to 15 hours, either through Mysore and Bangalore or down the coast to Calicut and across Tamil Nadu via Salem. Kerala Dayz sends sedans, Innova Crystas and Tempo Travellers from ₹[X] one way, with every interstate permit included. Most guests leave before dawn or travel overnight.
Fixed One-Way Pricing
Kannur to Chennai Taxi Fare
Every fare is fixed before you leave, with permits, tolls and fuel in one price.
Sedan (4 · 2 bags) — Business and solo travellers — One-Way ₹[X] · Round Trip ₹[X]
Innova Crysta (7 · 4 bags) — Families and elders — One-Way ₹[X] · Round Trip ₹[X]
Tempo Traveller (12 · 8 bags) — Groups and wedding parties — One-Way ₹[X] · Round Trip ₹[X]
Families with grandparents usually book an Innova taxi from Kannur to Chennai, as the seats recline for rest on a very long day. Groups travelling for weddings or conferences hire a Tempo Traveller from Kannur to Chennai and share one fixed price. Round-trip fares include the driver's stay and food in Chennai. Waiting days are billed at a fixed daily rate agreed before you travel.
What the Chennai Fare Covers
Transparent Billing
What the Chennai Fare Covers
Included in every booking:
- AC car, fuel and a long-distance driver
- Kannur to Chennai interstate permits for every border
- All national highway and expressway tolls
Not included, billed at actual:
- Parking at hospitals, hotels and offices
- Passenger meals and hotel rooms
- Second-driver charge, if chosen
Along the Way
The Road from Kannur to Chennai
Pickups run from Kannur railway station, Thavakkara, Fort Road hotels or any home in Kannur district. Drivers pick the route based on your start time, traffic and weather. The Kannur to Chennai via Bangalore route climbs the Makkootam ghat to Virajpet, crosses Hunsur and Mysore, and takes the expressway to Bangalore. From there NH48 runs through Krishnagiri and Vellore to Chennai. It is the shorter option and stays open at night. The Kannur to Chennai via Salem route follows NH66 down to Calicut, then crosses Palakkad, Coimbatore and Salem on wide four-lane highways. It is about 60 km longer but flat, with no ghat roads. The Kannur to Chennai distance by road is about 720 km through Bangalore. A Kannur to Vellore taxi is also popular, as many families travel to the Vellore hospitals for treatment and stay for weeks. On the last stretch, the road passes Sriperumbudur's factories and Poonamallee before entering the city. Drivers drop you at Central or Egmore stations, the airport or any address in Chennai.
No Return-Leg Charge
Long-Distance Travel Details
A Kannur to Chennai one way taxi suits guests moving for work, joining a college or catching an international flight. A Kannur to Chennai round trip taxi keeps the same car for hospital visits or long business stays. A Kannur to Chennai car rental by the day lets you break the journey with a night in Bangalore or Salem. See how taxi fares are calculated in Kerala → How taxi fare is calculated in Kerala [/blog/how-taxi-fare-is-calculated-in-kerala/]
Simple Booking Steps
Book Your Chennai Drop in 3 Steps
Send your Kannur pickup point, Chennai drop address, date and group size.
Get a permit-included fixed fare on WhatsApp, with a second driver if you want one.
The driver shares the car number the night before, and you pay by UPI or cash after the trip.
Why Kannur Guests Choose Kerala Dayz
Long-route drivers — [X]+ years on the Bangalore, Salem and Chennai highways · Two-driver option — safer overnight drives with drivers taking turns · Smart routing — Bangalore or Salem chosen for traffic, weather and start time · Spotless cars — [X] vehicles washed before every trip, serviced every [X] km · One price — permits, fuel and tolls all included in the quote · Four languages — drivers speak Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and English.
What Travellers Say
"[Name] drove us from Kannur to Chennai through Bangalore in one long day. Careful, cheerful and right on time."
[Customer Name], [City], [Month Year] · Reviewed by [Name, Operations Head] · Last updated October 2026
More Routes from Kannur
Planning another long drive from Kannur? These routes also start in the city: Kannur to Bangalore Taxi (~320 km, 7.5 hrs), Kannur to Kochi Taxi (~260 km, 6 hrs), and Kannur to Ooty Taxi (~240 km, 7 hrs).
Kannur to Chennai Taxi — FAQs
What does a Kannur to Chennai cab cost?
Fares start at ₹[X] for a sedan, ₹[X] for an Innova Crysta and ₹[X] for a Tempo Traveller, one way. All interstate permits and tolls are included.
Which route is better, Bangalore or Salem?
Bangalore is shorter and open at night. Salem is longer but flat, with no ghat roads.
Do I need permits for Karnataka and Tamil Nadu?
Yes, and both are included. The driver pays them at the borders, so you never wait.
Can the trip be done in one day?
Yes. Leave Kannur by 3:30 am and you reach Chennai by evening. Families with elders often break the drive.
Is a second driver available?
Yes. A second driver can be added for overnight trips at a fixed extra charge.
Can you drop us at Chennai airport?
Yes. We plan the start time around your flight, with a buffer for city traffic.
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