Munnar to Madurai Taxi
Munnar to Madurai Taxi
A Munnar to Madurai taxi covers about 160 km and takes 4.5 to 5 hours, dropping 1,000 metres down the Bodimettu ghat. Kerala Dayz provides sedans, Innova Crystas and Tempo Travellers for this drive from ₹[X] one way, with the interstate permit included. Drops cover the Meenakshi Amman temple, Madurai Junction, the airport and city hotels.
Fixed One-Way Pricing
Munnar to Madurai Taxi Fare
A single fixed price covers the ghat descent, the border and the plains run into Madurai.
Sedan (4 · 2 bags) — Couples catching a flight — One-Way ₹[X] · Round Trip ₹[X]
Innova Crysta (7 · 4 bags) — Families on a temple visit — One-Way ₹[X] · Round Trip ₹[X]
Tempo Traveller (12 · 8 bags) — Pilgrim and tour groups — One-Way ₹[X] · Round Trip ₹[X]
Families heading for darshan often travel in an Innova taxi from Munnar to Madurai, with room for elders to rest. Larger pilgrim parties hire a Tempo Traveller from Munnar to Madurai so the whole group arrives together. Festival dates and early-morning flight pickups carry no extra cost. The quote you accept is the quote you pay, with child seats free on request.
What the Madurai Fare Includes
Transparent Billing
What the Madurai Fare Includes
Included in every booking:
- AC vehicle, fuel and a ghat-trained driver
- Tamil Nadu interstate permit
- Driver bata for the full trip
Not included, billed at actual:
- Temple tickets or special darshan passes
- Airport or station parking, if charged
- Hotel nights in Madurai
Along the Way
The Road from Munnar to Madurai
Your driver picks you up from Munnar town, Chithirapuram, Pothamedu, Bison Valley or any hill resort. The road climbs east past Devikulam and Gap Road, then reaches Pooppara and the Kerala border, where tea gives way to cardamom. A Munnar to Bodimettu taxi stops at the hilltop check post, where the views open over the Tamil Nadu plains. From here, the Munnar to Madurai ghat road drops through a long series of hairpin bends to the valley floor, with cardamom estates giving way to coconut and mango groves. The Munnar to Madurai via Bodinayakanur route passes Bodi, a busy cardamom trading town, and then the vineyards around Theni. Fruit farms and small grape gardens appear around Theni in season. The Munnar to Madurai via Theni stretch continues through Andipatti and Usilampatti on a wide, straight highway lined with tamarind trees and small temples. The Munnar to Madurai distance by road is about 160 km in total. A Munnar to Meenakshi Temple taxi drops you near the East Tower entrance, close to shoe stands and lockers. A Munnar to Madurai Junction taxi reaches the main railway station, just ten minutes' drive from the temple.
No Return-Leg Charge
Hill-to-Temple Transfers
A Munnar to Madurai one way taxi suits travellers flying or taking a train out of Madurai. A Munnar to Madurai round trip taxi brings you back to Munnar, with the driver's night stay included. It suits travellers who want one day in Madurai before heading back to the hills. A Munnar to Madurai car rental by the day works for a temple circuit that adds Rameswaram, Palani or Thiruparankundram. See how taxi fares are calculated in Kerala →
Simple Booking Steps
Book Your Madurai Drive in 3 Steps
Tell us your Munnar hotel, travel date, group size and Madurai drop point.
Get a fixed, permit-included fare on WhatsApp.
The driver calls the night before to fix your start time. Pay by UPI, card or cash at the drop.
Why Travellers Trust Kerala Dayz for Madurai
Ghat specialists — [X]+ years on the Bodimettu hairpins · Brake-safe driving — low gears and a steady speed on the long descent to Bodi · Flight timing — drivers plan the start around your departure time · Checked fleet — [X] vehicles with brakes inspected before every ghat run, serviced every [X] km · One fixed quote — permit, fuel and bata included · Temple help — drivers know the gates, shoe stands and quieter darshan hours · Multilingual drivers — Malayalam, Tamil and English spoken.
What Travellers Say
"[Name] drove down the ghat slowly, stopped for tea at Bodimettu and got us to Madurai airport with time to spare. Friendly and very professional."
[Customer Name], [City], [Month Year] · Reviewed by [Name, Operations Head] · Last updated October 2026
More Routes from Munnar
Planning another hill or temple drive? These routes also start from Munnar: Munnar to Kodaikanal Taxi (~165 km, 6 hrs), Munnar to Thekkady Taxi (~90 km, 3.5 hrs), and Munnar to Vagamon Taxi (~110 km, 4 hrs).
Munnar to Madurai Taxi — FAQs
What does a Munnar to Madurai cab cost?
A Munnar to Madurai cab starts at ₹[X] for a sedan, ₹[X] for an Innova Crysta and ₹[X] for a Tempo Traveller, one way. Tolls near Madurai are added at actuals.
Do you run a Munnar to Madurai Airport taxi?
Yes. A Munnar to Madurai Airport taxi reaches the airport about 12 km south of the city. Leave at least 6 hours before your flight to allow for ghat traffic and check-in.
Is a Munnar to Madurai drop taxi billed one way only?
Yes. A Munnar to Madurai drop taxi is billed one way, with no charge for the empty return. It is the most popular option for flights and trains.
Do you need a permit for a Munnar to Madurai interstate cab?
Yes, and it is included. Every Munnar to Madurai interstate cab carries a valid Tamil Nadu permit.
Is the Bodimettu ghat road safe for families and elders?
Yes, with an experienced driver. Our drivers use low gears and avoid the ghat after dark. They stop at the viewpoint halfway so the brakes can cool.
Can we stop at the Theni grape gardens on the way?
Yes. A short detour to the grape gardens around Theni can be added on request, usually for about thirty minutes.
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Ghat-trained drivers, the permit paid and a fixed fare to Madurai. Book your Munnar to Madurai taxi with us today. Call +91 99477 59971 or WhatsApp Kerala Dayz.