If you are planning a group trip from Trichy and want to know exactly how far your destination is, how long the drive takes, and what the tempo traveller in Trichy will cost for that route — this is the only page you need. We have compiled every major outstation destination from Trichy with actual distances, realistic travel times, highway details, and calculated round-trip fares for both the 14-seater and 18-seater AC Force Traveller.
All fares on this page are calculated from Anand Tours & Travels Trichy’s published rate card — ₹25/km for the 14-seater AC and ₹29/km for the 18-seater AC, with a 300 km daily minimum per leg. All outstation bookings are round-trip. Scroll to your destination or use the section headings to navigate.
How to Read This Fare Table
Before you look up your route, two things to understand:
The 300 km daily minimum
Every outstation route from Trichy that is under 300 km per leg is billed at 300 km — not the actual distance. So Rameswaram (172 km) and Madurai (140 km) are both billed at 300 km per leg. Routes over 300 km — like Chennai (330 km) and Bangalore (370 km) — are billed at actual distance. The tempo traveller rent per km Trichy page explains why this minimum exists and how to calculate your exact fare.
How round-trip fares are calculated
Round-trip fare = (billed distance × per km rate × 2) + (driver bhaata × 2 days).
- 14-seater example — Madurai: 300 km × ₹25 × 2 + ₹600 × 2 = ₹16,200
- 18-seater example — Chennai: 330 km × ₹29 × 2 + ₹600 × 2 = ₹20,340
📌 Tolls are not included in any fare below — they are charged at actuals on every route. Driver night allowance ₹700/night applies for overnight stays. State permit required for Ooty (Kerala border) and Bangalore/Tirupati (Karnataka/Andhra border). Confirm all charges when getting your all-in quote.
Complete Fare Table — All Routes from Trichy
| Destination | Distance | Billed at | Highway | Travel Time | 14-Seater RT | 18-Seater RT | Notes |
| Madurai | ~140 km | 300 km min | NH-83 | 2.5–3 hrs | ~₹16,200 | ~₹18,600 | Meenakshi Temple |
| Rameswaram | ~172 km | 300 km min | NH-87 | 3.5–4 hrs | ~₹16,200 | ~₹18,600 | Pamban Bridge route |
| Velankanni | ~90 km | 300 km min | NH-32 | 2–2.5 hrs | ~₹16,200 | ~₹18,600 | Local rate may apply |
| Kumbakonam | ~90 km | 300 km min | NH-83 | 2 hrs | ~₹16,200 | ~₹18,600 | Temple town route |
| Thanjavur | ~60 km | Local rate | NH-83 | 1.5 hrs | ₹5,500 local | ₹6,600 local | Within local day rate |
| Kanyakumari | ~260 km | 300 km min | NH-44 | 5.5–6 hrs | ~₹16,200 | ~₹18,600 | 3 seas meet point |
| Palani | ~145 km | 300 km min | NH-83 | 3 hrs | ~₹16,200 | ~₹18,600 | Murugan temple |
| Tiruvannamalai | ~190 km | 300 km min | NH-79 | 4 hrs | ~₹16,200 | ~₹18,600 | Arunachaleswarar |
| Chidambaram | ~150 km | 300 km min | NH-83 | 3 hrs | ~₹16,200 | ~₹18,600 | Nataraja temple |
| Srirangam | ~8 km | Local rate | City road | 20 mins | ₹5,500 local | ₹6,600 local | Local circuit |
| Samayapuram | ~15 km | Local rate | City road | 30 mins | ₹5,500 local | ₹6,600 local | Local circuit |
| Kodaikanal | ~160 km | 300 km min | NH-83+Ghat | 4–5 hrs | ~₹16,200 | ~₹18,600 | Ghat driver essential |
| Ooty | ~220 km | 300 km min | NH-544+Ghat | 5–6 hrs | ~₹16,200 | ~₹18,600 | State permit needed |
| Yercaud | ~165 km | 300 km min | NH-544 | 3–4 hrs | ~₹16,200 | ~₹18,600 | Via Salem — gentle Ghat |
| Munnar | ~260 km | 300 km min | NH-544+85 | 6–7 hrs | ~₹16,200 | ~₹18,600 | Kerala border permit |
| Valparai | ~195 km | 300 km min | NH-83 | 5–6 hrs | ~₹16,200 | ~₹18,600 | Ghat road — 40 hairpins |
| Chennai | ~330 km | 330 km actual | NH-48 | 5.5–6 hrs | ~₹17,700 | ~₹20,340 | Over 300 km — actual |
| Coimbatore | ~180 km | 300 km min | NH-544 | 3.5 hrs | ~₹16,200 | ~₹18,600 | Flat highway |
| Salem | ~160 km | 300 km min | NH-544 | 2.5–3 hrs | ~₹16,200 | ~₹18,600 | Fast expressway |
| Bangalore | ~370 km | 370 km actual | NH-48 | 6–7 hrs | ~₹19,700 | ~₹22,660 | Karnataka permit |
| Pondicherry | ~220 km | 300 km min | NH-45 | 4.5–5 hrs | ~₹16,200 | ~₹18,600 | East Coast Road option |
| Vellore | ~215 km | 300 km min | NH-48 | 4.5 hrs | ~₹16,200 | ~₹18,600 | CMC hospital route |
| Tirupati | ~380 km | 380 km actual | NH-65 | 7–8 hrs | ~₹20,200 | ~₹23,240 | Andhra permit needed |
| Madurai | ~140 km | 300 km min | NH-83 | 2.5–3 hrs | ~₹16,200 | ~₹18,600 | Most popular route |
📌 All fares are round-trip base estimates before tolls and overnight allowance. 14-seater rate ₹25/km, 18-seater rate ₹29/km, bhaata ₹600/day. Routes marked ‘Local rate’ are better priced on the 12-hour day rate. State permits charged separately at actuals.
Pilgrimage Routes from Trichy — Detailed Fare Guide
The most common reason groups from Trichy book a tempo traveller is pilgrimage. Here is the detailed breakdown for every major pilgrimage route:
Trichy to Rameswaram — ₹16,200 Round-Trip (14-seater)
Distance: 172 km via NH-87. Travel time: 3.5 to 4 hours. The 300 km minimum applies — billed at 300 km per leg. Round-trip: 300 × ₹25 × 2 + ₹600 × 2 = ₹16,200. Add tolls (~₹700 both ways) and driver night allowance (₹700/night) for overnight stays. Most families plan 1 night — all-in approximately ₹17,600. The Pamban Bridge crossing is the highlight of this route. Ramanathaswamy Temple + Agni Theertham + Dhanushkodi is the standard 2-day circuit.
Trichy to Madurai — ₹16,200 Round-Trip (14-seater)
Distance: 140 km via NH-83. Travel time: 2.5 to 3 hours. 300 km minimum applies. Same round-trip fare as Rameswaram — ₹16,200 for the 14-seater. Madurai is the closest major outstation pilgrimage destination from Trichy. Meenakshi Amman Temple + Thirumalai Nayakar Palace can be covered in a comfortable same-day return trip. Same-day all-in: ~₹16,900 including tolls.
Trichy to Kodaikanal — ₹16,200 Round-Trip (14-seater)
Distance: 160 km via NH-83 and Batlagundu Ghat. Travel time: 4 to 5 hours including the 40 km Ghat section. 300 km minimum applies. Round-trip: ₹16,200. The Batlagundu to Kodaikanal Ghat road is steep and narrow — a Ghat-experienced driver is non-negotiable for this route. No state permit needed — Kodaikanal is within Tamil Nadu. Most families plan 2 nights. 2-night all-in: ~₹18,300.
Trichy to Kanyakumari — ₹16,200 Round-Trip (14-seater)
Distance: 260 km via NH-44 through Madurai and Tirunelveli. Travel time: 5.5 to 6.5 hours. 300 km minimum applies. Round-trip: ₹16,200. Kanyakumari is where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean meet — Kumari Amman Temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue. Most families plan 1 night to catch the sunrise at the tip of India.
Trichy to Palani — ₹16,200 Round-Trip (14-seater)
Distance: 145 km via NH-83. Travel time: approximately 3 hours. 300 km minimum applies. Round-trip: ₹16,200. Palani Murugan Temple (Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple) is one of the six abodes of Murugan and a major pilgrimage destination. The ropeway to the hilltop temple is a popular attraction — book ropeway tickets in advance on festival days.
Trichy to Velankanni — ₹16,200 Round-Trip (14-seater)
Distance: 90 km via NH-32 (coastal route). Travel time: 2 to 2.5 hours. 300 km minimum applies — even though Velankanni is only 90 km, the round-trip fare is ₹16,200. Alternatively, if your trip is within 12 hours and 100 km total, the local day rate of ₹5,500 may apply — confirm with the operator which rate is better for your specific itinerary. Velankanni Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health draws pilgrims from all faiths.
Trichy to Tiruvannamalai — ₹16,200 Round-Trip (14-seater)
Distance: 190 km via NH-79. Travel time: approximately 4 hours. 300 km minimum applies. Round-trip: ₹16,200. Arunachaleswarar Temple at the base of Arunachala Hill is one of the largest temple complexes in India and an important Shaiva pilgrimage site. Most visited during Karthigai Deepam festival in November when the beacon fire is lit on the hilltop.
Hill Station Routes from Trichy — What to Know Before You Book
Hill station routes from Trichy need more thought than straight highway trips. Here is the key information for each:
Trichy to Ooty — ₹16,200 Round-Trip (14-seater)
Distance: 220 km via NH-544 and Mettupalayam Ghat. Travel time: 5 to 6 hours including the 36 km Ghat section (36 hairpin bends). 300 km minimum applies. Round-trip: ₹16,200. State permit required (crosses into Kerala/Nilgiris district) — confirm cost at booking. Driver must have Mettupalayam Ghat experience — confirm at booking. No same-day return recommended. Most families plan 2 to 3 nights.
Trichy to Kodaikanal — ₹16,200 Round-Trip (14-seater)
Already covered above in the pilgrimage section — Kodaikanal is both a hill station and popular for families seeking cooler weather. The 14-seater tempo traveller is the recommended vehicle — lighter and more manoeuvrable on the Batlagundu Ghat hairpins than the 18-seater.
Trichy to Yercaud — ₹16,200 Round-Trip (14-seater)
Distance: 165 km via NH-544 to Salem, then 30 km Ghat road to Yercaud. Travel time: 3 to 4 hours total. 300 km minimum applies. Round-trip: ₹16,200. The Yercaud Ghat road is significantly gentler than Kodaikanal or Ooty — narrower than the main roads but much less demanding. A good half-day trip can combine Salem city visit with Yercaud hill station.
Trichy to Valparai — ₹16,200 Round-Trip (14-seater)
Distance: 195 km via NH-83 through Pollachi. Travel time: 5 to 6 hours including the Ghat section. 300 km minimum applies. Round-trip: ₹16,200. The Valparai Ghat road has approximately 40 hairpin bends — experienced Ghat driver essential. Tea estates, elephant sightings, and the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary make this a popular nature trip from Trichy for groups who want something different from Ooty and Kodaikanal.
City and Long-Distance Routes from Trichy
Trichy to Chennai — ₹17,700 Round-Trip (14-seater)
Distance: 330 km via NH-48. Travel time: 5.5 to 6 hours. Chennai is over 300 km so actual distance applies — not the minimum. Round-trip: 330 × ₹25 × 2 + ₹600 × 2 = ₹17,700. The NH-48 from Trichy to Chennai is a good quality 4-lane highway. Most corporate and family groups depart at 5:30 AM to beat Chennai city traffic by arriving before 11 AM.
Trichy to Coimbatore — ₹16,200 Round-Trip (14-seater)
Distance: 180 km via NH-544. Travel time: 3.5 hours. 300 km minimum applies — same round-trip fare as closer destinations. The NH-544 is one of Tamil Nadu’s better highways — smooth 4-lane expressway. A common corporate day trip. Same-day return is very practical for this route.
Trichy to Bangalore — ₹19,700 Round-Trip (14-seater)
Distance: 370 km via NH-48. Travel time: 6 to 7 hours. Actual distance applies — over 300 km. Round-trip: 370 × ₹25 × 2 + ₹600 × 2 = ₹19,700. Karnataka state permit required — confirm cost at booking. Most groups plan an overnight stay. 1-night all-in: approximately ₹21,100 before tolls.
Trichy to Tirupati — ₹20,200 Round-Trip (14-seater)
Distance: 380 km via NH-65. Travel time: 7 to 8 hours. Actual distance applies — over 300 km. Round-trip: 380 × ₹25 × 2 + ₹600 × 2 = ₹20,200. Andhra Pradesh state permit required. Most groups plan 1 to 2 nights. Tirumala Venkateswara Temple darshan timings and slot booking need to be arranged separately in advance. Very high pilgrimage demand — book van 3 to 4 weeks ahead for this route.
Trichy to Pondicherry — ₹16,200 Round-Trip (14-seater)
Distance: 220 km via NH-45 or East Coast Road (ECR). Travel time: 4.5 to 5 hours. 300 km minimum applies. Round-trip: ₹16,200. The East Coast Road via Cuddalore is a scenic coastal alternative to the inland highway — worth taking if your group wants the drive itself to be part of the experience. Pondicherry’s French Quarter, Auroville, and Serenity Beach are popular with Trichy families on weekend trips.
Per Person Cost — All Routes at Different Group Sizes
The most common question after ‘how much does the van cost’ is ‘how much per person’. Here is the per-person breakdown for the standard ₹16,200 round-trip fare (which covers most routes from Trichy) at different group sizes:
| Group Size | 14-Seater ₹16,200 RT | 18-Seater ₹18,600 RT | Notes |
| 8 passengers | ₹2,025/person | ₹2,325/person | 14-seater is the better value |
| 10 passengers | ₹1,620/person | ₹1,860/person | 14-seater saves ₹240/person |
| 12 passengers | ₹1,350/person | ₹1,550/person | 14-seater saves ₹200/person |
| 14 passengers | ₹1,157/person | ₹1,329/person | 14-seater — best value ✓ |
| 15 passengers | Not possible | ₹1,240/person | 18-seater only option |
| 16 passengers | Not possible | ₹1,163/person | 18-seater only option |
| 18 passengers | Not possible | ₹1,033/person | 18-seater — lowest per person |
💡 For any group of 14 or fewer — the 14-seater is always cheaper per person. The 18-seater only makes sense when your group genuinely has 15 to 18 people. The 14 Seater vs 18 Seater Tempo Traveller comparison page covers this decision in full detail.
How to Use This Fare Table to Book Your Trip
This table gives you the base round-trip fare. Here is what to add to get the true all-in cost:
| Item | Amount | When it applies |
| Base round-trip fare | ₹16,200 to ₹20,200 | All outstation routes — see table above |
| Tolls | ₹400 to ₹1,800 (round-trip total) | All routes — varies by highway and distance |
| Driver night allowance | ₹700 per night | Any trip with overnight stay in destination |
| State permit | ₹300 to ₹800 approx. | Ooty, Bangalore, Tirupati, Munnar — cross-border routes |
| Extra km beyond billed | ₹25/km (14-seater) | If actual total km exceed billed distance |
When you call Anand Tours & Travels Trichy, ask for an all-inclusive quote covering all of the above for your specific route. For the detailed explanation of how fares are structured — local rate vs outstation rate, 300 km minimum, bhaata — the tempo traveller rent per km Trichy page has every calculation worked out clearly.
Which Vehicle for Which Route — Quick Reference
| Route type | Recommended vehicle | Why |
| Short pilgrimage — up to 14 pax (Madurai, Rameswaram, Velankanni) | 14-seater AC Force Traveller | Best value — same fare as 12-seater, handles all flat routes |
| Hill station — Kodaikanal or Ooty, up to 14 pax | 14-seater AC Force Traveller | Lighter and narrower — better on Ghat hairpins |
| Long highway — Chennai, Bangalore, Tirupati, up to 14 pax | 14-seater AC Force Traveller | Same comfort, lower cost |
| Any route — 15 to 18 passengers | 18-seater AC Force Traveller | Only vehicle that fits 15 to 18 together |
| Premium corporate or NRI group — up to 12 pax | Force Urbania | Refined interior, reclining headrests, quieter ride |
| Large pilgrimage group — 19 to 21 passengers | HI-TECH 21-seater push-back | Push-back reclining seats — best for overnight routes |
Not sure which seater is right for your group? The 14 Seater vs 18 Seater Tempo Traveller guide compares both vehicles across cost, comfort, and road suitability. For seating layout details, the how many seats in a tempo traveller page explains how many people actually fit comfortably in each variant.
Peak Season — When Fares Are the Same But Availability Is the Problem
Anand Tours & Travels Trichy does not charge premium fares during festival season — the rates on this page apply year-round. But availability is a different matter. Here is when the fleet fills up fastest:
| Period | Route demand peaks | Book this far ahead |
| January–February | Rameswaram (Thai Amavasai), all pilgrimage routes, wedding guest transport | 4 weeks minimum |
| March–April | Wedding season tail, Madurai (Tamil New Year) | 2 to 3 weeks |
| May–June | Kodaikanal and Ooty (school holidays) | 3 weeks |
| July–September | Off-peak — best availability across all routes | 5 to 7 days |
| October–November | Tiruvannamalai (Karthigai Deepam), Srirangam festival routes | 2 to 3 weeks |
| December | Year-end family travel, Kanyakumari | 2 weeks |
How to Book — One Call, Confirmed Fare
Find your route in the table above. Note the round-trip base fare. Then call Anand Tours & Travels Trichy on +91 97159 78533 and share:
- Destination: The route from this table
- Group size: We confirm the right vehicle — 14 or 18-seater
- Travel date and nights: Same-day or how many nights staying
- Ask for all-in: Base fare + tolls + overnight allowance + any permits — one total
📌 All outstation bookings are round-trip. Local day trips within Trichy (Srirangam, Samayapuram, Thanjavur circuit) are booked at the local day rate — ₹5,500 for 14-seater, ₹6,600 for 18-seater for 12 hours and 100 km.
Anand Tours & Travels Trichy — Contact
- Phone / WhatsApp: +91 97159 78533
- Alternate: +91 77085 97771
- 14-seater AC: ₹25/km | ₹5,500 local | Round-trip from ₹16,200
- 18-seater AC: ₹29/km | ₹6,600 local | Round-trip from ₹18,600
- All outstation: Round-trip bookings only | 300 km minimum per day
- Pick-up: Your home, Trichy Junction, Srirangam, Thillai Nagar, Ariyamangalam, Woraiyur, TRZ Airport
For the complete fleet and vehicle details, visit the tempo traveller in Trichy page.
