Alangulam to Shencottah Distance & Taxi Fare
The distance from Alangulam to Shencottah is 30 km by road, about 45 min by car. Book your Alangulam to Shencottah taxi with HJ Cabs. One-way fare: Sedan ₹2,450, SUV ₹3,200, Innova Crysta ₹3,590, driver allowance included and confirmed upfront. No advance payment, no surge pricing, no night charge. Available 24/7 via WhatsApp or phone.
- Driver bata included
- No surge pricing
- Fixed upfront fare
- No advance needed
Alangulam to Shencottah Distance & Taxi Fare: The distance from Alangulam to Shencottah is 30 km by road. Travel time by car is approximately 45 min. One-way cab fare is ₹2,450 for a Sedan (₹15/km), with driver allowance included. Round trip is ₹4,000 (₹14/km). No advance payment required. 24/7 service with upfront fixed fare by HJ Cabs.
- Distance
- 30 km
- Duration
- ~45 min
- One-Way (Sedan)
- ₹2,450 · ₹15/km
- One-Way (SUV)
- ₹3,200 · ₹20/km
- Round Trip (Sedan)
- ₹4,000 · ₹14/km
- Advance Payment
- Not required
- Innova Crysta: ₹3,590 one-way · ₹6,100 round trip
- Minimum 130 km applies per trip
- Driver allowance (bata) included in all quoted fares
Cab Service from Alangulam to Shencottah
Looking for a reliable Alangulam to Shencottah taxi? HJ Cabs runs this 30 km outstation route daily, covering both one-way drops and round trips, with air-conditioned Sedans, SUVs, and Innova Crystas driven by commercially licensed, background-checked drivers. The drive from Alangulam to Shencottah takes approximately 45 min under normal traffic, making it a convenient corridor for families, business travellers, pilgrims, and tourists across South India.
One-way cab fare from Alangulam to Shencottah is ₹2,450 for Sedan, ₹3,200 for SUV, and ₹3,590 for Innova Crysta, with driver allowance (bata) included and fare quoted upfront before you confirm. For same-day returns, a round-trip cab from ₹4,000 (Sedan) keeps the same driver with you. The driver waits at Shencottah for up to 4 hours at zero extra cost. No advance payment is required. Pay by cash or UPI only after reaching your destination.
- One-way fare: ₹2,450 (Sedan) · ₹3,200 (SUV) · ₹3,590 (Crysta)
- Round-trip fare: ₹4,000 (Sedan) · ₹5,350 (SUV) · ₹6,100 (Crysta). Driver waits up to 4 hrs free.
- Distance: 30 km · Estimated travel time: 45 min
- Vehicles: AC Sedan (4 pax) · AC SUV (6 pax) · AC Innova Crysta (6–7 pax)
- Pickup from home, hotel, railway station, or airport in Alangulam
- Drop in Shencottah, near Shencottah Gap
- 24/7 Available
- Fixed Fare, No Surge
- Verified Drivers
Pickup
Alangulam
8.8960, 77.4680
Drop
Shencottah
8.9870, 77.2510
Route Distance
30 km
Travel Time
~45 min
Availability
24/7
Booking Advance
Not Required
Cab Fare: Alangulam to Shencottah
Total fare for the 30 km trip, driver allowance included. No surge, no advance. Toll, parking and permit charges extra where applicable.
Fare rates last updated: October 2026
Sedan
₹15/km × 130 km + ₹500 driver allowance
✓ Fixed fare · No meter · No surge
SUV
₹20/km × 130 km + ₹600 driver allowance
✓ Fixed fare · No meter · No surge
Innova Crysta
₹23/km × 130 km + ₹600 driver allowance
✓ Fixed fare · No meter · No surge
Available Vehicles & Fares
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios
SUV / MPV
Ertiga / Innova
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta
Why Choose HJ Cabs?
Verified Drivers
Background-checked, commercially licensed drivers on every outstation trip.
Round-the-Clock Service
24/7 outstation cab service: early morning, midnight, weekends, and public holidays.
No Hidden Charges
Fixed upfront taxi fare quoted before you confirm. No meter, no surge, no night charge.
Pay on Arrival
No advance payment needed. Pay by cash or UPI only after reaching your destination.
About Shencottah, Your Drop Point
Shencottah (also spelled Sengottai or Shenkottai) is a town in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, situated at the base of the Western Ghats at the Shencottah Gap, a mountain pass at roughly 222 metres elevation that forms a key road and rail link between Tamil Nadu and Kerala via the Kollam-Sengottai chord line. Historically part of the Travancore kingdom until the Tirunelveli-Travancore boundary was fixed in December 1851, the town was constituted a municipality in 1921. Shencottah serves as a gateway to the Courtallam falls and other Western Ghats destinations nearby. HJ Cabs provides 24/7 taxi service in Shencottah with fixed upfront fares and licensed, verified, and experienced drivers.
- Drop near Shencottah Gap
- Shencottah is in Tenkasi district
- Pickup in Alangulam, near Courtallam Falls
Distance from Alangulam to Shencottah and Nearby Places
| From Alangulam to | Distance | Time | Sedan one-way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shencottah (this route) | 30 km | 45 min | ₹2,450 |
| Manur | 10 km | 15 min | ₹2,450 |
| Cheranmahadevi | 15 km | 20 min | ₹2,450 |
| Ambasamudram | 25 km | 40 min | ₹2,450 |
| Tenkasi | 25 km | 40 min | ₹2,450 |
| Courtallam | 30 km | 45 min | ₹2,450 |
| Kadayanallur | 30 km | 45 min | ₹2,450 |
Alangulam to Shencottah Distance by Road and Travel Time
The distance from Alangulam to Shencottah by road is 30 km, and the drive takes around 45 min by car under normal traffic. The return distance from Shencottah to Alangulam is the same 30 km, so a round trip covers about 60 kilometres. Early morning departures from Alangulam usually reach Shencottah before peak-hour traffic. HJ Cabs drivers know this route and take the fastest road for the time of travel. For a same-day return, a round-trip cab is recommended: the driver waits up to 4 hours at Shencottah at no extra charge. Shencottah is a hill-station town known for Shencottah Gap. This 30 km route from Alangulam takes approximately 45 min.
- Alangulam to Shencottah distance: 30 km by road
- Round-trip distance: about 60 km
- Travel time by car: 45 min
- Experienced drivers on this route
- Early morning & late night departures available
- Shencottah — known for Shencottah Gap
One Way Cab Alangulam to Shencottah
Book a one-way outstation cab from Alangulam to Shencottah and pay only for the 30 km you travel, with no return charge and no waiting charge. The one-way fare is ₹2,450 for Sedan, ₹3,200 for SUV, and ₹3,590 for Innova Crysta (₹15, ₹20 and ₹23/km), with driver allowance (bata) included and fare quoted upfront before you confirm. No surge pricing, no meter running, no hidden charges. What you see is what you pay.
- No return charge: you pay only for 30 km
- Sedan ₹2,450 · SUV ₹3,200 · Crysta ₹3,590
- Min 130 km applies · Driver allowance (bata) included
- Fare quoted upfront · No advance · Pay on arrival
Alangulam to Shencottah Taxi Fare
The one-way taxi fare from Alangulam to Shencottah is ₹2,450 for a Sedan, including driver allowance. Fares are charged on a per-km basis, starting from ₹15/km for Sedan, ₹20/km for SUV, and ₹23/km for Innova Crysta. Driver allowance (bata) is included in every quoted fare. For round trips, the rate drops to ₹14/km for Sedan and ₹22/km for Crysta, making round trips more economical on longer routes. All rates are fixed with no surge, no meter, and no night charges. Your fare is confirmed upfront before you accept the booking.
- Sedan ₹15/km one-way · ₹14/km round trip
- SUV ₹20/km one-way · ₹19/km round trip
- Innova Crysta ₹23/km one-way · ₹22/km round trip
- Min 130 km applies · Driver bata included · No surge pricing
Round Trip Cab Alangulam to Shencottah and Back
Planning a same-day return from Alangulam to Shencottah? Our round-trip cab keeps the same driver with you for the entire journey. The driver waits at Shencottah for up to 4 hours at zero extra cost, with no separate cab needed for the return leg. The round-trip fare is ₹4,000 for Sedan, ₹5,350 for SUV, and ₹6,100 for Innova Crysta (₹14, ₹19 and ₹22/km, minimum 250 km), driver allowance included. The lower per-km rate makes round trips more economical than booking two separate one-ways. Perfect for temple visits, medical appointments, business meetings, and family outings.
- Same driver for return: no rebooking needed
- Free waiting up to 4 hours at Shencottah
- Sedan ₹4,000 · SUV ₹5,350 · Crysta ₹6,100
- Driver allowance included · More economical than two one-ways
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Alangulam to Shencottah: FAQs
The distance from Alangulam to Shencottah by road is 30 km, and a round trip covers about 60 km. By car, the journey takes approximately 45 min depending on traffic and route taken. You can book a one-way cab from Alangulam to Shencottah starting at ₹2,450 (Sedan).
The one-way fare is ₹2,450 for Sedan, ₹3,200 for SUV, and ₹3,590 for Innova Crysta (₹15, ₹20 and ₹23/km), with driver allowance (bata) included. A round trip is ₹4,000 for Sedan. All fares are fixed, quoted upfront, with no hidden charges.
The journey is about 30 km and takes approximately ~45 min. Times may vary slightly with traffic.
Yes. The round-trip fare is ₹4,000 for Sedan, ₹5,350 for SUV, and ₹6,100 for Innova Crysta, at ₹14, ₹19 and ₹22/km, which is lower than the one-way per-km rate. The driver waits up to 4 hours at Shencottah at no extra cost, with no need to book a separate return cab.
No advance payment is needed. Simply book your cab and pay the driver at the end of the trip using cash or UPI.
Hourly packages start at 5 hrs/50 km: Sedan ₹1,500, SUV ₹2,000, Crysta ₹2,500. Longer packages: 8 hrs/80 km from ₹2,400, 12 hrs/120 km from ₹3,600. Per-day packages include 250 km, starting from ₹4,000 for a Sedan.
We offer Sedans (4 passengers), SUVs (6 passengers), and premium Innova Crystas (7 passengers). All cars are air-conditioned, inspected, and operated by commercially licensed drivers.
Base per km rates are ₹15/km for Sedan, ₹20/km for SUV, and ₹23/km for Innova Crysta. These rates are used to calculate the total trip fare, which also includes a driver allowance (bata). The total fare is quoted upfront before you confirm the booking.
Yes. HJ Cabs operates the reverse route from Shencottah to Alangulam at the same per-km rates, starting from ₹15/km for Sedan. Alternatively, book a round trip from Alangulam so the same driver returns you, saving you the hassle of rebooking.
Yes. HJ Cabs applies a minimum of 130 km per one-way trip. For short routes, the fare is calculated on this minimum even if the actual distance is less. The 30 km Alangulam to Shencottah route is shorter than this, so a one-way trip is billed as 130 km: ₹2,450 for a Sedan, including driver allowance.
Yes. Innova Crysta is available for this route at ₹3,590 one-way (₹23/km) and ₹6,100 round trip (₹22/km), with driver allowance included. The Crysta seats up to 7 passengers comfortably, making it ideal for family trips and groups. Fare is quoted upfront before you confirm.
HJ Cabs does not charge a cancellation fee for bookings cancelled before the driver is dispatched. Once the driver is en route to your pickup in Alangulam, a nominal fee may apply. Since no advance payment is required, there is no deposit to forfeit. You only pay at the end of a completed journey by cash or UPI.
Yes. HJ Cabs operates 24/7 including early morning (2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM) and midnight departures from Alangulam to Shencottah at the same fixed per-km fare with no night surcharge. WhatsApp or call +91-9042657398 to confirm your pickup time and the driver is dispatched accordingly.
The road distance is approximately 30 km, taking around 45 min by car under normal traffic conditions.
Shencottah is known for Shencottah Gap.