Interstate Permit Taxi from Chennai | South India Travel at ₹15/km

Crossing state borders by cab involves more than just distance — it requires valid interstate permits, current FASTag balance, knowledge of check-post procedures, and familiarity with multi-state road networks. HJ Cabs handles all of this behind the scenes, with vehicles carrying valid permits and tax tokens for seamless entry into Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana from Tamil Nadu. You experience a smooth, uninterrupted journey while we manage the compliance, so border crossings are never a source of delay or anxiety.

Book your interstate trip via WhatsApp or phone with your origin, destination, travel date, and passenger count. HJ Cabs confirms a transparent fare quote including per-km rate, driver bata, and toll estimates, then assigns a driver experienced on your specific cross-state corridor. State entry taxes and tolls are charged at actuals with receipts, and GST invoices are provided for all corporate bookings.

HJ Cabs operates on all major South India interstate corridors including Chennai to Bengaluru, Chennai to Hyderabad, Coimbatore to Kochi and Thrissur, Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram, and Bengaluru to Coimbatore or Salem. We also cover less common but frequently requested routes such as Vellore to Hyderabad, Trichy to Kochi, and Tirunelveli to Trivandrum, ensuring comprehensive coverage across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.

In India, commercial taxis need special permits to operate across state borders. A cab registered in Tamil Nadu cannot legally carry fare-paying passengers into Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, or Telangana without a valid interstate or all-India permit. Using a non-permit cab for interstate travel exposes passengers to mid-route cancellations and the operator to fines.

HJ Cabs maintains valid all-India and interstate permits for our entire operating fleet. Whether your route crosses into Karnataka (Bangalore, Mysore, Coorg), Kerala (Munnar, Cochin, Trivandrum), Andhra Pradesh (Tirupati, Vijayawada), or Telangana (Hyderabad), your journey proceeds without document issues at state border checkposts.

For long-distance intercity routes — especially Chennai → Bangalore, Chennai → Hyderabad, Coimbatore → Cochin, and Madurai → Trivandrum — always confirm with your taxi operator that the vehicle holds a valid interstate permit before booking. With HJ Cabs, this is guaranteed.

Permit fees and interstate surcharges (where applicable) are disclosed upfront in the fare quote. No surprise additions at the border checkpost.

HJ Cabs operates interstate taxi service on all major cross-border routes from Tamil Nadu:

**Tamil Nadu → Karnataka:**

Chennai → Bangalore (350 km, ~5.5 hrs), Chennai → Mysore (460 km, ~7 hrs), Coimbatore → Bangalore (365 km, ~6 hrs), Madurai → Coorg (560 km, ~9 hrs).

**Tamil Nadu → Andhra Pradesh:**

Chennai → Tirupati (150 km, ~2.5 hrs), Chennai → Vijayawada (690 km, ~11 hrs), Chennai → Nellore (350 km, ~5.5 hrs).

**Tamil Nadu → Telangana:**

Chennai → Hyderabad (785 km, ~12 hrs).

**Tamil Nadu → Kerala:**

Coimbatore → Cochin (200 km, ~4 hrs), Coimbatore → Munnar (195 km, ~5 hrs), Madurai → Trivandrum (285 km, ~5.5 hrs), Chennai → Trivandrum (720 km, ~11 hrs).

**Tamil Nadu → Puducherry:**

Chennai → Pondicherry (160 km, ~2.5 hrs) — though Puducherry is a Union Territory, standard route.

All interstate fares include driver allowance and are quoted as a fixed total before booking.