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{{#seo:|description=Complete 2025 guide to Kerala toll roads, FASTag requirements, current rates, payment methods for NH 47, NH 544. Calculate Kerala tolls now.}}
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> FASTag electronic toll collection + Cash payment (limited lanes)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 4 major toll plazas on National Highways 47, 544, and 966<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Indian Rupee (INR)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> RFID-based FASTag, license plate recognition, manual collection<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> NHAI, GIPL (Guruvayoor Infrastructure), and private concessionaires
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, FASTag is mandatory for all vehicles using Kerala's national highways since January 2021. While cash payment is still accepted at limited lanes, you'll pay double the toll amount without FASTag on dedicated electronic lanes.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Kerala operates 4 major toll plazas where FASTag reduces wait time from 15-20 seconds to just 3 seconds per vehicle. Without FASTag, you'll face longer queues and double toll charges on certain lanes.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> All Kerala NHAI toll plazas now have 75% FASTag-only lanes with only 25% hybrid lanes accepting cash. Monthly passes are available for frequent local users within 20km of toll plazas.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Kerala operates toll collection on 4 major NHAI facilities, with rates varying by vehicle class and distance covered.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)</h3>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Vehicle Class</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Car/Jeep/Van</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">LCV/Mini Bus</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Bus/Truck</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Pambampallam (Walayar)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹75</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹125</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹250</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Ponnarimangalam (Ernakulam)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹65</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹110</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹215</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Paliyekkara (Thrissur)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹70</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹115</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹235</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Kumbalam (Ernakulam)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹60</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹100</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹200</td>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Where You Pay Tolls in Kerala (2025)</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Major Toll Plazas:</strong></p>
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<li>Pambampallam (Walayar) - 10 lanes on NH 544 (Palakkad-Coimbatore route)</li>
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<li>Ponnarimangalam - 10 lanes on NH 966 (Ernakulam district)</li>
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<li>Paliyekkara - 12 lanes on NH 47 (Thrissur district)</li>
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<li>Kumbalam - 8 lanes on NH 47 (Ernakulam district)</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> All toll plazas are on National Highways connecting Kerala to Tamil Nadu and internal connections within Kerala.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following toll payment methods to pay tolls in Kerala:</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. FASTag Electronic System (Recommended):</strong></p>
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<li>Works at all Kerala toll plazas plus 750+ locations across India</li>
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<li>Reduces wait time from 15-20 seconds to 3 seconds per transaction</li>
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<li>Available from 26 certified banks and online platforms</li>
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<li>Provides SMS alerts for all transactions</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. Cash Payment (Limited Lanes):</strong></p>
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== Kerala toll roads ==
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<li>Available at maximum 25% of toll plaza lanes</li>
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Below is the list of NHAI operated toll plazas in Kerala:
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<li>Same toll rates as FASTag for designated cash lanes</li>
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<li>Double toll charges if entering FASTag-only lanes without valid tag</li>
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<html><figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th>Toll Plaza Name</th><th>NH No.</th><th>Section of Highway</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Akkulam (MoRTH)</td><td>66</td><td>Aroor – Kerala/Tamil Nadu Border Section </td></tr><tr><td>Chullimada Hamlet (Pampampallam)</td><td>544</td><td>Walayar – Vadakkanchery </td></tr><tr><td>Kumbalam</td><td>66</td><td>Edapally – Vytilla – Aroor Section </td></tr><tr><td>Kundannur (MoRTH)</td><td>966 B</td><td>Kundannur </td></tr><tr><td>Paliyekkara</td><td>544</td><td>Thrissur – Angamali – Edapalli</td></tr><tr><td>Ponnarimangalam</td><td>966A (Old 47C )</td><td>Kalamassery – ICTT Vallarpadam</td></tr><tr><td>Varapuzha Bridge (MoRTH)</td><td>66</td><td>Varapuzha Bridge</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></html>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">3. Monthly Pass (For Locals):</strong></p>
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<li>Available for residents within 20km of toll plazas</li>
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<li>₹330 per month for non-commercial vehicles</li>
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<li>Valid for multiple trips within the month</li>
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Kerala toll calculator calculates tolls and fuel expenses for cars, vans, jeeps, trucks, trailers, buses and motorcycles for all the toll roads in Kerala and nearby states.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Kerala toll roads, use TollGuru Kerala toll calculator</p>
  
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== How to pay toll in Kerala ==
 
  
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You can pay tolls using Cash on all the toll plazas in Kerala. Some of the toll plazas also accept payments using [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/fastag-india FASTag], a tag that enables automatic electronic deduction of toll charges and lets you pass through the toll plaza without stopping for the cash transaction.  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">NHAI Policy Updates:</strong></p>
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<li>FASTag mandatory for all vehicles on national highways since January 2021</li>
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<li>Cash payment limited to 25% of toll plaza lanes as per NHAI guidelines</li>
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<li>Annual toll rate revisions effective from April 1, 2025</li>
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<li>Enhanced RFID readers for faster tag detection</li>
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<li>License plate recognition backup systems deployed</li>
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<li>Real-time traffic monitoring and queue management systems</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operational Changes:</strong></p>
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<li>24/7 customer service desks at all major toll plazas</li>
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<li>Monthly pass facility expanded for local residents</li>
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<li>Improved complaint resolution mechanism through NHAI helpline 1033</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cost Considerations:</strong></p>
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<li>Kochi to Coimbatore: ₹135-270 depending on vehicle class</li>
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<li>Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram: ₹60-120 for internal Kerala travel</li>
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<li>Daily commuter costs: ₹120-480 for frequent travelers</li>
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<li>Monthly pass savings: Up to 50% for local residents</li>
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<li>State highways and local roads available but significantly slower</li>
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<li>Alternative routes add 30-60 minutes to journey time</li>
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<li>Consider toll costs vs. time savings and fuel consumption</li>
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<li>Heavy traffic 7-10 AM and 5-8 PM on weekdays</li>
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<li>Festival seasons and weekend travel create additional congestion</li>
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<li>FASTag significantly reduces wait times during peak hours</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, you can use state highways and local roads to avoid national highway tolls. However, this adds significant travel time (30-60 minutes) and may increase fuel consumption, potentially offsetting toll savings.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What happens if I don't have FASTag?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can still pay cash at designated hybrid lanes (25% of total lanes). However, if you enter FASTag-only lanes without a valid tag, you'll be charged double the toll amount as penalty.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, motorcycles pay tolls on Kerala's national highways. They are classified as 2-wheelers and charged rates similar to cars but may have separate lanes at some toll plazas.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, residents living within 20km of toll plazas can purchase monthly passes for ₹330 for non-commercial vehicles, providing significant savings for frequent travelers.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Where can I buy FASTag in Kerala?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">FASTag is available at all toll plazas, bank branches, online platforms like Amazon and Paytm, and through mobile apps. You can also get it delivered to your doorstep by ordering online.</p>
  
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<html><figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th>Plaza Name</th><th>Plaza City</th><th>Concessionaire</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Paliyekkara Toll plaza</td><td>Thrissur</td><td>Guruvayoor</td></tr><tr><td>Kumbalam Toll Plaza</td><td>Ernakulam</td><td>Kochi Aror Tollways</td></tr><tr><td>PamPamPallam Toll Plaza</td><td>Palakkad</td><td>KNR Walayar Tollways Pvt Ltd</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></html>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">FASTag + Cash</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹60-75 per plaza</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[sri-lanka-toll|Sri Lanka]]</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Electronic + Manual</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">LKR 50-200</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[bangladesh-toll|Bangladesh]]</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Manual collection</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">BDT 20-100</td>
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Kerala Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: FASTag electronic toll collection + Cash payment (limited lanes)
Coverage: 4 major toll plazas on National Highways 47, 544, and 966
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Technology: RFID-based FASTag, license plate recognition, manual collection
Operators: NHAI, GIPL (Guruvayoor Infrastructure), and private concessionaires

Do I Need FASTag for Kerala? 2025 Update

Yes, FASTag is mandatory for all vehicles using Kerala's national highways since January 2021. While cash payment is still accepted at limited lanes, you'll pay double the toll amount without FASTag on dedicated electronic lanes.

Key Reality: Kerala operates 4 major toll plazas where FASTag reduces wait time from 15-20 seconds to just 3 seconds per vehicle. Without FASTag, you'll face longer queues and double toll charges on certain lanes.

2025 Update: All Kerala NHAI toll plazas now have 75% FASTag-only lanes with only 25% hybrid lanes accepting cash. Monthly passes are available for frequent local users within 20km of toll plazas.

Kerala Toll Costs: Current Rates

Kerala operates toll collection on 4 major NHAI facilities, with rates varying by vehicle class and distance covered.

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)

Vehicle Class Car/Jeep/Van LCV/Mini Bus Bus/Truck
Pambampallam (Walayar) ₹75 ₹125 ₹250
Ponnarimangalam (Ernakulam) ₹65 ₹110 ₹215
Paliyekkara (Thrissur) ₹70 ₹115 ₹235
Kumbalam (Ernakulam) ₹60 ₹100 ₹200

Where You Pay Tolls in Kerala (2025)

Major Toll Plazas:

  • Pambampallam (Walayar) - 10 lanes on NH 544 (Palakkad-Coimbatore route)
  • Ponnarimangalam - 10 lanes on NH 966 (Ernakulam district)
  • Paliyekkara - 12 lanes on NH 47 (Thrissur district)
  • Kumbalam - 8 lanes on NH 47 (Ernakulam district)

Coverage: All toll plazas are on National Highways connecting Kerala to Tamil Nadu and internal connections within Kerala.

How to Pay Kerala Tolls

You can use the following toll payment methods to pay tolls in Kerala:

1. FASTag Electronic System (Recommended):

  • Works at all Kerala toll plazas plus 750+ locations across India
  • Reduces wait time from 15-20 seconds to 3 seconds per transaction
  • Available from 26 certified banks and online platforms
  • Provides SMS alerts for all transactions

2. Cash Payment (Limited Lanes):

  • Available at maximum 25% of toll plaza lanes
  • Same toll rates as FASTag for designated cash lanes
  • Double toll charges if entering FASTag-only lanes without valid tag

3. Monthly Pass (For Locals):

  • Available for residents within 20km of toll plazas
  • ₹330 per month for non-commercial vehicles
  • Valid for multiple trips within the month

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Kerala toll roads, use TollGuru Kerala toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

NHAI Policy Updates:

  • FASTag mandatory for all vehicles on national highways since January 2021
  • Cash payment limited to 25% of toll plaza lanes as per NHAI guidelines
  • Annual toll rate revisions effective from April 1, 2025

Technology Improvements:

  • Enhanced RFID readers for faster tag detection
  • License plate recognition backup systems deployed
  • Real-time traffic monitoring and queue management systems

Operational Changes:

  • 24/7 customer service desks at all major toll plazas
  • Monthly pass facility expanded for local residents
  • Improved complaint resolution mechanism through NHAI helpline 1033

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Kochi to Coimbatore: ₹135-270 depending on vehicle class
  • Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram: ₹60-120 for internal Kerala travel
  • Daily commuter costs: ₹120-480 for frequent travelers
  • Monthly pass savings: Up to 50% for local residents

Toll-Free Alternatives:

  • State highways and local roads available but significantly slower
  • Alternative routes add 30-60 minutes to journey time
  • Consider toll costs vs. time savings and fuel consumption

Peak Travel Times:

  • Heavy traffic 7-10 AM and 5-8 PM on weekdays
  • Festival seasons and weekend travel create additional congestion
  • FASTag significantly reduces wait times during peak hours

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Kerala tolls completely?

Yes, you can use state highways and local roads to avoid national highway tolls. However, this adds significant travel time (30-60 minutes) and may increase fuel consumption, potentially offsetting toll savings.

What happens if I don't have FASTag?

You can still pay cash at designated hybrid lanes (25% of total lanes). However, if you enter FASTag-only lanes without a valid tag, you'll be charged double the toll amount as penalty.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Kerala?

Yes, motorcycles pay tolls on Kerala's national highways. They are classified as 2-wheelers and charged rates similar to cars but may have separate lanes at some toll plazas.

Are there discounts for local residents?

Yes, residents living within 20km of toll plazas can purchase monthly passes for ₹330 for non-commercial vehicles, providing significant savings for frequent travelers.

Where can I buy FASTag in Kerala?

FASTag is available at all toll plazas, bank branches, online platforms like Amazon and Paytm, and through mobile apps. You can also get it delivered to your doorstep by ordering online.

Kerala vs. Regional Countries

Country/Region System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Kerala (India) FASTag + Cash ₹60-75 per plaza 4 major toll plazas
Sri Lanka Electronic + Manual LKR 50-200 Limited expressways
Bangladesh Manual collection BDT 20-100 Major highways
Singapore Electronic Road Pricing SGD 0.50-3.00 City center zones
Malaysia Touch 'n Go + Cash MYR 1.50-8.00 Extensive network

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Official Resources:

  • NHAI Toll Information: 1033 (Toll-free helpline)
  • FASTag Customer Care: Various bank helplines available
  • Kerala PWD: State highway information and routes
  • NPCI FASTag Portal: Official FASTag registration and support

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