There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Payyoli by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Calicut International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Payyolitaxi
4h 19m₹7,530–11,938Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Quilanditrain 12601
11h 55m₹863–3,329Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kozhikode, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kozhikode, Kerala
15h 40mDrive 665.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Payyolicar 665.5 km
9h 24m₹7,556–10,914Fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane MAA - CNN
- Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Payyolitaxi
4h 11m₹8,430–16,738Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Tikkottitrain
8h 54m₹5,930–14,408Fly to Bajpe Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the train from Mangalore to Vadakaratrain
7h 27m₹7,030–14,348Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Kozhikode, Keralabus Bangalore, Karnataka - Kozhikode, Kerala
18h 8m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Payyoli is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹3,400 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Payyoli is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Payyoli. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Koyilandy via Kozhikode. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Payyoli. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Quilandi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between Chennai and Payyoli is 579 km. The road distance is 665.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Payyoli without a car is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Chennai to Payyoli, including transfers.
Chennai to Payyoli bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Payyoli train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Payyoli is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 40m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Payyoli, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Quilandi once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 39m. Alternatively, Sri Vaari Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kozhikode, Kerala every 3 hours, and the journey takes 13h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Quilandi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
Train from Podanur Jn to Tikkotti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Mangalore to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kozhikode, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,900
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Payyoli bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, arrive at Kozhikode, Kerala station.
Chennai to Payyoli train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Quilandi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Payyoli is 666 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Chennai to Payyoli.
There are 30+ hotels available in Payyoli.