There are 6 ways to get from Kozhikode to Chennai by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Calicut International Airport
best- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
2h 46m₹6,791–10,441Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Peramburtrain 12686 / ...
10h 53m₹350–2,700Bus via Arumbakkam
- Take the bus from MM Ali Road to Koyambedubus
14h 46m₹1,134–3,383Drive 673.9 km
- Drive from Kozhikode to Chennaicar 673.9 km
9h 15m₹6,593–9,523Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Podanur Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
6h 22m₹5,632–11,906Bus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
15h 30m
Kozhikode to Chennai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kozhikode to Chennai is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,700 and takes 10h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kozhikode to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kozhikode and arriving at Chennai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kozhikkode and arriving at Perambur. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 53m.
The distance between Kozhikode and Chennai is 543 km. The road distance is 673.9 km.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 10h 53m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Kozhikode to Chennai, including transfers.
Kozhikode to Chennai bus services, operated by Bharathi Travels, depart from MM Ali Road station.
Kozhikode to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kozhikkode station.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,700 and takes 10h 53m, you could also bus via Arumbakkam, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,400 and takes 14h 46m.
What companies run services between Kozhikode, India and Chennai, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kozhikkode to Perambur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kozhikkode to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Kozhikkode to Podanur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 78389 86986
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bharathi Travels
Bus from MM Ali Road to Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,400
- Website
- Bharathi Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–3,400
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Kozhikode to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Kozhikode to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Kozhikode to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- 044 24797310
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Kozhikode to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Kozhikode to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- PRM Roadways
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Kozhikode to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Kozhikode to Chennai bus services, operated by Bharathi Travels, arrive at Koyambedu station.
Kozhikode to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kozhikode to Chennai is 674 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Kozhikode to Chennai.
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