There are 7 ways to get from Kozhikode to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
12h 51mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Palakkadtrain 12686 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Karaikaltrain 16188
13h 12m₹415–3,283Drive 509.9 km
- Drive from Kozhikode to Karaikalcar 509.9 km
7h 59m₹5,721–8,264Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kozhikode to Karaikaltaxi 509.9 km
7h 59m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CCJ - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
9h 18m₹6,422–19,801Train via Coimbatore
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Coimbatore Jntrain 16528 / ...
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Karaikaltrain 16188
13h 17m₹415–3,232Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain
9h 3m₹7,072–12,951
Kozhikode to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kozhikode to Karaikal is to train via Coimbatore which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kozhikode to Karaikal is to drive which takes 7h 59m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kozhikode to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Kozhikode and arriving at Nagapattinam via Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Kozhikode to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Kozhikkode and arriving at Karaikal via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
The distance between Kozhikode and Karaikal is 539 km. The road distance is 509.9 km.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 12h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 51m to get from Kozhikode to Karaikal, including transfers.
Kozhikode to Karaikal bus services, operated by PRM Roadways, depart from Kozhikode station.
Kozhikode to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kozhikkode station.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Karaikal is to bus which takes 12h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 12m.
What companies run services between Kozhikode, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Kozhikode to Karaikal via Tiruchirappalli and Nagapattinam in around 12h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kozhikkode to Karaikal via Palakkad in around 13h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–21,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹17,000–24,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kozhikkode to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Palakkad to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Kozhikkode to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Kozhikode to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- PRM Roadways
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +382 31 33 60 06
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Line
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,804
- Schedules at
- Blue Line
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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
Kozhikode to Karaikal bus services, operated by PRM Roadways, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Kozhikode to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kozhikode to Karaikal is 510 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Kozhikode to Karaikal.
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