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How to get fromKozhikode to Kārkalaby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kozhikode to Kārkala by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kozhikkode to Mangalore Jntrain train 12617 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Mangalore Jn to Kārkalataxi taxi
    5h 7m
    ₹1,289–2,836

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kozhikkode to Mulkitrain train 12789 / ...
    6h 28m
    ₹1,001–2,530

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kozhikode to Mangalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the taxi from Mangaluru to Kārkalataxi taxi
    5h 25m
    ₹1,520–4,583

  4. Drive  278.1 km

    1. Drive from Kozhikode to Kārkalacar car 278.1 km
    4h 24m
    ₹3,113–4,496

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kozhikode to Kārkalataxi taxi 278.1 km
    4h 24m
    ₹6,000–7,500

  6. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane CCJ - IXE
    2. Take the taxi from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Kārkalataxi taxi
    4h 18m
    ₹7,262–23,201

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Calicut to Manipalbus bus
    7h 23m
    ₹1,568–3,105

Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,829Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Kozhikode, India and Kārkala, Karnātaka, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kozhikkode to Mulki 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Calicut to Manipal twice daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,200 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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