There are 6 ways to get from Kozhikode to Vaikom by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Ernakulam Jntrain 12075 / ...
5h 25m₹219–1,480Bus
- Take the bus from Calicut to Ernakulambus
6h 19m₹690–2,163Drive 198.3 km
- Drive from Kozhikode to Vaikomcar 198.3 km
3h 11m₹2,217–3,203Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kozhikode to Vaikomtaxi 198.3 km
3h 11m₹4,500–5,500Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Kannurtrain
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CNN - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Vaikomtaxi
4h 49m₹7,039–20,968Bus via Kozhikode
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Ernakulambus
6h 54m₹249–591
Kozhikode to Vaikom by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kozhikode to Vaikom is to bus via Kozhikode which costs ₹240 - ₹600 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kozhikode to Vaikom is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kozhikode to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Calicut and arriving at Vaikom via Ernakulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kozhikode to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Kozhikkode and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Kozhikode and Vaikom is 229 km. The road distance is 198.3 km.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Vaikom without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Kozhikode to Vaikom, including transfers.
Kozhikode to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Calicut station.
Kozhikode to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kozhikkode station.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Vaikom is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Kozhikode, India and Vaikom, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kozhikkode to Ernakulam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Calicut to Ernakulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kozhikkode to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kozhikkode to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Calicut to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kozhikode to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–480
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–5,500
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kozhikode to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Kozhikode to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kozhikode to Vaikom is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Kozhikode to Vaikom.
There are 380+ hotels available in Vaikom.