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Kalpeni to Minicoy

The distance from Kalpeni to Minicoy is about 262 km by road, roughly 5 hours (estimated). Indian citizens require an entry permit to visit Minicoy Island. Foreigners are

262 kmDistance

5 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹2980

Sedan₹3510

SUV₹4600

Innova / MUV₹5180

Tempo Traveller₹6060

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹290

AC Seater₹470

Non-AC Sleeper₹420

AC Sleeper₹600

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹780

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Train

Sleeper₹190

Economy₹290

Third AC₹400

Second AC₹550

First AC₹760

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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Overview

The distance from Kalpeni to Minicoy is about 262 km by road, roughly 5 hours (estimated). Indian citizens require an entry permit to visit Minicoy Island. Foreigners are generally not permitted to visit Minicoy.

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By Car: Kalpeni to Minicoy

262 km · ~5h 34m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Kalpeni
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Minicoy
Minicoy, Lakshadweep
Hotels in Minicoy

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Kalpeni to Minicoy

262 km · ~5h 49m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Kalpeni
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kalpeni. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Kalpeni → Minicoy
AC Seater / Volvo · ~262 km
~5h 49m|Tentative fare ₹290–₹780
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Arrive in Minicoy
Minicoy, Lakshadweep
Hotels in Minicoy

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Kalpeni to Minicoy

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.