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Kozhikode to Cuttack

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kozhikode, Kerala to Cuttack, Odisha.

1930 kmDistance
38.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21330
Sedan₹25190
SUV₹32960
Innova / MUV₹36870
Tempo Traveller₹42760
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2120
AC Seater₹3470
Non-AC Sleeper₹3090
AC Sleeper₹4440
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5450
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Train
Sleeper₹1190
Economy₹1960
Third AC₹2730
Second AC₹3890
First AC₹5430
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Kozhikode to Cuttack

1930 km · ~41h 56m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kozhikode

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 386

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 536

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 686

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 772

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 922

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1072

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1158

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1308

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1458

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1544

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1694

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1844

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Cuttack

    Cuttack, Odisha

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: Kozhikode to Cuttack

1930 km · ~42h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kozhikode

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kozhikode. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Kozhikode → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~965 km

    ~21h 27m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 965)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Cuttack. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Cuttack

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~965 km

    ~21h 27m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750

  5. Arrive in Cuttack

    Cuttack, Odisha

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

By Train: Kozhikode to Cuttack

Nearest railway stations: Kozhikode for Kozhikode, Barang for Cuttack.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 32h 43m in total

West Coast Express#16628 · Express
01:26 AMQuilandi
10h 12m72 stops
11:38 AMJolarpettai

Change trains at Jolarpettai — about 1h 53m wait

YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp#12246 · Duronto
01:31 PMJolarpettai
20h 38m230 stops
10:09 AM+1dCuttack

1 change · 33h 36m in total

Mangalore - Chennai Express#12686 · Superfast
07:46 PMQuilandi
12h 14m118 stops
08:00 AM+1dBasin Bridge Jn

Change trains at Basin Bridge Jn — about 47m wait

Coromandel Express#12842 · Superfast
08:47 AMBasin Bridge Jn
20h 35m198 stops
05:22 AM+1dCuttack

1 change · 34h 21m in total

Chennai Mail#12602 · Superfast
04:50 PMQuilandi
11h 49m107 stops
04:39 AM+1dAvadi

Change trains at Avadi — about 40m wait

Ernakulam-Patna Express#16309 · Express
05:19 AMAvadi
21h 52m211 stops
03:11 AM+1dCuttack

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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.

Transport Options

Kozhikode to Cuttack: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kozhikode to Cuttack is about 1930 km by road, roughly 38.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1930 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,330 · Sedan ₹25,190 · SUV ₹32,960 · Innova / MUV ₹36,870 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,760
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,120 · AC Seater ₹3,470 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,090 · AC Sleeper ₹4,440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,450
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,190 · Economy ₹1,960 · Third AC ₹2,730 · Second AC ₹3,890 · First AC ₹5,430

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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