Kozhikode to Kalimpong
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kozhikode, Kerala to Kalimpong, West Bengal.
Approx Distance: 2873 km
Approx Duration: 63.8 hrs
Route overview
Kozhikode to Kalimpong is about 2873 km by road, roughly 63.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Kozhikode to Kalimpong
About 57h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kozhikode. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 110 km (about 2h 13m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 410. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 560. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 710. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 110 km (about 2h 13m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 821. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 971. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1121. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 110 km (about 2h 13m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1231. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1381. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1531. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 110 km (about 2h 13m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1642. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1792. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1942. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 110 km (about 2h 13m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2052. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2202. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2352. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 110 km (about 2h 13m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2463. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2613. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2763. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 110 km (about 2h 13m of driving) — Arrive in Kalimpong
By bus: Kozhikode to Kalimpong
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Kozhikode → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~958 km Takes about 21h 17m. Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 958). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kalimpong. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~958 km Takes about 21h 17m. Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1915). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kalimpong. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Kalimpong. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~958 km Takes about 21h 17m. Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730.
- Arrive in Kalimpong
By train: Kozhikode to Kalimpong
The nearest railway stations are Kozhikode for Kozhikode and Oodlabari for Kalimpong. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 52h 58m in total: Navyug Express (16687) 08:24 PM Quilandi to 11:23 AM Gudur Jn, then BENGALURU - NEW TINSUKIA Weekly Exp (15901) 12:08 PM Gudur Jn to 01:22 AM Chalsa Jn — change at Gudur Jn (about 45m wait)
- With one change, 53h 36m in total: Mangalore - Chennai Express (12686) 07:46 PM Quilandi to 05:37 AM Latteri, then BENGALURU - NEW TINSUKIA Weekly Exp (15901) 06:19 AM Latteri to 01:22 AM Chalsa Jn — change at Latteri (about 42m wait)
- With one change, 56h 32m in total: Chennai Mail (12602) 04:50 PM Quilandi to 01:53 AM Jolarpettai, then BENGALURU - NEW TINSUKIA Weekly Exp (15901) 04:25 AM Jolarpettai to 01:22 AM Chalsa Jn — change at Jolarpettai (about 2h 32m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2873 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,700 · Sedan ₹37,450 · SUV ₹48,990 · Innova / MUV ₹54,790 · Tempo Traveller ₹63,510
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,160 · AC Seater ₹5,170 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,600 · AC Sleeper ₹6,610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,090
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,750 · Economy ₹2,900 · Third AC ₹4,050 · Second AC ₹5,780 · First AC ₹8,070
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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