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Kozhikode to Kottayam

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

263 kmDistance

5.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹2990

Sedan₹3520

SUV₹4620

Innova / MUV₹5200

Tempo Traveller₹6090

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹290

AC Seater₹470

Non-AC Sleeper₹420

AC Sleeper₹600

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹790

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Train

Sleeper₹190

Economy₹290

Third AC₹400

Second AC₹560

First AC₹770

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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.

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By Car: Kozhikode to Kottayam

263 km · ~5h 36m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Kozhikode
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near Kodungallur
About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
Food & fuel near Kodungallur
113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Kottayam
Kottayam, Kerala
Hotels in Kottayam

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 Kottayam

263 km · ~5h 51m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

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 → Kottayam
AC Seater / Volvo · ~263 km
~5h 51m|Tentative fare ₹290–₹790
Usual tea / meal halts: Aluva (~170 km)
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Arrive in Kottayam
Kottayam, Kerala
Hotels in Kottayam

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 Kottayam

Nearest railway stations: Kozhikode for Kozhikode, Kottayam for Kottayam.

Direct trains

Kozhikode - Trivandrum Jan Shatabdi#12081 · Jan Shatabdi

06:15 AMKozhikode

4h 33m47 stops

10:48 AMKottayam

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DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast

07:00 AMKozhikode

4h 50m49 stops

11:50 AMKottayam

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MUMBAI LTT - KOCHUVELI Garib Rath Exp#12201 · Garib Rath

11:55 AMKozhikode

4h 55m49 stops

04:50 PMKottayam

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Mangalore-Nagercoil Special#06302 · Express

08:50 PMKozhikode

5h 25m47 stops

02:15 AM^+1dKottayam

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Malabar Express#16630 · Express

11:15 PMKozhikode

5h 35m47 stops

04:50 AM^+1dKottayam

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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.

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