Kozhikode to Meppadi
The distance from Kozhikode to Meppadi is about 66 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours (estimated). Meppadi is 12 km from Kalpetta town in the Wayanad District. It is 78 km (1½ hr) from
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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 Kozhikode to Meppadi is about 66 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours (estimated). Meppadi is 12 km from Kalpetta town in the Wayanad District. It is 78 km (1½ hr) from Kozhikode (Calicut), 106 km (2½ hr) from Ooty, and 281 km (5 hr 25 mim) from Bangalore.
Route Map
By Car: Kozhikode to Meppadi
66 km · ~1h 19m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kozhikode
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
66 km · 1h 19m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MeppadiMeppadi, Kerala
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 Meppadi
66 km · ~1h 28m · 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 → Meppadi
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~66 km
~1h 28m|Tentative fare ₹70–₹230
- Arrive in Meppadi
Meppadi, Kerala
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 Meppadi
Nearest railway stations: Kozhikode for Kozhikode, Nilambur Road (about 34 km away) for Meppadi.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 4h 50m in total
Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 1h 35m wait
1 change · 5h 23m in total
Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 2h 3m wait
1 change · 7h 35m in total
Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 4h 20m wait
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.
Hotels in Meppadi
Treebo hotels in Wayanad, about 8 km from Meppadi. Tell us your dates and we'll get you a rate.
Treebo Regalia Inn Wayanad With Swimming Pool
Wayanad
Treebo Brahma, Wayanad
Wayanad
Things to Do in Meppadi
Ambalakkunnu Walk
Start from Meppadi junction and take the middle road going to Chooralmala. Walk past Onnam Mile village and proceed through the two S-shaped curves.
Post Office Road Walk
Start from the Meppadi junction and select the third road from the fork. The first junction is called Nalam Number where there is a small cute mosque.
Trekking to Chembra Peak
Start from the Juma Masjidh junction and go down the Chembra peak road. The entire route is very scenic and you will reach Chembra peak within three kilometres.
Chembra Peak
Standing tall at 2100 metres, the Chembra Peak is the highest peak in Wayanad, and a favorite trekking spot. It is part of the Western Ghats.
DM-WIMS Campus
DM Wayanad Institute of Medical Sciences is the most scenic campus of the entire Kerala state. The road to the campus is a spiritual experience if you want to replace…
Kanthanpara Waterfalls
This is beautiful waterfall near the forest and a nice place for relaxing. Sept-Jan is the best time to visit.
Suggested Meppadi Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Meppadi
- Travel from Kozhikode to Meppadi (about 1.5 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Soochipara Falls
Day 2Explore Meppadi
- Visit Wayanad Heritage Museum
- Visit Soochipara Waterfalls
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Meenmutty Waterfalls
- Head back to Kozhikode
Budget Estimate
road
66 km
1.5 hours
Approximately 66 km by road from Kozhikode to Meppadi, roughly 1.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
66 km
The nearest railway station to Meppadi is Nilambur Road railway station, about 34 km from the town centre.
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Meppadi trip and see the full Kozhikode → Meppadi → next stop route.
Meppadi → Kunnamangalam
About 55 km by road
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Frequently Asked Questions
About 66 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Calicut International Airport (CCJ), about 52 km away.
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