How to travel from Kakinada to Kozhikode, India

The distance between Kakinada and Kozhikode is around 1,148km (714 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kakinada to Kozhikode by taxi, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Calicut (CCJ).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,790($125)
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Train

Take the train to Palakkad and then to Kozhikkode.

  • Duration20h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kozhikode.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Distance1,169km (726 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kakinada and Kozhikode

There are several options for getting from Kakinada to Kozhikode by taxi, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 20h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,790 ($125).

The distance between Kakinada and Kozhikode is around 1,148km (714 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 951km (591 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Kakinada and Kozhikode by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kakinada to Kozhikode is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ₹9,790 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Kakinada and Kozhikode, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹715 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kakinada and Kozhikode. It typically takes around 20h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kakinada to Kozhikode. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Palakkad. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 20h 55m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kakinada and Kozhikode. Trains depart once a week and will take around 20h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kakinada and Kozhikode. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Calicut (CCJ). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kakinada to Kozhikode. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Calicut (CCJ). instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Kozhikode is Calicut International Airport (CCJ) (CCJ) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Kozhikode. Kannur International Airport (CNN) (CNN) and Cochin International Airport (COK) (COK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kakinada and Kozhikode. The distance is around 1,169km (726 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kakinada to Kozhikode is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ₹9,790 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kakinada and Kozhikode

Transport options from Kakinada to Kozhikode
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 3 similar
4h 45m
₹9,790($125)
on demand1,178km (732 miles)
Train and Plane7h 30m
₹8,435($105)
once daily1,265km (786 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train5h 45m
₹11,620($145)
hourly1,209km (751 miles)
Taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA), plane and train6h 55m
₹7,960($100)
every 4 hours1,148km (714 miles)
Train
20h 55m
₹715($9)
once a week1,239km (770 miles)
Drive
17h 25m
₹10,985($140)
on demand1,169km (726 miles)

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Airports near Kozhikode

The following major airports near Kozhikode offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

CCJ
Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Kozhikode
CNN
Kannur International Airport (CNN)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Kozhikode
COK
Cochin International Airport (COK)
International Airport
Distance
139km (86 miles) from Kozhikode