How to travel from Kozhikode to Indore, India

The distance between Kozhikode and Indore is around 1,408km (875 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kozhikode to Indore by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Calicut (CCJ) to Indore (IDR).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,905($135)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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train
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Train

Take the train to Indore Jn Bg.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹875($11)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Bangalore then Pune and then to Indore.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,765($85)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Indore.

  • Duration22h 5m
  • Distance1,534km (953 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kozhikode and Indore

There are several options for getting from Kozhikode to Indore by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,905 ($135).

The distance between Kozhikode and Indore is around 1,408km (875 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,276km (793 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Kozhikode and Indore by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kozhikode to Indore is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ₹10,905 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Kozhikode and Indore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹875 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kozhikode and Indore. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kozhikode and Indore with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 1 day 10h.

Indian Railways run train services between Kozhikode and Indore. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 10h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kozhikode and Indore. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kozhikode to Indore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangalore, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle, Pune and Shaniwar Wada. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Kallada Tours and Travels, Vijayanand Travels and IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Kozhikode and Indore. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kozhikode and Indore. Flights depart from Calicut (CCJ) and arrive at Indore (IDR) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Kozhikode to Indore. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kozhikode to Indore typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Calicut (CCJ) and and arrive into Indore (IDR).

The closest major airport to Indore is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (IDR) (IDR) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Indore. Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) (BHO) and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) (AMD) 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 Kozhikode and Indore. The distance is around 1,534km (953 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kozhikode to Indore is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ₹10,905 ($135).

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Transport options from Kozhikode to Indore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 40m
₹10,905($135)
every 20 mins1,408km (875 miles)
Train and Plane6h 20m
₹18,225($230)
hourly2,638km (1,639 miles)
Train
1 day 10h
₹875($11)
once a week1,886km (1,172 miles)
Bus
1 day 11h
₹6,765($85)
once daily1,772km (1,101 miles)
Drive
22h 5m
₹14,405($180)
on demand1,534km (953 miles)

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Airports near Indore

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

IDR
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (IDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Indore
BHO
Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
163km (101 miles) from Indore
AMD
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD)
International Airport
Distance
335km (208 miles) from Indore