How to travel from Madurai to Kozhikode, India

The distance between Madurai and Kozhikode is around 351km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 5h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Madurai to Kozhikode by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Kozhikkode.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Kozhikkode.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kozhikode.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,550($120)
Operated by

Maniraja Travels

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Drive

Drive to Kozhikode.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance351km (218 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madurai and Kozhikode

There are several options for getting from Madurai to Kozhikode by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,550 ($120).

The distance between Madurai and Kozhikode is around 351km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 295km (183 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Madurai and Kozhikode by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Madurai to Kozhikode is to take a taxi which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ₹9,550 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Kozhikode, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Madurai and Kozhikode. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Madurai and Kozhikode with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 8h 30m.

Indian Railways run train services between Madurai and Kozhikode. Trains depart once a week and will take around 8h 30m, 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 Madurai and Kozhikode. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Madurai and Kozhikode with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 25m.

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation run regular bus services between Madurai and Kozhikode. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Madurai to Kozhikode. We recommend that you take the train to Kozhikkode. instead which will take 8h 30m.

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 Madurai and Kozhikode. The distance is around 351km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madurai to Kozhikode is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around ₹320 ($4).

How do I get from Madurai to Kozhikode

Compare travel optionsbetween Madurai and Kozhikode

Transport options from Madurai to Kozhikode
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
8h 30m
₹320($4)
once a week485km (301 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
₹480($6)
once daily360km (224 miles)
Taxi
5h 15m
₹9,550($120)
on demand351km (218 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
₹3,345($42)
on demand351km (218 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