Kozhikode & Wayanad · Port city, Kappad beach
Kozhikode (Calicut) group trip guide
Kozhikode (Calicut): Port city, Kappad beach in Kozhikode & Wayanad, Kerala. From Palakkad it is 127 km by road, 3–4 hours with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Palakkad costs ₹7,600–9,300 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Palakkad
- 127 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1 day
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Palakkad
- ₹7,600–9,300 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Kozhikode (CCJ), with international flights
Kozhikode was a great spice port of the Zamorins; at Kappad beach nearby, Vasco da Gama landed in 1498, opening the sea route from Europe to India.
The city is known for Malabar food: biryani, seafood and the halwa of SM Street.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Kozhikode (Calicut) from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Palakkad → Kozhikode (Calicut)
₹7,600–9,300
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 127 km one way · 1 day, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
The gateway to Wayanad and North Malabar, with a beach evening and a food stop on the way.
Beaches & coastHistory & culture
How far is Kozhikode (Calicut)
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palakkad | 127 km | 3–4 h | Route: Palakkad to Kozhikode (Calicut) |
| Kochi | 191 km | 4–5 h | – |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 393 km | 8–9 h | – |
Group fares from Palakkad
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹5,200–7,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹6,400–8,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹7,600–9,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹8,700–11,100 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹16,600–22,500 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to March.
- Time to give it: 1 day.
- Who goes: Families, Food lovers, International visitors.
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Circuits that include Kozhikode (Calicut)
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Kozhikode (CCJ), with international flights.
- Nearest railway station: Kozhikode.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Kozhikode (Calicut)
Approved operators who take groups to Kozhikode (Calicut). Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
127 km by road from Kozhikode
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Kozhikode
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Kozhikode
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Kozhikode
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Palakkad-il ninnu Kozhikode (Calicut)-lekku ethra dooram? (How far is Kozhikode (Calicut) from Palakkad?)
127 km by road: 3–4 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Kozhikode (Calicut)-lekku tempo traveller-inu ethra rate aakum? (What does a tempo traveller to Kozhikode (Calicut) cost?)
Round trip from Palakkad (127 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹7,600–9,300, 40–49 seater bus ₹16,600–22,500. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Kozhikode (Calicut) cost?
Round trip from Palakkad with driver: SUV / Innova ₹5,200–7,000; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹6,400–8,100; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹7,600–9,300; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹8,700–11,100; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹16,600–22,500. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Kozhikode (Calicut)?
1 day. With the drive from Palakkad, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. The gateway to Wayanad and North Malabar, with a beach evening and a food stop on the way.
When is the best time to visit Kozhikode (Calicut)?
October to March.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Kozhikode (Calicut) from abroad?
Nearest airport: Kozhikode (CCJ), with international flights. Nearest railway station: Kozhikode. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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