There are 4 ways to get from Vaikom to Kalpetta by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thissur to Kalpettabus
8h 13m₹365–2,581Train, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kozhikkodetrain 12076 / ...
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Wayanadbus
8h 57m₹690–3,511Drive 265.9 km
- Drive from Vaikom to Kalpettacar 265.9 km
4h 5m₹3,019–4,361Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vaikom to Kalpettataxi 265.9 km
4h 5m₹6,000–7,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vaikom to Kalpetta is to bus which costs ₹360 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Vaikom to Kalpetta is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaikom to Kalpetta. However, there are services departing from Vaikom and arriving at Kalpetta via Ernakulam and Thissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Vaikom and Kalpetta is 308 km. The road distance is 265.9 km.
The best way to get from Vaikom to Kalpetta without a car is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Vaikom to Kalpetta, including transfers.
Vaikom to Kalpetta bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Vaikom to Kalpetta bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thrissur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaikom to Kalpetta is 266 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Vaikom to Kalpetta.
There are 828+ hotels available in Kalpetta.
What companies run services between Vaikom, India and Kalpetta, India?
You can take a bus from Vaikom to Kalpetta via Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Thissur in around 8h 13m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kozhikkode
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thissur to Kalpetta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–470
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.








