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Calicut to Cochin by car

Travel from Calicut to Cochin by private car along NH 66, a five-hour coastal drive via Thrissur to Kerala's busiest port city.

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Distance
About 190 km by road
Drive time
5 hours one way
Pickup
Calicut
Destination
Cochin, Kerala
Trip type
One way, or stay over and return
Vehicles
Sedan, SUV, tempo traveller, coach

About the trip

Cochin, or Kochi, is Kerala's commercial capital and a port city where Chinese fishing nets, Dutch and Portuguese buildings and a Jewish quarter sit side by side. People travel here for the airport, business, hospitals and sightseeing in Fort Kochi. The route follows NH 66 south through Malappuram and Kuttippuram, then via Thrissur or Guruvayur down to Edappally.

What to see in Cochin

On the road

NH 66 via Kuttippuram and Chavakkad, or inland via Thrissur. Guruvayur is a short detour; allow extra time for highway work zones.

Choose your vehicle

SedanEtios, Dzire or similarUp to 4 guests

Airport runs, couples and small families on short trips.

SUVInnova Crysta6–7 guests

The usual pick for family trips, ghat roads and long days on the highway.

PremiumInnova Hycross, Fortuner4–6 guests

Extra room and comfort for special occasions and senior guests.

Tempo Traveller12 to 18 seatsGroups

Extended families, pilgrimage parties and office outings.

Mini coach & coach32 to 50 seatsLarge groups

Weddings, school trips and temple tours with a big party.

Every car is air-conditioned and comes with an experienced driver. Our quote is all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, parking, interstate permit and driver batta — and is confirmed in writing before you book.

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