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A detailed guide on how to reach Wayanad, Kerala:

A detailed guide on how to reach Wayanad, Kerala:

How to Reach Wayanad

Wayanad is a hill district without its own airport or railway station, but it is well-connected by road and easily accessible from nearby cities.

 

 By Air (Nearest Airports)

Airport

Distance from Kalpetta

Travel Time

Notes

Kannur International Airport (KIAL)

~85 km

2–2.5 hrs

Closest airport; good road access

Calicut International Airport (CCJ)

~100 km

2.5–3 hrs

Most preferred airport

Mysore Airport

~120 km

3 hrs

Small airport with limited flights

Bengaluru International Airport (BLR)

~290 km

6–7 hrs

Ideal for international travelers

 From Airport: You can hire taxis or use pre-booked cabs to reach Wayanad. Some resorts offer airport transfers.

 

 

 

 By Train (Nearest Railway Stations)

Wayanad does not have a railway station. The nearest stations are:

Station

Distance

Connected Cities

Kozhikode (Calicut)

~85 km

Kochi, Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru

Mysuru

~115 km

Bengaluru, Chennai

Nilambur Road

~90 km

Palakkad, Shoranur (smaller railhead)

 From these stations, cabs and KSRTC buses are available to Wayanad.

 

 By Road (Highly Recommended)

Wayanad is very well-connected by a network of national and state highways.

 From Major Cities:

From

Distance

Travel Time

Route Highlights

Kozhikode

85 km

~2.5 hrs

via Thamarassery Ghat Road

Kannur

115 km

~3 hrs

via Periya Ghat

Bengaluru

280 km

~6–7 hrs

via Mysuru–Gundlupet–Sulthan Bathery

Mysuru

115 km

~3 hrs

via Nanjangud–Gundlupet–Muthanga

Ooty

110 km

~3.5 hrs

via Gudalur–Sulthan Bathery

Kalpetta to Sulthan Bathery

25 km

~45 min

Local route

 Private Taxis & Self-Driving:

  • Roads are scenic but include ghat sections with sharp curves.
  • Use caution during monsoon due to landslides or fog.

 Buses to Wayanad:

  • KSRTC (Kerala State) and KSRTC (Karnataka) buses run from:
    • Kozhikode, Kannur, Kalpetta, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Ooty
  • Luxury and sleeper buses from Bengaluru to Sulthan Bathery or Kalpetta available nightly

 

 

 Summary

Mode

Nearest Point

Remarks

Air

Kannur, Calicut

Quickest option

Train

Kozhikode, Mysuru

Needs a road transfer

Road

Direct to Wayanad

Scenic and flexible