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Wayanad to Trivandrum: Travel Options

North to south in one go is a very long day — here are better ways.

By Mahesh Kumar R., naturalist Updated 2 min read

At a glance

By road
~480 – 500 km · 11–12 h
By train
From Kozhikode
By air
Limited options
Best
Via Munnar & Alleppey
Split
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Wayanad to Trivandrum is about 480–500 km by road — 11–12 hours, best split over two days. Alternatives are a long train journey from Kozhikode to Thiruvananthapuram or limited flights from nearby airports. The most enjoyable option is to travel south via Munnar and Alleppey, as in our 10-day grand tour.

Options compared

OptionTimeNotes
Drive direct11–12 hSplit with a night
Train from KozhikodeLongCheck IRCTC
Via Munnar & Alleppey3–4 daysOur grand tour

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Can we drive Wayanad to Trivandrum in one day?

Possible but exhausting; we recommend splitting it.

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