When you plan your trip to Wayanad, you might have lot of questions in your mind. “How to Reach Wayanad” would top the list of concerns. Groowynd, the only TrpAdvisor featured Wayanad destination expert provides comprehensive answers on this page to all your Wayanad trip related queries, ensuring you have a seamless and personalized experience.
- How to Reach Wayanad by Train or by Air?
- Where is Wayanad?
- Which is the nearest Airport Wayanad?
- Which is the best route from Bangalore to Wayanad?
- How to Reach Wayanad from Chennai?
How to Reach Wayanad by Air?
Wayanad is a district in Kerala, and there is no Airport in Wayanad. You can consider arriving at Kozhikode (Calicut – CCJ) International Airport, Kannur International Airport (CNN), Mysore Airport (MYQ) or Bangalore International Airport (BLR) based on your connectivity. All these cities are well connected with Wayanad by road. Groowynd also arranges exclusive cab from all these destinations for your Wayanad Trip.
How to Reach Wayanad from Chennai?
There are direct flights from Chennai to Calicut (CCJ) and Mysore (MYQ). Also, there are direct trains from Chennai to Calicut and Mysore. You also may want to consider traveling from Chennai to Mysore Vande Bharat train. Both Calicut and Mysore are around 2.5 to 3 hrs drive from Wayanad. Calicut Airport to Wayanad distance (to dist HQ Kalpetta) is 79 km, while, Mysore Airport to Wayanad distance is
How to Reach Wayanad from Mumbai?
If you are planning to travel to Wayanad from Mumbai, you can plan to arrive at Calicut (CCJ) or Kannur (CNN). There are dorect flights from Mumbai to Calicut and to Kannur Airport. Calicut or Kannur to Wayanad can be covered in 3 hrs. If you are planning to stay in Vythiri, Meppady, Sulthan Bathery area you can plan to arrive at Calicut Airport. If the resort/hotel you stay is in Mananthavady or Padinjarathara area, Kannur Airport would be a better option. You also might consider Calicut Railway Station (CLT) if you are planning to come by train. Calicut is the nearest Railway Station to Wayanad. If you are planning to combine Coorg, Kabini or Mysore with Wayanad, you can also plan to arrive at Bangalore.
Where is Wayanad?
Wayanad is a district in Kerala, bordering Karnataka and Tamilnadu States. Wayanad is easily accessible from Calicut, Kannur (Airports in Kerala), Bangalore, Mysore (Airports in Karnataka) and by road from Ooty. Wayanad does not have a city on the same name, Kalpetta is the district HQ, while, Sulthan Bathery, Mananthavady and Vythiri are other major towns. Nearest railway station to Wayand is Calicut (CLT), also known as Kozhikode.
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How to Reach Wayanad by Train or by Air?
You can consider arriving Calicut (CLT), Mysore (MYS) or Kannur (CAN) if you are planning to come to Wayanad by Train. Wayanad does not have direct rail connection. Calicut, also known as Kozhikode is the nearest Railway Station to Wayanad,
Calicut is the nearest Airport to Wayanad and the distance from Calicut International Airport to Wayanad is 77 km (The distance mentioned is upto Kalpetta, the district HQ of Wayanad). This is suitable, if you will be staying in Vythiri, Kalpetta, Sulthan Bathery and Meppadi area. However, if you stay in Mananthavady or Padinjarathara area, you can consider arriving at Kannur as well. Popular resorts like Taj Wayanad and Mountain Shadows resort Wayanad are in Padinjarathara area, Kannur airport to Taj Wayanad distance is 86 km, while, Calicut Airport to Taj Resort Wayanad distance is 87 km.
