Erode to Munnar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Munnar, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 204 km
Approx Duration: 4.5 hrs
Route overview
Erode to Munnar is about 204 km by road, roughly 4.5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Tiruppur.
By car: Erode to Munnar
About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Erode. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Udumalaippettai. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 54 km (about 1h 5m of driving) — Arrive in Munnar
By bus: Erode to Munnar
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Erode. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Erode. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Erode → Munnar. AC Seater / Volvo · ~204 km Takes about 4h 32m. Tentative fare ₹220–₹620.
- Arrive in Munnar
By train: Erode to Munnar
The nearest railway stations are Erode Jn for Erode and Ernakulam Jn (about 85 km away) for Munnar. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail (12623) — departs 01:10 AM from Erode Jn, arrives 05:33 AM at Angamali, 4h 23m
- Chennai Central-Kollam Special (06003) — departs 02:20 AM from Erode Jn, arrives 07:10 AM at Angamali, 4h 50m
- Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special (06005) — departs 02:20 AM from Erode Jn, arrives 07:10 AM at Angamali, 4h 50m
- Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express (12257) — departs 02:20 AM from Erode Jn, arrives 07:12 AM at Angamali, 4h 52m
- Chennai- Alapuzha Alleppey Express (16041) — departs 02:55 AM from Erode Jn, arrives 07:52 AM at Karukkutty, 4h 57m
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 204 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,340 · Sedan ₹2,750 · SUV ₹3,620 · Innova / MUV ₹4,080 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,790
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹220 · AC Seater ₹370 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹330 · AC Sleeper ₹470 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹620
- Train: Sleeper ₹150 · Economy ₹230 · Third AC ₹320 · Second AC ₹440 · First AC ₹600
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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- Erode to Salem
- Erode to Yercaud
- Erode to Hogenakkal
- Erode to Coimbatore
- Erode to BR Hills
- Erode to Coonoor
- Erode to Palani
- Erode to Ooty
- Erode to Trichy
- Erode to Kodaikanal
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- Coimbatore to Munnar
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- Dindigul to Munnar
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- Munnar to Kumily
- Munnar to Athirappilly
- Munnar to Palani
- Munnar to Kumarakom
- Munnar to Kochi
- Munnar to Alappuzha
- Munnar to Coimbatore
- Munnar to Madurai
- Munnar to Coonoor
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