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Idukki to Muvattupuzha

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Idukki, Kerala to Muvattupuzha, Kerala.

77 kmDistance
1.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,270
Ertiga₹6,687
Innova₹6,971
Innova Crysta₹8,613
Tempo Traveller (12)₹11,790

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹80
AC Seater₹140
Non-AC Sleeper₹120
AC Sleeper₹180
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹270
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Train
Sleeper₹80
Economy₹110
Third AC₹140
Second AC₹180
First AC₹250
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Idukki to Muvattupuzha

77 km · ~1h 32m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Idukki

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Muvattupuzha

    Muvattupuzha, Kerala

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Idukki to Muvattupuzha

77 km · ~1h 43m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Idukki

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Idukki. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Idukki → Muvattupuzha

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~77 km

    ~1h 43m|Tentative fare ₹80–₹270

  3. Arrive in Muvattupuzha

    Muvattupuzha, Kerala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Idukki to Muvattupuzha

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn (about 90 km away) for Idukki, Piravam Road for Muvattupuzha.

Direct trains

Coimbatore-Nagercoil Special#06617 · Express
12:28 AMErnakulam Jn
14m2 stops
12:42 AMKurikad
Mangalore-Nagercoil Special#06302 · Express
01:08 AMErnakulam Jn
15m2 stops
01:23 AMKurikad
Amrita Express#16344 · Express
01:43 AMErnakulam Jn
15m2 stops
01:58 AMKurikad
Nilambur Road Trivandrum Rajya Rani Express#16350 · Express
01:43 AMErnakulam Jn
15m2 stops
01:58 AMKurikad
Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express#12697 · Superfast
02:18 AMErnakulam Jn
14m2 stops
02:32 AMKurikad

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.

Idukki to Muvattupuzha: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Idukki to Muvattupuzha is about 77 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 77 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,270 · Ertiga ₹6,687 · Innova ₹6,971 · Innova Crysta ₹8,613 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹11,790
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹80 · AC Seater ₹140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹120 · AC Sleeper ₹180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹270
  • Train: Sleeper ₹80 · Economy ₹110 · Third AC ₹140 · Second AC ₹180 · First AC ₹250

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Things to Do in Muvattupuzha

Sree Kumara Bhajana Devaswom Temple

A temple managed by the SNDP union Muvattupuzha. Famous for the Kumbha Pooya Mahotsavam, the 8-day temple festival conducted every year in the month of February.

Nettorkottu Bhagavathi Temple

An ancient Kavu near Muvattupuzha Town. It is renovated and more srikovils are constructed.

Thriveni

The centre point of three rivers joining to form Muvattupuzha

Puzhakkarakavu Devi Temple

This is an ancient Devi temple situated at the confluence of 3 rivers and hence Muvattupuzha (city of 3 rivers) got its name.

Vellorkunnam Maha Deva Temple

The venue of Muvattupuzha Pakal Pooram. A great festival in Central Kerala with elephants show.

Vellattu Bhagavathy Temple

An ancient snake temple (sarpakaavu) modified into a new temple complex with 5 deities in the middle of nice natural ambience

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Suggested Muvattupuzha Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Muvattupuzha

  • Travel from Idukki to Muvattupuzha (about 1.5 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Central Mahallu Juma Masjid

Day 2Explore Muvattupuzha

  • Visit St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Church
  • Visit St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Cathedral Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Puzhakkarakavu Devi Temple
  • Head back to Idukki
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