Kharagpur to Munnar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kharagpur, West Bengal to Munnar, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 2270 km
Approx Duration: 50.4 hrs
Route overview
Kharagpur to Munnar is about 2270 km by road, roughly 50.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Kharagpur to Munnar
About 45h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kharagpur. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 78 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 378. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 528. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 678. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 78 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 757. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 907. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1057. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 78 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1135. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1285. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1435. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 78 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1513. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1663. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1813. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 78 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1892. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2042. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2192. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 78 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Arrive in Munnar
By bus: Kharagpur to Munnar
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kharagpur. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kharagpur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kharagpur → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~757 km Takes about 16h 49m. Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 757). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Munnar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~757 km Takes about 16h 49m. Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1513). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Munnar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Munnar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~757 km Takes about 16h 49m. Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170.
- Arrive in Munnar
By train: Kharagpur to Munnar
The nearest railway stations are Kharagpur Jn for Kharagpur and Ernakulam Jn (about 85 km away) for Munnar. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express (12660) — departs 01:49 AM from Hijilli, arrives 02:57 PM (+1 day) at Angamali, 37h 8m
- Shalimar Tiruvananthapuram Express (16324) — departs 01:49 AM from Hijilli, arrives 04:09 PM (+1 day) at Angamali, 38h 20m
- GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP (12516) — departs 03:03 AM from Hijilli, arrives 04:59 PM (+1 day) at Angamali, 37h 56m
- GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp (12508) — departs 03:03 AM from Hijilli, arrives 05:00 PM (+1 day) at Angamali, 37h 57m
- DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp (15906) — departs 01:02 PM from Hijilli, arrives 01:52 AM (+2 days) at Angamali, 36h 50m
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 2270 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,070 · Sedan ₹29,610 · SUV ₹38,740 · Innova / MUV ₹43,330 · Tempo Traveller ₹50,240
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,500 · AC Seater ₹4,090 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,630 · AC Sleeper ₹5,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,410
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,390 · Economy ₹2,300 · Third AC ₹3,210 · Second AC ₹4,570 · First AC ₹6,390
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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