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Munnar to Balasore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Munnar, Kerala to Balasore, Odisha.

2143 kmDistance
42.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹23670
Sedan₹27960
SUV₹36580
Innova / MUV₹40920
Tempo Traveller₹47450
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2360
AC Seater₹3860
Non-AC Sleeper₹3430
AC Sleeper₹4930
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6050
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Train
Sleeper₹1320
Economy₹2170
Third AC₹3030
Second AC₹4320
First AC₹6030
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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: Munnar to Balasore

2143 km · ~46h 12m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Munnar

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 129 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 429

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 579

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 729

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 129 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 857

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1007

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1157

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 129 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1286

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1436

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1586

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 129 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1714

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1864

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2014

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 129 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Balasore

    Balasore, Odisha

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: Munnar to Balasore

2143 km · ~47h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Munnar

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

  2. Munnar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~714 km

    ~15h 52m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 714)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Balasore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~714 km

    ~15h 52m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1429)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Balasore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Balasore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~714 km

    ~15h 52m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050

  7. Arrive in Balasore

    Balasore, Odisha

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

By Train: Munnar to Balasore

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn (about 85 km away) for Munnar, Balasore for Balasore.

Direct trains

Ernakulam-Patna Express#16309 · Express
05:30 PMKarukkutty
36h 52m345 stops
06:22 AM+2dBalasore
RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
05:48 PMAngamali
36h 34m363 stops
06:22 AM+2dBalasore
Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
09:13 PMAngamali
36h 37m306 stops
09:50 AM+2dBalasore
Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express#16323 · Express
09:42 PMAngamali
36h 8m347 stops
09:50 AM+2dBalasore
TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
09:42 PMAngamali
36h 8m363 stops
09:50 AM+2dBalasore

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.

Transport Options

Munnar to Balasore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Munnar to Balasore is about 2143 km by road, roughly 42.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2143 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,670 · Sedan ₹27,960 · SUV ₹36,580 · Innova / MUV ₹40,920 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,450
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,360 · AC Seater ₹3,860 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,430 · AC Sleeper ₹4,930 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,050
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,320 · Economy ₹2,170 · Third AC ₹3,030 · Second AC ₹4,320 · First AC ₹6,030

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

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