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Munnar to Cherthala

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

118 kmDistance
2.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹1400
Sedan₹1630
SUV₹2160
Innova / MUV₹2440
Tempo Traveller₹2900
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹130
AC Seater₹210
Non-AC Sleeper₹190
AC Sleeper₹270
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹380
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Train
Sleeper₹100
Economy₹150
Third AC₹200
Second AC₹270
First AC₹360
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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 Cherthala

118 km · ~2h 22m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Munnar

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

  2. 118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Cherthala

    Cherthala, 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: Munnar to Cherthala

118 km · ~2h 37m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  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 → Cherthala

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~118 km

    ~2h 37m|Tentative fare ₹130–₹380

  3. Arrive in Cherthala

    Cherthala, 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: Munnar to Cherthala

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

Direct trains

Coimbatore-Nagercoil Special#06617 · Express
12:28 AMErnakulam Jn
23m4 stops
12:51 AMKanjiramittam
Mangalore-Nagercoil Special#06302 · Express
01:08 AMErnakulam Jn
25m4 stops
01:33 AMKanjiramittam
Amrita Express#16344 · Express
01:43 AMErnakulam Jn
25m4 stops
02:08 AMKanjiramittam
Nilambur Road Trivandrum Rajya Rani Express#16350 · Express
01:43 AMErnakulam Jn
25m4 stops
02:08 AMKanjiramittam
Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06001 · Superfast
02:38 AMErnakulam Jn
25m4 stops
03:03 AMKanjiramittam

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 Cherthala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Munnar to Cherthala is about 118 km by road, roughly 2.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 118 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,400 · Sedan ₹1,630 · SUV ₹2,160 · Innova / MUV ₹2,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹2,900
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹130 · AC Seater ₹210 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹190 · AC Sleeper ₹270 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹380
  • Train: Sleeper ₹100 · Economy ₹150 · Third AC ₹200 · Second AC ₹270 · First AC ₹360

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

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