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Munnar to Gir National Park

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Munnar, Kerala to Gir National Park, Gujarat.

1812 kmDistance
36.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹69,688
Ertiga₹88,714
Innova₹92,520
Innova Crysta₹1,14,046
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,57,208

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,990
AC Seater₹3,260
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,900
AC Sleeper₹4,170
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,120
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Train
Sleeper₹1,120
Economy₹1,840
Third AC₹2,570
Second AC₹3,650
First AC₹5,100
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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 Gir National Park

1812 km · ~39h 34m · About 36h 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. 62 km · 1h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 362

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 512

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 662

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

  7. 62 km · 1h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 725

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 875

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1025

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

  10. 62 km · 1h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1087

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1237

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1387

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

  13. 62 km · 1h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1450

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1600

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1750

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

  16. 62 km · 1h 15m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Gir National Park

    Gir National Park, Gujarat

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 Gir National Park

1812 km · ~40h 16m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~906 km

    ~20h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,590

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 906)

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

  4. change point 1 → Gir National Park

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~906 km

    ~20h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,590

  5. Arrive in Gir National Park

    Gir National Park, Gujarat

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 Gir National Park

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn (about 85 km away) for Munnar, Gir Hadmatiya for Gir National Park.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 63h 39m in total

TRIVANDRUM - VERAVAL Exp#16334 · Express
08:28 PMChovvara
42h 13m298 stops
02:41 PM+2dJunagadh Jn

Change trains at Junagadh Jn — about 16h 34m wait

Junagadh Delvada Passenger#52952 · Passenger
07:15 AMJunagadh Jn
4h 52m14 stops
12:07 PMJamwala

1 change · 64h 33m in total

TRIVANDRUM - VERAVAL Exp#16334 · Express
08:28 PMChovvara
44h 12m307 stops
04:40 PM+2dVeraval

Change trains at Veraval — about 17h 5m wait

Veraval Dhasa Passenger#52929 · Passenger
09:45 AMVeraval
3h 16m6 stops
01:01 PMSatadhar

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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.

Munnar to Gir National Park: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Munnar to Gir National Park is about 1812 km by road, roughly 36.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1812 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹69,688 · Ertiga ₹88,714 · Innova ₹92,520 · Innova Crysta ₹1,14,046 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,57,208
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,990 · AC Seater ₹3,260 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,900 · AC Sleeper ₹4,170 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,120
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,120 · Economy ₹1,840 · Third AC ₹2,570 · Second AC ₹3,650 · First AC ₹5,100

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Munnar to Gir National Park. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Mannarkkad155 km from Munnar

    Kerala

  2. Bandipur260 km from Munnar

    Karnataka

  3. Coorg370 km from Munnar

    Karnataka

  4. Jog Falls675 km from Munnar

    Karnataka

  5. Karwar795 km from Munnar

    Karnataka

  6. Sawantwadi955 km from Munnar

    Maharashtra

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