Munnar to Indore
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Munnar, Kerala to Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1833 km
Approx Duration: 40.7 hrs
Route overview
Munnar to Indore is about 1833 km by road, roughly 40.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Munnar to Indore
About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Munnar. 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.
- 67 km (about 1h 20m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 367. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 517. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 667. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 67 km (about 1h 20m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 733. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 883. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1033. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 67 km (about 1h 20m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1100. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1250. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1400. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 67 km (about 1h 20m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1466. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1616. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1766. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 67 km (about 1h 20m of driving) — Arrive in Indore
By bus: Munnar to Indore
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Munnar → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~917 km Takes about 20h 23m. Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 917). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Indore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Indore. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~917 km Takes about 20h 23m. Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620.
- Arrive in Indore
By train: Munnar to Indore
The nearest railway stations are Ernakulam Jn (about 85 km away) for Munnar and Indore Jn Bg for Indore. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Ahilyanagari Express (16326) — departs 10:50 AM from Angamali, arrives 05:00 AM (+2 days) at Indore Jn Bg, 42h 10m
- With one change, 33h 30m in total: ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp (12283) 11:30 PM Ernakulam Jn to 05:23 AM Berawanya, then Avantika Express (12961) 06:05 AM Berawanya to 09:00 AM Indore Jn Bg — change at Berawanya (about 42m wait)
- With one change, 34h in total: ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp (12283) 11:30 PM Ernakulam Jn to 04:06 AM Amargarh, then Pune Indore Express (19311) 04:46 AM Amargarh to 09:30 AM Indore Jn Bg — change at Amargarh (about 40m wait)
- With one change, 35h 5m in total: TRIVANDRUM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Rajdhani Exp (12431) 10:25 PM Ernakulam Jn to 09:21 PM Udvada, then Pune Indore Express (19311) 10:01 PM Udvada to 09:30 AM Indore Jn Bg — change at Udvada (about 40m wait)
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 1833 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,260 · Sedan ₹23,930 · SUV ₹31,310 · Innova / MUV ₹35,030 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,630
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,020 · AC Seater ₹3,300 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,930 · AC Sleeper ₹4,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,180
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,130 · Economy ₹1,860 · Third AC ₹2,600 · Second AC ₹3,700 · First AC ₹5,160
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
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