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Munnar to Jalpaiguri

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

2860 kmDistance
57.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹31560
Sedan₹37280
SUV₹48770
Innova / MUV₹54540
Tempo Traveller₹63220
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3150
AC Seater₹5150
Non-AC Sleeper₹4580
AC Sleeper₹6580
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8060
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Train
Sleeper₹1750
Economy₹2890
Third AC₹4030
Second AC₹5750
First AC₹8040
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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 Jalpaiguri

2860 km · ~61h 52m · About 57h of driving split over 7 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. 109 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 409

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 559

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 709

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

  7. 109 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 817

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 967

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1117

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

  10. 109 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1226

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1376

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1526

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

  13. 109 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1634

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1784

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1934

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

  16. 109 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2043

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2193

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2343

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

  19. 109 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2451

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2601

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2751

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

  22. 109 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Jalpaiguri

    Jalpaiguri, West Bengal

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 Jalpaiguri

2860 km · ~63h 33m · 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) · ~953 km

    ~21h 11m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 953)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~953 km

    ~21h 11m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1907)

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

  6. change point 2 → Jalpaiguri

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~953 km

    ~21h 11m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  7. Arrive in Jalpaiguri

    Jalpaiguri, West Bengal

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 Jalpaiguri

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

Direct trains

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
05:48 PMAngamali
52h 31m534 stops
10:19 PM+2dJalpaiguri Road
TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
09:42 PMAngamali
50h 59m537 stops
12:41 AM+3dJalpaiguri Road

Other options with a change

1 change · 51h 19m in total

KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
09:44 PMChovvara
13h 21m112 stops
11:05 AM+1dGudur Jn

Change trains at Gudur Jn — about 56m wait

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
12:01 PMGudur Jn
37h 2m388 stops
01:03 AM+2dAltagram

1 change · 52h 35m in total

TRIVANDRUM - VERAVAL Exp#16334 · Express
08:28 PMChovvara
35m7 stops
09:03 PMNellayi

Change trains at Nellayi — about 1h 6m wait

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
10:09 PMNellayi
50h 54m532 stops
01:03 AM+3dAltagram

1 change · 52h 35m in total

NAGERCOIL - GANDHIDHAM Weekly Exp#16336 · Express
08:28 PMChovvara
35m7 stops
09:03 PMNellayi

Change trains at Nellayi — about 1h 6m wait

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
10:09 PMNellayi
50h 54m532 stops
01:03 AM+3dAltagram

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.

Transport Options

Munnar to Jalpaiguri: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Munnar to Jalpaiguri is about 2860 km by road, roughly 57.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2860 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,560 · Sedan ₹37,280 · SUV ₹48,770 · Innova / MUV ₹54,540 · Tempo Traveller ₹63,220
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,150 · AC Seater ₹5,150 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,580 · AC Sleeper ₹6,580 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,060
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,750 · Economy ₹2,890 · Third AC ₹4,030 · Second AC ₹5,750 · First AC ₹8,040

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

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