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Munnar to Malappuram

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

196 kmDistance
3.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹2260
Sedan₹2650
SUV₹3480
Innova / MUV₹3920
Tempo Traveller₹4610
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹220
AC Seater₹350
Non-AC Sleeper₹310
AC Sleeper₹450
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹600
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Train
Sleeper₹150
Economy₹230
Third AC₹300
Second AC₹420
First AC₹580
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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 Malappuram

196 km · ~4h 15m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Munnar

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Palappuram

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 46 km · 55m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Malappuram

    Malappuram, 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 Malappuram

196 km · ~4h 21m · 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 → Malappuram

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~196 km

    ~4h 21m|Tentative fare ₹220–₹600

  3. Arrive in Malappuram

    Malappuram, 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 Malappuram

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

Direct trains

ERNAKULAM - PUNE Poorna Exp#11098 · Express
12:02 AMAngamali
2h 10m22 stops
02:12 AMPerssannur
Ernakulam Kannur InterCity Express#16305 · Express
07:25 AMAngamali
2h 4m20 stops
09:29 AMPerssannur
Eranad Express#16606 · Express
08:50 AMKarukkutty
2h 14m19 stops
11:04 AMPerssannur
Trivandrum-Kozhikode Jan Shatabdi Express#12076 · Jan Shatabdi
09:48 AMAngamali
1h 54m20 stops
11:42 AMPerssannur
KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
01:29 PMKarukkutty
2h 14m21 stops
03:43 PMPerssannur

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 Malappuram: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Munnar to Malappuram is about 196 km by road, roughly 3.9 hours of travel time. The road passes near Palakkad.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 196 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,260 · Sedan ₹2,650 · SUV ₹3,480 · Innova / MUV ₹3,920 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,610
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹220 · AC Seater ₹350 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹310 · AC Sleeper ₹450 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹600
  • Train: Sleeper ₹150 · Economy ₹230 · Third AC ₹300 · Second AC ₹420 · First AC ₹580

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

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