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Munnar to Ottapalam

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

138 kmDistance
2.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹1620
Sedan₹1890
SUV₹2500
Innova / MUV₹2820
Tempo Traveller₹3340
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹150
AC Seater₹250
Non-AC Sleeper₹220
AC Sleeper₹320
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹440
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Train
Sleeper₹110
Economy₹170
Third AC₹220
Second AC₹310
First AC₹420
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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 Ottapalam

138 km · ~2h 46m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Munnar

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

  2. 138 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Ottapalam

    Ottapalam, 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 Ottapalam

138 km · ~3h 4m · 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 → Ottapalam

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~138 km

    ~3h 4m|Tentative fare ₹150–₹440

  3. Arrive in Ottapalam

    Ottapalam, 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 Ottapalam

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

Direct trains

ERNAKULAM - PUNE Poorna Exp#11098 · Express
12:02 AMAngamali
1h 38m14 stops
01:40 AMVallathol Nagar
Maveli Express#16604 · Express
12:14 AMAngamali
1h 44m13 stops
01:58 AMMullurkara
Trivandrum Mangalore Express#16347 · Express
02:03 AMAngamali
1h 44m13 stops
03:47 AMMullurkara
Nagercoil-Coimbatore Special#06618 · Express
04:14 AMAngamali
1h 38m17 stops
05:52 AMOttappalam
Ernakulam Kannur InterCity Express#16305 · Express
07:25 AMAngamali
1h 31m14 stops
08:56 AMVallathol Nagar

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 Ottapalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Munnar to Ottapalam is about 138 km by road, roughly 2.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 138 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,620 · Sedan ₹1,890 · SUV ₹2,500 · Innova / MUV ₹2,820 · Tempo Traveller ₹3,340
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹150 · AC Seater ₹250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹220 · AC Sleeper ₹320 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹440
  • Train: Sleeper ₹110 · Economy ₹170 · Third AC ₹220 · Second AC ₹310 · First AC ₹420

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

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