Munnar to Pushkar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Munnar, Kerala to Pushkar, Rajasthan.
Approx Distance: 2395 km
Approx Duration: 53.2 hrs
Route overview
Munnar to Pushkar is about 2395 km by road, roughly 53.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Munnar to Pushkar
About 48h of driving split over 6 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.
- 99 km (about 1h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 399. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 549. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 699. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 99 km (about 1h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 798. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 948. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1098. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 99 km (about 1h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1198. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1348. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1498. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 99 km (about 1h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1597. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1747. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1897. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 99 km (about 1h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1996. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2146. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2296. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 99 km (about 1h 59m of driving) — Arrive in Pushkar
By bus: Munnar to Pushkar
3 bus rides with 2 changes. 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) · ~798 km Takes about 17h 44m. Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 798). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Pushkar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~798 km Takes about 17h 44m. Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1597). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Pushkar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Pushkar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~798 km Takes about 17h 44m. Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280.
- Arrive in Pushkar
By train: Munnar to Pushkar
The nearest railway stations are Ernakulam Jn (about 85 km away) for Munnar and Ajmer Jn for Pushkar. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- ERNAKULAM - AJMER Marusagar Exp (12977) — departs 08:34 PM from Angamali, arrives 03:47 PM (+2 days) at Madar, 43h 13m
- With one change, 38h 25m in total: ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp (12283) 11:30 PM Ernakulam Jn to 04:53 AM Ratlam Jn, then Ratlam-Ajmer Express (19653) 06:25 AM Ratlam Jn to 01:55 PM Ajmer Jn — change at Ratlam Jn (about 1h 32m wait)
- With one change, 39h 30m in total: TRIVANDRUM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Rajdhani Exp (12431) 10:25 PM Ernakulam Jn to 03:36 AM Ratlam Jn, then Ratlam-Ajmer Express (19653) 06:25 AM Ratlam Jn to 01:55 PM Ajmer Jn — change at Ratlam Jn (about 2h 49m wait)
- With one change, 40h 43m in total: KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp (12483) 12:50 PM Ernakulam Jn to 12:19 PM Vasai Road, then Mumbai Bandra T. - Delhi Sarai Rohilla Garib Rath (12216) 01:35 PM Vasai Road to 05:33 AM Gegal Akhri — change at Vasai Road (about 1h 16m 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 2395 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,450 · Sedan ₹31,240 · SUV ₹40,870 · Innova / MUV ₹45,710 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,990
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,630 · AC Seater ₹4,310 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,830 · AC Sleeper ₹5,510 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,760
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,470 · Economy ₹2,430 · Third AC ₹3,380 · Second AC ₹4,820 · First AC ₹6,740
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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