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Munnar to Rayagada

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

1585 kmDistance
31.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17540
Sedan₹20710
SUV₹27100
Innova / MUV₹30320
Tempo Traveller₹35170
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1740
AC Seater₹2850
Non-AC Sleeper₹2540
AC Sleeper₹3650
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4490
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Train
Sleeper₹980
Economy₹1620
Third AC₹2250
Second AC₹3200
First AC₹4470
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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 Rayagada

1585 km · ~34h 22m · About 32h of driving split over 4 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. 96 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 396

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 546

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 696

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

  7. 96 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 793

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 943

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1093

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

  10. 96 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1189

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1339

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1489

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

  13. 96 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Rayagada

    Rayagada, Odisha

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 Rayagada

1585 km · ~35h 14m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~793 km

    ~17h 37m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 793)

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

  4. change point 1 → Rayagada

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~793 km

    ~17h 37m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270

  5. Arrive in Rayagada

    Rayagada, Odisha

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 Rayagada

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

Direct trains

Alappuzha Dhanbad Tatanagar Express Slip#13352-Slip · Express
07:53 AMAngamali
34h 57m272 stops
06:50 PM+1dRayagada
ALAPPUZHA - DHANBAD (Bokaro) Express#13352 · Express
07:53 AMAngamali
34h 57m287 stops
06:50 PM+1dRayagada

Other options with a change

1 change · 31h 43m in total

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
09:36 PMChovvara
26h 54m271 stops
12:30 AM+2dNellimaria

Change trains at Nellimaria — about 1h 31m wait

Hirakhand Express#18447 · Express
02:01 AMNellimaria
3h 18m17 stops
05:19 AMSingapuram Road

1 change · 31h 43m in total

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
09:36 PMChovvara
26h 54m271 stops
12:30 AM+2dNellimaria

Change trains at Nellimaria — about 1h 31m wait

Hirakhand Express Slip#18447-Slip · Express
02:01 AMNellimaria
3h 18m17 stops
05:19 AMSingapuram Road

1 change · 32h 14m in total

Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express#16323 · Express
09:05 PMErnakulam Jn
27h 25m264 stops
12:30 AM+2dNellimaria

Change trains at Nellimaria — about 1h 31m wait

Hirakhand Express#18447 · Express
02:01 AMNellimaria
3h 18m17 stops
05:19 AMSingapuram Road

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 Rayagada: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Munnar to Rayagada is about 1585 km by road, roughly 31.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1585 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,540 · Sedan ₹20,710 · SUV ₹27,100 · Innova / MUV ₹30,320 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,170
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,740 · AC Seater ₹2,850 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,540 · AC Sleeper ₹3,650 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,490
  • Train: Sleeper ₹980 · Economy ₹1,620 · Third AC ₹2,250 · Second AC ₹3,200 · First AC ₹4,470

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

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