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Munnar to Thalassery

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

328 kmDistance
6.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3710
Sedan₹4360
SUV₹5730
Innova / MUV₹6430
Tempo Traveller₹7520
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹360
AC Seater₹590
Non-AC Sleeper₹520
AC Sleeper₹750
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹970
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Train
Sleeper₹230
Economy₹360
Third AC₹490
Second AC₹690
First AC₹950
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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 Thalassery

328 km · ~6h 54m · About 7h 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 Ottapalam

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

  3. 178 km · 3h 34m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Thalassery

    Thalassery, 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 Thalassery

328 km · ~7h 17m · 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 → Thalassery

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~328 km

    ~7h 17m|Tentative fare ₹360–₹970

    Usual tea / meal halts: Perinthalmanna (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Thalassery

    Thalassery, 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 Thalassery

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

Direct trains

ERNAKULAM - PUNE Poorna Exp#11098 · Express
12:02 AMAngamali
4h 17m47 stops
04:19 AMThalassery
Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
01:25 PMAngamali
4h 23m45 stops
05:48 PMThalassery
Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
01:27 PMAngamali
4h 21m45 stops
05:48 PMThalassery
KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
01:29 PMKarukkutty
4h 19m46 stops
05:48 PMThalassery
KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast
01:29 PMKarukkutty
4h 19m46 stops
05:48 PMThalassery

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 Thalassery: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Munnar to Thalassery is about 328 km by road, roughly 6.6 hours of travel time. The road passes near Palakkad and Malappuram.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 328 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,710 · Sedan ₹4,360 · SUV ₹5,730 · Innova / MUV ₹6,430 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,520
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹360 · AC Seater ₹590 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹520 · AC Sleeper ₹750 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹970
  • Train: Sleeper ₹230 · Economy ₹360 · Third AC ₹490 · Second AC ₹690 · First AC ₹950

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

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