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Munnar to Thiruvananthapuram

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

232 kmDistance
4.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹11,710
Ertiga₹14,860
Innova₹15,490
Innova Crysta₹19,140
Tempo Traveller (12)₹26,200

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹260
AC Seater₹420
Non-AC Sleeper₹370
AC Sleeper₹530
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹700
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Train
Sleeper₹170
Economy₹260
Third AC₹350
Second AC₹490
First AC₹680
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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 Thiruvananthapuram

232 km · ~4h 58m · About 5h 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 Punalur

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

  3. 82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram

    Thiruvananthapuram, 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 Thiruvananthapuram

232 km · ~5h 9m · 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 → Thiruvananthapuram

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~232 km

    ~5h 9m|Tentative fare ₹260–₹700

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

  3. Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram

    Thiruvananthapuram, 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 Thiruvananthapuram

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

Direct trains

Coimbatore-Nagercoil Special#06617 · Express
12:28 AMErnakulam Jn
4h 32m41 stops
05:00 AMTrivandrum Central
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani
12:47 AMChovvara
4h 18m49 stops
05:05 AMTrivandrum Central
Amrita Express#16344 · Express
01:43 AMErnakulam Jn
4h 37m41 stops
06:20 AMTrivandrum Central
Nilambur Road Trivandrum Rajya Rani Express#16350 · Express
01:43 AMErnakulam Jn
4h 37m41 stops
06:20 AMTrivandrum Central
Maveli Express#16603 · Express
02:35 AMErnakulam Jn
4h 40m43 stops
07:15 AMTrivandrum Central

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.

Munnar to Thiruvananthapuram: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Munnar to Thiruvananthapuram is about 232 km by road, roughly 4.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 232 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹260 · AC Seater ₹420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹370 · AC Sleeper ₹530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹700
  • Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹260 · Third AC ₹350 · Second AC ₹490 · First AC ₹680

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Munnar to Thiruvananthapuram. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Chinnar25 km from Munnar
  2. Vagamon60 km from Munnar
  3. Kuttikkanam75 km from Munnar
  4. Nilakkal105 km from Munnar
  5. Punalur155 km from Munnar
  6. Kadakkal185 km from Munnar

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Things to Do in Thiruvananthapuram

Priyadarshini Space Planetarium

One of the largest planetaria in India and rated as one of the best horizontal planetaria of the world. It has a collection of astronomical science objects from the…

Kovalam Beach

17 km from Thiruvananthapuram City, the locals believe this to be one of the finest beaches in India. There are 2 large beaches and they are highly safe for swimming.

Shanghumukham Beach

This city beach is 8 km outside the city centre, adjacent to the airport. Local people flock here to watch the sunset.

Veli Tourist Village

A lake blending into the beach, almost as if it were teasing the sea. This area features boating, horse riding on the beach, a floating bridge, a shallow pond where you…

Central Stadium

A multipurpose stadium used mainly for athletics and football. It is also one of the main venues of annual Onam festival in Thiruvananthapuram.

Greenfield International Stadium

A multipurpose stadium used mainly for cricket. It is the major venue for the Kerala cricket team, and various national and international cricket matches are held here.

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Suggested Thiruvananthapuram Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram

  • Travel from Munnar to Thiruvananthapuram (about 4.6 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Napier Museum

Day 2Explore Thiruvananthapuram

  • Visit Veli Tourist Village
  • Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple
  • Visit East Fort

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Connemara Market
  • Head back to Munnar
Suggested from Thiruvananthapuram's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Thiruvananthapuram trip and see the full Munnar → Thiruvananthapuram → next stop route.

Thiruvananthapuram → Varkala

About 50 km by road

Thiruvananthapuram → Kadakkal

About 50 km by road

Thiruvananthapuram → Punalur

About 75 km by road

Thiruvananthapuram → Kollam

About 75 km by road

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