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Thiruvananthapuram to Munnar

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

227 kmDistance
4.5 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₹250
AC Seater₹410
Non-AC Sleeper₹360
AC Sleeper₹520
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹690
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Train
Sleeper₹170
Economy₹260
Third AC₹350
Second AC₹480
First AC₹670
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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: Thiruvananthapuram to Munnar

227 km · ~4h 52m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thiruvananthapuram

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Kuttikkanam

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

  3. 77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Munnar

    Munnar, 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: Thiruvananthapuram to Munnar

227 km · ~5h 3m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Thiruvananthapuram

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thiruvananthapuram. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Thiruvananthapuram → Munnar

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~227 km

    ~5h 3m|Tentative fare ₹250–₹690

  3. Arrive in Munnar

    Munnar, 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: Thiruvananthapuram to Munnar

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

Direct trains

Tirunelveli Bilaspur SF Express#12788 · Superfast
04:17 AMTrivandrum Pettai
4h 3m42 stops
08:20 AMErnakulam Jn
TRIVANDRUM - MUMBAI CST Exp#16332 · Express
04:17 AMTrivandrum Pettai
4h 3m42 stops
08:20 AMErnakulam Jn
Rapti Sagar Expres#12512 · Superfast
05:32 AMTrivandrum Pettai
4h 28m42 stops
10:00 AMErnakulam Jn
Ahilyanagari Express#16326 · Express
05:32 AMTrivandrum Pettai
4h 28m42 stops
10:00 AMErnakulam Jn
Trivandrum-Kozhikode Jan Shatabdi Express#12076 · Jan Shatabdi
06:02 AMTrivandrum Pettai
3h 40m47 stops
09:42 AMChovvara

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.

Thiruvananthapuram to Munnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thiruvananthapuram to Munnar is about 227 km by road, roughly 4.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 227 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 ₹250 · AC Seater ₹410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹360 · AC Sleeper ₹520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹690
  • Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹260 · Third AC ₹350 · Second AC ₹480 · First AC ₹670

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

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Munnar.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Attingal20 km from Thiruvananthapuram
  2. Punalur70 km from Thiruvananthapuram
  3. Nilakkal125 km from Thiruvananthapuram
  4. Kuttikkanam150 km from Thiruvananthapuram
  5. Idukki190 km from Thiruvananthapuram

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Things to Do in Munnar

Bicycle

Experience the natural beauty of Munnar by riding a bicycle through beautiful paths of Munnar and pass through a tea state called Madupatty, around 14 km from Munnar.

Elephant Arrival Spot

Here you can board an elephant for a ride.

Munnar Carmelagiri Elephant Park

The elephant safari takes you through the misty forests, deep valleys and the rugged hill paths of the Munnar forests. One hour package, half day and one day tours.

Yoga @Kaivalyam Retreat

Holistic health retreat in midst of the tea valleys of Munnar. Open year round, they teach a holistic lifestyle with traditional form of yoga and organic dining.

Trekking in Mannavanchola Forest

Organized by Forest Checkpost at Perumala, two kilometers from Kanthalloor town (56 km from Munnar via Marayur). This forest is 7.5 km² in area and protects many…

Kathakali and Kalarippayattu performances

In this cultural centre you can see the local art of Kathakali, which is a drama showcasing thick face make up and face gestures. Also, there are Kalarippayattu…

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Suggested Munnar Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Munnar

  • Travel from Thiruvananthapuram to Munnar (about 4.5 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Eravikulam National Park

Day 2Explore Munnar

  • Visit Tea Museum
  • Visit Top Station
  • Visit Mattupetty Dam

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Mathikettan Shola National Park
  • Head back to Thiruvananthapuram
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