How to reach Munnar

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Munnar is a beautiful Hill Station located in the Kerala state of India. The town captures the landscapes of the Western Ghats mountain range. If you are planning to take a tour to Munnar, but not sure about how to reach, then you have landed on a right page. In this short read, we will discuss the possible and suitable routes to reach Munnar.

Reaching Munnar by Train

The nearest railway station from Munnar is Aluva railway station at a distance of 110 kilometers. You can also halt at Ernakulam and Madurai railway stations, which are 130 and 135 kilometers far, respectively. From these stations, you can either hire a cab to Munnar or board the state transport buses.

Reaching Munnar by Plane

Munnar has no direct airport. The nearest airport from Munnar is the Cochin International Airport, which is at a distance of 110 kilometers. You can hire a cab from Cochin airport to Munnar.

Another option is to land at Madurai airport, which is 140 kilometers from Munnar. From Madurai airport, you can choose to travel by state transport buses or private cab to Munnar.

Another great idea is to book a multi-city cab to travel to Munnar and nearby places in your entire expedition. Air travel then the private cab is a great choice for international travelers as well.

Reaching Munnar by Road

There are many state transport and private tour buses operating from different cities of Kerala and Tamilnadu. You might find a little difficulty in communicating with the locals if you are not familiar with the local language of Kerala.

Driving to Munnar can be fun. Especially if you have company, then hiring a private car to Munnar can be even more reasonable.

Following is a list of approximate distance and time required to travel to Munnar from different cities-

  • Ernakulam: 135 kilometers, 4.5 hours
  • Thekkady: 110 kilometers, 4 hours
  • Thiruvananthapuram: 300 kilometers, 9 hours
  • Palani: 120 kilometers, 2.5 hours
  • Coimbatore: 150 kilometers, 6 hours
  • Madurai: 135 kilometers, 6 hours

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