There are 6 ways to get from Munnar to Kāraikudi by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Munnar to Bodinayakkanurtaxi
- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain
7h 31m₹1,800–4,779Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Munnar to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16361
15h 47m₹432–2,468Bus, train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from FlixBus Munnar - Bus Stand to FlixBus Theni - Krishna Theatrebus
- Take the bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikkudi Jntrain
11h 23mDrive 234.9 km
- Drive from Munnar to Kāraikudicar 234.9 km
4h 25m₹2,650–3,827Taxi
- Take the taxi from Munnar to Kāraikuditaxi 234.9 km
4h 25m₹5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Munnar to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Ramnad to Karaikudibus
12h 15m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Munnar to Kāraikudi is to bus and train which costs ₹430 - ₹2,500 and takes 15h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Munnar to Kāraikudi is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Munnar to Kāraikudi. However, there are services departing from Munnar and arriving at Karaikudi via Palani, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Ramnad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Munnar and Kāraikudi is 261 km. The road distance is 234.9 km.
The best way to get from Munnar to Kāraikudi without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 31m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Munnar to Kāraikudi, including transfers.
Munnar to Kāraikudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Munnar station.
Munnar to Kāraikudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Munnar to Kāraikudi is 235 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Munnar to Kāraikudi.
There are 40+ hotels available in Kāraikudi.
What companies run services between Munnar, India and Kāraikudi, India?
You can take a bus from Munnar to Karaikudi via Palani, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, and Ramnad in around 12h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kottayam to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Munnar - Bus Stand to FlixBus Theni - Krishna Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–420
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- ACLS Navigator
Bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- ACLS Navigator
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Munnar to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Munnar to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–370
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater
- ₹280–370
- Website
- Hindusthan Travels
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Hindusthan Travels
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Ramnad to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–6,500
Mahesh Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 83 00 95 03 11
- Website
- valparaiholidaytours.com
Topslip Tourism
- Phone
- +91 94 43 75 84 72
- Website
- topslip.co.in
Valparai Tours
- Phone
- +91 94 86 11 14 53
- Website
- valparai-tours.business.site
Mahesh Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 83 00 95 03 11
- Website
- valparaiholidaytours.com
Topslip Tourism
- Phone
- +91 94 43 75 84 72
- Website
- topslip.co.in
Valparai Tours
- Phone
- +91 94 86 11 14 53
- Website
- valparai-tours.business.site
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