There are 5 ways to get from Munnar to Kāraikkudi by taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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 Devakottai Roadtrain
6h 40m₹1,800–4,779Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Munnar to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16361 / ...
15h 55m₹432–2,468Bus
- Take the bus from Munnar to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Pallani to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Ramnad to Karaikudibus
12h 50m₹598–1,633Drive 233.4 km
- Drive from Munnar to Kāraikkudicar 233.4 km
4h 23m₹2,613–3,774Taxi
- Take the taxi from Munnar to Kāraikkuditaxi 233.4 km
4h 23m₹5,000–6,500
Munnar to Kāraikkudi by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Munnar to Kāraikkudi is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,700 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Munnar to Kāraikkudi is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Munnar to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Munnar and arriving at Karaikudi via Pallani, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand and Ramnad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
The distance between Munnar and Kāraikkudi is 256 km. The road distance is 233.4 km.
The best way to get from Munnar to Kāraikkudi without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 40m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Munnar to Kāraikkudi, including transfers.
Munnar to Kāraikkudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Munnar station.
Munnar to Kāraikkudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Munnar to Kāraikkudi is 233 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Munnar to Kāraikkudi.
There are 44+ hotels available in Kāraikkudi.
What companies run services between Munnar, India and Kāraikkudi, India?
You can take a bus from Munnar to Karaikudi via Palani, Pallani, Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and Ramnad in around 12h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Devakottai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kottayam to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- 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 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 Pallani to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Munnar to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–370
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater
- ₹280–370
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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 55m
- 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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