There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Munnar by bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Coimbatore
best- Take the bus from Salem to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Udumalpetbus
- Take the bus from Udumalaipettai to Munnarbus
7h 27m₹1,471–3,130Train, taxi
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Bodinayakkanurtrain 20601
- Take the taxi from Bodinayakkanur to Munnartaxi
8h 45m₹1,728–4,233Drive 265.8 km
- Drive from Salem to Munnarcar 265.8 km
4h 29m₹2,971–4,291Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Munnartaxi 265.8 km
4h 29m₹6,000–7,500Bus
- Take the bus from Salem to Theni Bharat Petroleumbus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from FlixBus Theni - Krishna Theatre to FlixBus Munnar - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5536
9h 25mBus #2
- Take the bus from Salem to Kodaikanalbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kodaikanal - Bus Stand to FlixBus Theni - Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Theni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Munnar - Bus Standbus
12h 12m₹1,632–3,862
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Munnar is to bus via Coimbatore which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,200 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Munnar is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Munnar. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Munnar via Gandhipuram and Udumalaipettai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Salem and Munnar is 331 km. The road distance is 265.8 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Munnar without a car is to bus via Coimbatore which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Salem to Munnar, including transfers.
Salem to Munnar bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Munnar bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Gandhipuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Munnar is 266 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Salem to Munnar.
Book your Salem to Munnar bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Munnar, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Munnar via Gandhipuram, Udumalpet, and Udumalaipettai in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Bodinayakkanur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Salem to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Gandhipuram to Udumalpet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹60–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Udumalaipettai to Munnar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Salem to Theni Bharat Petroleum
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem to Theni Bharat Petroleum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Theni Bharat Petroleum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Theni - Krishna Theatre to FlixBus Munnar - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–420
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kodaikanal - Bus Stand to FlixBus Theni - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–700
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Theni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Munnar - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–420
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sam tourist
Bus from Salem to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,800
- Website
- Sam tourist
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,100–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–7,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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