What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Munnar?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Munnar is to train and ferry and bus which costs ₹7,000 - ₹14,000 and takes 32h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Munnar?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Munnar is to fly and bus which takes 6h 36m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹23,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Munnar?

The distance between Colombo and Munnar is 654 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Munnar without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Munnar without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 22h 54m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Munnar?

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Colombo to Munnar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Munnar?

There are 779+ hotels available in Munnar.

Colombo to Munnar - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Munnar by plane, bus, train, ferry, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the bus from Aluva to Munnarbus
6h 36m
₹14,837–22,401
Train, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kottayamtrain
4. Take the bus from Kottayam to Munnarbus
32h 2m
₹7,398–13,332
Train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
5. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Bodinayakkanurtrain
6. Take the taxi from Bodinayakkanur to Munnartaxi
22h 54m
₹8,758–15,662
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Chennai Kalainagar CBTbus
4. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Munnar - Bus Standbus
32h 57m
₹8,404–10,939
Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Munnar - Bus Standbus
10h 2m
₹13,557–70,041
Fly to Madurai, train, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Bodinayakkanurtrain
3. Take the taxi from Bodinayakkanur to Munnartaxi
7h 45m
₹14,232–29,976
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane CMB - CJB
2. Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Udumalpetbus
3. Take the bus from Udumalaipettai to Munnarbus
11h 43m
₹15,867–50,101

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹12,035Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Munnar.

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Distance: 653.7 km
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Munnar, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Munnar. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), walk to Kochi Airport, take the bus to Aluva station, walk to Aluva, then take the bus to Munnar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Madurai Jn, take the train to Bodinayakkanur, then take the taxi to Munnar.

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