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 taxi which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹23,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Munnar?

The distance between Colombo and Munnar is 641 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 24h 36m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹15,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Colombo to Munnar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Munnar?

There are 759+ hotels available in Munnar.

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

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

Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
2. Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Munnar
3h 29m
₹15,004–22,977
Train, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kottayam
4. Take the bus from Kottayam to Munnar
32h 2m
₹7,390–13,254
Train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karur
4. Take the train from Karur to Bodinayakkanur
5. Take the taxi from Bodinayakkanur to Munnar
24h 36m
₹8,670–14,884
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipuram
4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Aluva
5. Take the bus from Aluva to Munnar
31h 43m
₹8,683–10,688
Fly to Madurai, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)CMB - IXM
2. Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Munnar
4h 50m
₹16,304–26,477
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)CMB - CJB
2. Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Munnar
7h 4m
₹15,604–20,277
Fly to Trivandrum, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)CMB - TRV
2. Take the bus from Pattom to Munnar
7h 44m
₹15,284–24,037

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹6,270Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Munnar.

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Distance: 641.3 km
Duration: 3h 29m

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), then take the taxi 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 Karur, take the train to Bodinayakkanur, then take the taxi to Munnar.

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