There are 4 ways to get from Nilgiris to Munnar by bus, taxi, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ooty to Udumalpetbus 783Ns
- Take the bus from Udumalaipettai to Munnarbus
8h 20m₹232–872Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Nilgiris to Metupalaiyamtaxi
- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Pollachi Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Pollachi Jn to Munnartaxi
5h 21m₹3,942–5,650Drive 235.6 km
- Drive from Nilgiris to Munnarcar 235.6 km
4h 44m₹2,638–3,810Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilgiris to Munnartaxi 235.6 km
4h 44m₹5,500–7,000
Nilgiris to Munnar by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nilgiris to Munnar is to bus which costs ₹230 - ₹900 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Nilgiris to Munnar is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilgiris to Munnar. However, there are services departing from Ooty and arriving at Munnar via Udumalaipettai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Nilgiris and Munnar is 247 km. The road distance is 235.6 km.
The best way to get from Nilgiris to Munnar without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs ₹230 - ₹900.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Nilgiris to Munnar, including transfers.
Nilgiris to Munnar bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Ooty station.
Nilgiris to Munnar bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Udumalpet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilgiris to Munnar is 236 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Nilgiris to Munnar.
There are 713+ hotels available in Munnar.
What companies run services between Nilgiris, India and Munnar, India?
You can take a bus from Ooty to Munnar via Udumalpet and Udumalaipettai in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Pollachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Ooty to Udumalpet
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Udumalaipettai to Munnar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–7,000
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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