{"id":34,"date":"2021-08-26T16:58:14","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T16:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/blog\/?p=34"},"modified":"2024-06-27T16:30:18","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T16:30:18","slug":"cochin-to-munnar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/cochin-to-munnar\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Way to Travel from Cochin to Munnar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cochin to Munnar<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most beautiful routes in south India. You come across lush greenery and hills all around you and the weather makes it even more comforting. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cochin to Munnar distance <\/strong>is 125.8 kilometers and it will take 3 hours and 45 minutes to reach from Kochi to Munnar in a self-driven car. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Munnar to Cochin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> route is one of the finest and most frequented down South. <\/span>The best route to go from Kochi to Munnar is through Kochi &#8211; Muvattupuzha &#8211; Kothamangalam- Neriamangalam &#8211; Adimali &#8211; Munnar. Here is a Munnar distance map with the route to help you plan your trip from Kochi to Munnar.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffffa6; width: 100%;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> ALSO SEE- <\/strong> <a title=\"Best Tourist Places to Visit in Munnar\" href=\"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/best-places-to-visit-in-munnar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>Top 20 Best Tourist Places to Visit in Munnar (with Photos &amp; Map)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4237\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4237\" style=\"width: 798px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4237 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Cochin-Munnar-Route-Map.jpg\" alt=\"Cochin-Munnar-Route-Map\" width=\"798\" height=\"565\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 798px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 798\/565;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4237\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kochi Munnar Route MapTravelling From Cochin to Munnar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Cochin to Munnar Cab<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the waterfalls, enjoy the boat rides and beautiful sceneries while travelling from <\/span><b>Munnar to Cochin <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the cab.<\/span> Cabs are available from Cochin to Munnar as well for a fixed rate. Cabs are available from Ernakulam Railway Station as well as the Prepaid Taxi Counter in Cochin International Airport. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fastest way to travel from <\/span><b>Cochin to Munnar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is via National Highway 85 with a cab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Kochi to Munnar<\/b> <b>distance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is 123.7 kilometres travelling through NH 85. <\/span> The distance from Cochin International Airport to Munnar is 115 kilometres and the taxi fare from Cochin to Munnar for an ordinary AC car will be 3000 rupees as of September 2018. Taxi cars are also available from Ernakulam Station and from various points in Kochi city.<\/p>\n<p>It is always advisable to negotiate with the driver and arrive at a fixed price before hiring a cab from Cochin to Munnar. However, if you are planning for a trip which is more than 1 day then it is recommended to go for a tour package which includes both cab and hotel stay and the final cost that you get from any recognized tour operator will be cheaper than what you may get through direct booking.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4240\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4240\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4240 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/kochi-to-munnar-by-bus.jpg\" alt=\"Kochi Munnar Road in a Cab\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/600;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4240\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kochi Munnar Road in a Cab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffffa6; width: 100%;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> ALSO SEE- <\/strong> <a title=\"Best Places to Visit in Munnar (With Photos)\" href=\"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/best-places-to-visit-in-munnar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <strong>Top 16 Best Places to Visit in Munnar (With Photos)<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Cochin to Munnar Bus<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most cost-effective way to cover\u00a0 <\/span><b>Cochin to Munnar distance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is by KSRTC bus. <\/span>If you are looking for a bus from Kochi to Munnar there are frequent buses to Munnar from Ernakulam KSRTC Bus Stand as well. The exact timings can be checked probably one day in advance, at the inquiry counter as the timings change depending on the availability of buses. If you find that the bus is crowded, you may approach the counter and collect a coupon which will have a seat number printed on it and that is a sort of reservation.<\/p>\n<p>However, this facility is available only in selected buses. It is also advisable to opt for an Express or a Fast passenger bus that will stop in a limited number of stops and this will save time throughout the journey. The cost of traveling on a bus from Kochi to Munnar will be Rs.90 to Rs.210 depending on the type of bus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALSO SEE-<a href=\"https:\/\/munnar.holiday\/munnartourism\/bangalore-munnar-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Bangalore Munnar Trip- A Complete Travel Guide <\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cochin to Munnar Route<\/strong><br \/>\nThe journey to Munnar is scenic and there are also some <a title=\"waterfalls on the way to Munnar\" href=\"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/waterfalls-on-the-way-to-munnar\/\">waterfalls on the way to Munnar<\/a>. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The breathtaking views of waterfalls and mountains coupled with romantic weather make the route from<\/span><b> Kochi to Munnar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a heavenly experience. <\/span>Cochin Munnar Road that runs through the forest is rough with many bents and hairpins and you may find the journey uncomfortable if you are not accustomed to hilly areas. It is also advisable to carry some tablets as there may be a vomiting sensation if you are new.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4238\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4238\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4238 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/cochin-to-munnar-by-ksrtc-bus.jpg\" alt=\"cochin-to-munnar-by-ksrtc-bus\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/600;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kochi to Munnar by Bus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>ALSO SEE &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/nearest-airport-to-munnar\/\">Nearest Airport to visit Munnar<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cochin to Munnar Train<\/strong><br \/>\nThere is no train from Cochin to Munnar and the <a title=\"nearest railway station to Munnar\" href=\"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/nearest-railway-station-to-munnar\/\">railway station nearest to Munnar<\/a> is in Angamaly or Aluva if not in Trivandrum. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Now, the only way to reach <\/span><b>Munnar to Kochi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is by driving up the winding hills by car or bus. <\/span>Prepaid taxi cabs to Munnar are available for Ernakulam Railway Station and the taxi fare from Kochi to Munnar is a fixed rate.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4241\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4241\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4241 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/nearest-railway-station-to-munnar.jpg\" alt=\"Nearest Railway Station to Munnar\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/720;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4241\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nearest Railway Station to Munnar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Cochin Munnar Sightseeing<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The route from <\/span><b>Cochin to Munnar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is marked with exceptional views of the mountains and valleys in between.<\/span> In the best route from Cochin and Ernakulam to Munnar, till Neriamangalam it is a densely populated area and you can take a detour to Thattekad wildlife sanctuary if you are looking for a break and some bird watching as well. You can also make a stopover at Neriamangalam bridge which is a scenic spot for sightseeing.<\/p>\n<p>After Neriamangalam there is a spot called <em>Ranikallu<\/em>&#8211; Stone of Queen which was laid by the queen of Travancore to start the construction of the road from Cochin to Munnar. The waterfalls at Valara and Cheeyappara are also popular stopover points. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nestled among lush green tea plantations, the Spice Garden tour is a must during your travel from <\/span><b>Munnar to Kochi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering the scenic beauty and distance from Kochi to Munnar, a road trip is the best way of traveling from Kochi to Munnar. <\/span>If you are planning to do a Cochin to Munnar sojourn, <a title=\"Package Tour to Munnar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irisholidays.com\/munnar-tour-packages\">Munnar Tour Packages<\/a> can be booked from any of the leading tour operators in Kerala.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan your trip to Kerala with Iris Holidays and enjoy the breathtaking views as you travel from<\/span><b> Munnar to Kochi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q-How is the road from Cochin to Munnar?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A-The road from Cochin to Munnar is breathtaking with sceneries changing as you head up the hills. The route from Cochin to Munnar is amongst the most picturesque travels you ever will be a part of.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q-Which is the nearest airport to Munnar?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A-Munnar does not have an airport of its own. Located 110 km away by road, Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport to Munnar.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q-What is the cheapest way to travel from Kochi to Munnar?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A-The cheapest way to travel from Kochi to Munnar is by bus with a fare as low as Rs.168.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q-What is the distance between Kochin to Munnar?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A-Kochi to Munnar distance by road is 131 km. The aerial distance between Kochi and Munnar is 88 km.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cochin to Munnar is one of the most beautiful routes in south India. You come across lush greenery and hills all around you and the weather makes it even more comforting. Cochin to Munnar distance is 125.8 kilometers and it will take 3 hours and 45 minutes to reach from Kochi to Munnar in a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":399,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-34","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cochin","8":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4146,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34\/revisions\/4146"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/399"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}