Tea estates rolling across the hills of Munnar under a blue sky

Thrissur → Munnar by road

Thrissur to Munnar distance, bus and tempo traveller hire

A 2-day round trip from Thrissur to Munnar in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹14,000–17,100, and ₹30,200–40,700 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026). 152 km each way, 4–5 hours in a tempo traveller or bus.

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Distance
152 km
one way, by road
Drive time
4–5 h
group vehicle
Plan for
2 to 3 days
most groups
Round trip
~334 km
within the state
Fare from
₹14,000–17,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater, round trip

The road distance from Thrissur to Munnar is about 152 km (measured along the road); with tea and meal stops, a tempo traveller or bus takes 4–5 hours. Most groups plan 2 to 3 days.

Munnar is a hill station destination in Kerala. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

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Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Thrissur → Munnar

₹14,000–17,100

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 152 km one way · 2 days, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Thrissur to Munnar fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over 2 days, about 334 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Thrissur to Munnar: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 2 daysQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹9,800–12,900Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹11,900–15,000Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹14,000–17,100Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹16,100–20,300Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹18,200–23,400Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹22,400–30,200Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹30,200–40,700Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹35,500–46,000Get quotes

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

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Thrissur to Munnar cost per person

The round-trip fare above split across every seat in the vehicle.

Thrissur to Munnar: cost per person by vehicle
VehicleSeatsPer person
SUV / Innova7₹1,400–1,840
Tempo Traveller 12-seater12₹990–1,250
Tempo Traveller 17-seater17₹820–1,010
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater26₹620–780
Force Urbania (luxury van)17₹1,070–1,380
Mini Bus 28–35 seater35₹640–860
AC Coach 40–49 seater49₹620–830
AC Coach 50–56 seater56₹630–820

Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.

Add to the trip: around Munnar

Distances in the hills are straight-line; the road is longer.

Good to know

  • Hill roads are slow and winding: plan for the lower end of daily distance and choose a vehicle with pushback seats and good ground clearance.
  • Quotes usually include fuel, driver, and his food and stay. Tolls, parking and state taxes are listed separately. Yippigo shows each quote line by line.

Verified operators near Thrissur

1 approved operator within 75 km of Thrissur. None can quote until their vehicle's RC, permit, fitness and insurance are checked and approved.

Operators for Thrissur to Munnar

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Questions groups ask

What is the distance from Thrissur to Munnar by road?

152 km one way by road (measured along the route), so about 334 km for the round trip with local running.

How long does it take to reach Munnar from Thrissur by road?

A tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops takes 4–5 hours, with the slower hill roads near the end counted in. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops. Most groups plan 2 to 3 days.

Which vehicle should we hire from Thrissur to Munnar for our group?

Up to 7 people fit an SUV or Innova; 9–26 a tempo traveller; 27–35 a mini bus; 36–56 a full-size coach. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Thrissur to Munnar?

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹11,900–15,000 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹14,000–17,100 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹16,100–20,300 (Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater), indicative, October 2026. That covers vehicle hire, the driver allowance, night halts and 5% GST; tolls and parking are extra.

How much does a bus from Thrissur to Munnar cost?

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹22,400–30,200 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹30,200–40,700 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹35,500–46,000 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

What does a Thrissur to Munnar trip cost per person?

With all 17 seats filled, a 2-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller (₹14,000–17,100) works out to ₹820–1,010 per person, and ₹620–830 each in a 49-seater coach (an estimate, as of Oct 2026). Fewer people means a higher share each; hotels and food are extra.

How many days should a group plan for Munnar?

Most groups make it 2 to 3 days. With an extra day you can add Valparai and Kodaikanal.

Thrissur se Munnar ki duri kitni hai?

Thrissur se Munnar ki sadak se duri lagbhag 152 km hai. Tempo traveller ya bus mein chai aur khane ke stop ke saath 4 se 5 ghante lagte hain.

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