Goa to Munnar

Since there is no airport in Munnar, you will have to resort to the next airport options which are situated in Cochin, Madurai and Coimbatore. Have a look at the details.

Option 1: Goa to Cochin to Munnar

The aerial distance between Goa and Cochin is 847 kms and there are several flights that fly on the Goa to Cochin route. Although there are very few direct flights, most of these are Stop Over or Via flights with a huge layover time. So, look properly before you book those tickets. Major flight operators on the route are Indigo, Air Asia, Air India and Go Air.
Departure Airport: Goa International Airport
Arrival Airport: Cochin International Airport
Starting Ticket Fares: INR 3571
Approx. Time Taken: 1 hour and 15 minutes
The distance between Cochin and Munnar is just 124 kms and there are several public transport options available like buses and minivans that can take you from Cochin to Munnar.
Starting Fares: INR 160
Approx. Time Taken: 5 hours to 6 hours

Option 2: Goa to Madurai to Munnar

Another option is to take a flight from Goa to Madurai as Madurai is also situated very close to Munnar. The aerial distance between Goa and Madurai is just 738 kms and there are several planes that fly on the route. However, there are hardly any direct flights from Goa to Madurai so most of these are Stop Over or Via flights with a huge layover time. Major flight operators on the route are Air India, GoAir, Spicejet, Indigo and Vistara.
Departure Airport: Goa International Airport
Arrival Airport: Madurai International Airport
Starting Ticket Fares: INR 3212
Approx. Time Taken: 5 hours to 12 hours (1+ Stops)
Once you deboard at Madurai, then Munnar is just 153 kms away. Again, you can also choose to book a cab to reach your destination. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arapalayam to Munnar. Only two buses a day run on the route.
Timings: 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM
Starting Ticket Fares: INR 160
Approx. Time Taken: 6 hours and 30 minutes

Another option is to take a train from Thivim in Goa to Aluva. Aluva is just at a distance of 105 kms from Munnar. The second leg of the journey can easily be covered in a public bus or you can also hire a cab or taxi. There are a few trains that run from Thivim to Aluva. Have a look at the train details.

Train 1: MNGLA LKSDP Exp

Boarding Station: Thivim
Deboarding Station: Aluva
Departure Time: 6:34 PM
Arrival Time: 9:08 AM
Total Time Taken: 14 hours and 34 minutes
Starting Ticket Fares: INR 480
Frequence of Train: All Days

Train 2: Netravati Exp

Boarding Station: Thivim
Deboarding Station: Aluva
Departure Time: 8:40 PM
Arrival Time: 12:13 PM
Total Time Taken: 15 hours and 33 minutes
Starting Ticket Fares: INR 450
Frequence of Train: All Days

Train 3: SGNR KCVL Exp

Boarding Station: Thivim
Deboarding Station: Aluva
Departure Time: 5:40 AM
Arrival Time: 9:23 PM
Total Time Taken: 15 hours and 43 minutes
Starting Ticket Fares: INR 450
Frequence of Train: Thu Only

Train 4: Maru Sagar Exp

Boarding Station: Thivim
Deboarding Station: Aluva
Departure Time: 12:12 PM
Arrival Time: 2:18 AM
Total Time Taken: 14 hours and 06 minutes
Starting Ticket Fares: INR 480
Frequence of Train: Sat Only

Train 5: OKHA ERS Exp

Boarding Station: Thivim
Deboarding Station: Aluva
Departure Time: 5:40 AM
Arrival Time: 9:23 PM
Total Time Taken: 15 hours and 43 minutes
Starting Ticket Fares: INR 450
Frequence of Train: Tue & Sun Only

Train 6: INDB KCVL Exp

Boarding Station: Thivim
Deboarding Station: Aluva
Departure Time: 10:10 PM
Arrival Time: 1:33 PM
Total Time Taken: 15 hours and 23 minutes
Starting Ticket Fares: INR 450
Frequence of Train: Wed Only

Train 7: BVC KCVL Exp

Boarding Station: Thivim
Deboarding Station: Aluva
Departure Time: 5:40 AM
Arrival Time: 9:23 PM
Total Time Taken: 15 hours and 43 minutes
Starting Ticket Fares: INR 450
Frequence of Train: Wed Only

Aluva Bus Stand is just right opposite to the railway station and there are several buses available that run between Aluva and Munnar. The ticket fares start from INR 100 to INR 150 and the approximate time taken to reach from one place to the other is between 3 to 4 hours.

You can also travel from Goa to Munnar in a bus. Unfortunately there are no direct buses available on the route but you can take an interconnecting bus via Bangalore which is the best and the most feasible option. There are several buses that run between Goa and Bangalore and also between Bangalore and Munnar. Have a look at the bus details

Step 1: Goa to Bangalore Buses

Boarding Points: Panim, Margao, Ponda, Sanquelim, Mapusa, Madgaon, Porvorim
Deboarding Points: Bangalore
Starting Ticket Fares: INR 555
Approx. Time Taken: 12 hours to 14 hours

Step 2: Bangalore to Munnar Buses

Boarding Points: Tin Factory, Marathahalli, Majestic Anand Rao Circle, Old Airport Road,. Indira Nagar, Domlur Fly Over, Koramangala, Kalasipalayam, Madiwala, Electronic City Tollgate, Bomsandra, Hosur, Kalasipalyam, Wilsongarden, Bomsandra, Nimhans
Deboarding Points: Munnar
Starting Ticket Fares: INR 999
Approx. Time Taken: 11 hours to 12 hours

In case you want to go on an adventurous and thrilling road trip, then driving down from Goa to Munnar is one of the best options. Starting from the golden beaches and magnificent views of the sea, the road eventually leads to the lush green tea gardens and beautiful hill views on the side. The roads are blessed with sweeping panoramic vistas that are a visual delight. You can take one or more stops on the way since the distance is a little lot. Alternatively, you can also book a private cab or taxi that can take you to Munnar from Goa. The basic cab fares start from INR 8500 and go up depending on your travel schedule and the type of vehicle you choose. The entire journey can be covered in a total of 14 to 15 hours.