Nearest Railway Station to Munnar

Here is all you need to know about the nearest railway station to Munnar.

Are you wondering how to reach Munnar by train? Munnar in Kerala is a popular hill station famous for its picturesque sceneries and tea plantations. Mountains that hunch out of the valley are all covered with manicured slopes of tea gardens. Mudrapuza, Kundala, and Nallathanni mountain streams make this place seem like heaven. Munnar has retained its pristine nature.

The exotic tourists’ spots in Munnar are just wonderful, which makes it an ideal place for honeymooners and families. You can reach Munnar by air or by train or you can choose to go there by road. The best time to visit Munnar is from October to November and again from January to May. During these months the weather there remains very cool and friendly.

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 The train is an ideal way to reach Munnar from the nearest cities like Bangalore or Chennai. However, there are no trains to Munnar directly and Munnar is not on the rail route. The nearest railway station to Munnar is at Alwaye (Aluva) or Angamaly, which are nearly 120 km away from Munnar.

Most of the trains stop at Alwaye (Aluva) which is a bigger station than Angamaly. It is better to get down at Aluva rather than Ernakulam if your train stops there as it will help you in saving time on a visit to Munnar. The next best option after Aluva is to get down at any of the two railway stations in Ernakulam.

It would be best if you availed trains to reach Munnar from the nearest cities, like Bangalore or Chennai. However, there are no trains to Munnar directly. In fact, Munnar is not on the rail route.  

Munnar is around 584 km from Chennai. From there, it will take around approximately 11 hours to reach Munnar.   On the other hand, Munnar is around 500 km away from Bangalore.  To speak the truth, traveling to Munnar is not that easy. The reason is that it has neither any railway station nor airport.

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Aluva Railway Station and Ernakulam Railway Station are two stations that lie closest to Munnar. To reach Munnar and explore its boundless beauty, you have to catch a train at either of these two stations. It is suggested to get off at Aluva rather than Ernakulam. By doing this, you will be able to save valuable time when you are visiting Munnar. The next best option after Aluva is to get down at any of the two railway stations in Ernakulam. All these stations are operated by the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways and come under the Thiruvananthapuram railway division. 

Aluva Railway Station

The nearest railway station to Munnar is at Alwaye (Aluva)  which is nearly 120 km away from Munnar.  Most (but not all) of the trains stop at Alwaye (Aluva) which is a bigger station than Angamaly. It is better to get down at Aluva rather than Ernakulam if your train stops there as it will help you in saving time on a visit to Munnar. 

Aluva is situated beside the ALUVA KSRTC bus stand at Goodshed Road. Aluva is an NSG3 grade station under the Thiruvananthapuram railway division.  The code for this station is (‘AWY’). ALUVA handles about 12, 160 passengers each day. From Aluva, passengers can go to places like the Idukki district, Kakkanad, North Paravur, and Kalamassery. It is considered the third busiest station of Kochi. No trains originate from or terminate at Aluva station. 

 Aluva has got three platforms for passenger trains and one for cargo. It will cost around 400-1000 INR to reach Aluva from Munnar in a car. 

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Railway Stations in Ernakulam

The nearest railway station to Munnar is Kochi or Ernakulam other than Aluva. It is a major junction in the south from where you can get trains for the major cities of the country including Delhi, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai, Mangalore, Bangalore, and many others.

 Anyone visiting Munnar can also get down at any of the two railway stations in Ernakulam, Ernakulam Junction (South), and Ernakulam Town (North). A taxi to Munnar from any of the railway stations in Ernakulam may cost 2500 Indian Rupees. Taxis are available for hire from the pre-paid counter inside the station premises.

The most popular and nearest railway station to Munnar is the two railway stations in Ernakulam where all trains stop as it is a major city in Kerala.  Ernakulam district is known as the commercial capital of Kerala because of the presence of major commercial activities and establishments here.

 

Ernakulam Junction Station (Ernakulam South)

The Ernakulam Junction Station is popularly known as Eranakulam South or Ernakulam Junction and all major trains to Munnar stop here. Eranakulam south Railway Station to Munnar is a distance of 125 km. 

This station was opened in 1932. The station’s code is ERS.  Eranakulam railway station is located close to the city’s main shopping area situated on Mahatma Gandhi Road or MG Road and is connected by Metro. You can travel to Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Bangalore, and many others from here. It controls 376 routes at a time. 

 Eranakulam Junction Railway station is the largest and busiest in Kochi. Compared to Aluva, Ernakulam has two entrances and six platforms for local and long-distance locations. Eranakulam has been successful in achieving A1 classification.  It is the highest position given to a station by the Indian Railway. 

Furthermore, this railway station has all the modern facilities like an air-conditioned lounge, children’s play area, free Wi-Fi, a library and escalators, etc. You will be surprised to learn that Eranakulam railway station is the first to have disability access. 

Ernakulam Town Station (Ernakulam North)

Ernakulam North or Eranakulam Town Station is also an A grade station under Southern Railway Zone. It takes passengers to the northern suburbs of Kochi city and adjacent areas. The station is located between Kacheripady and Kaloor. 

Anyone visiting Munnar can also get down at any of the two railway stations in Ernakulam, namely Ernakulam Junction (South), and Ernakulam Town (North). A taxi to Munnar from either railway station may cost 2500 INR. Taxis are available for hire from the pre-paid counter inside the station premises.

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All these stations are operated by the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways and come under the Thiruvananthapuram railway division. Ernakulam Junction is one of the major railway stations in Kerala with trains to any part of India and also one of the A1 graded stations in the Southern Railway.

Munnar invites everyone to its valleys with its magnetizing beauty. Visit Munnar for a getaway with your friends & family. If you have already visited Munnar by air or road, next time you can try to reach the nearest railway station to Munnar.