Kochi to Munnar is a 130 km Road trip. This is a zigzagging highway through many town and villages. The second half of the journey is through high rangers.
If you're driving from north of ernakulam (like the Cochin International Airport or Thrissur side ), take the diversion to Munnar at Alway or Angamaly. You'll skip going through the city traffic and saves 1hr.
How to reach Munnar from Cochin airport?
Take a prepaid Cab from Cochin airport. Before you exit the airport, you can see the prepaid taxi counter. Ask for booking to your exact destination in Munnar.
How to reach Munnar by bus?
KSRTC operate many services to Munnar from Ernakulam bus stand (near the Ernakulam Jn railway station). There are also private buses to Munnar from Ernakulam. Board from Vyttila Mobility hub (near bypass road). If you don't get a direct bus, board a bus to Kothamangalam and get a connection bus from Kothamangalam.
Munnar is located 130km from Kochi.
Western Ghats