Bus stay in MUNNAR 😍🚌 || Price ? | Bus tour

👉🏻KSRTC (Kerala State Road Transport Corporation) has created budget-stay / low cost accommodation options in Munnar, aimed at tourists who want simple, affordable lodging. These include:
Sleeper buses converted into overnight stay units.
The New Indian Express
Tent-stays in eucalyptus plantations near the old KSRTC depot.
The Times of India


A new dormitory facility is under construction to replace some older options.
Onmanorama


👉🏻Pros & Cons

•Advantages

Extremely low cost, good for solo travellers, backpackers, people on tight budgets.
Unique experience: staying in a converted bus, close to nature (for tent stays).
Convenient location if arriving by KSRTC or using public transport.

•Disadvantages / Limitations

Very basic amenities; not luxury. If you want more comfort, you’ll have to go for private hotels/resorts.
Shared facilities (bathrooms etc) may be crowded or less clean compared to private stays.
Scheduling: limited availability & may need advance booking. During peak season likely full.
With the dormitory replacing sleeper buses, some older options may be removed. So what’s available now might differ from what was earlier.

👉🏻To reach Munnar KSRTC Bus Station (KSRTC Depot, Old Munnar), you’ll need to come by road, since Munnar does not have a railway station or airport.

Here are the main options:

🚍 By Bus (Direct KSRTC Buses)

KSRTC (Kerala State Road Transport Corporation) operates regular buses from:
Kochi (Ernakulam KSRTC bus stand) → ~130 km, 4–5 hrs.
Aluva KSRTC bus stand (near Aluva railway station, ~15 km from Kochi Airport).
Kottayam, Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram, Madurai (TN), Coimbatore (TN) also have services.
Sleeper/Volvo services may be available during tourist seasons.
You can book tickets via the official site: ksrtcswift.kerala.gov.in.

✈️ By Air + Road

Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport (COK) – ~110 km, 3.5–4 hrs drive.
From the airport:
Take a KSRTC bus from Aluva KSRTC Bus Stand (15 km from airport).
Or hire a taxi directly to Munnar (~₹3,000–₹3,500).

🚆 By Train + Road

Nearest railway stations:
Aluva (110 km) – most convenient.
Ernakulam (130 km) – more connections.
Kottayam (150 km) – alternative option.
From the station, take a KSRTC bus or taxi to Munnar.
🚖 By Road / Car
From Kochi/Aluva/Ernakulam → via NH85 (Kochi–Dhanushkodi Road). Scenic, winding ghat road.
From Madurai or Theni (Tamil Nadu side) → via Bodi–Bodinayakanur–Pooppara.


📍 Location of Munnar KSRTC Depot
The KSRTC Bus Stand (Old Munnar) is the main hub.
Nearby landmarks: Munnar Town, Old Munnar junction, ~1 km from the main market.

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