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Kerala Backwaters to Kochi

The distance from Kerala Backwaters to Kochi is about 21 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). Kochi is well connected by road from all parts of the state as well as other

21 kmDistance

1 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹330

Sedan₹370

SUV₹510

Innova / MUV₹600

Tempo Traveller₹760

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹20

AC Seater₹40

Non-AC Sleeper₹30

AC Sleeper₹50

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹110

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Train

Sleeper₹40

Economy₹50

Third AC₹60

Second AC₹70

First AC₹90

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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Overview

The distance from Kerala Backwaters to Kochi is about 21 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). Kochi is well connected by road from all parts of the state as well as other major cities. Three major national highways connect Kochi with other parts of the country.

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By Car: Kerala Backwaters to Kochi

21 km · ~25m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Kerala Backwaters
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
21 km · 25m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Kochi
Kochi, Kerala
Hotels in Kochi

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Kerala Backwaters to Kochi

21 km · ~28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Kerala Backwaters
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kerala Backwaters. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Kerala Backwaters → Kochi
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~21 km
~28m|Tentative fare ₹20–₹110
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Arrive in Kochi
Kochi, Kerala
Hotels in Kochi

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Kerala Backwaters to Kochi

Nearest railway stations: Mulanturutti for Kerala Backwaters, Ernakulam Jn for Kochi.

Direct trains

Coimbatore-Nagercoil Special#06617 · Express

12:25 AMErnakulam Town

3m1 stops

12:28 AMErnakulam Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Mangalore-Nagercoil Special#06302 · Express

01:05 AMErnakulam Town

3m1 stops

01:08 AMErnakulam Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani

01:08 AMErnakulam Town

2m2 stops

01:10 AMErnakulam Jn

1A2A3ARunning days & live status ↗

Amrita Express#16344 · Express

01:40 AMErnakulam Town

3m1 stops

01:43 AMErnakulam Jn

2ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Nilambur Road Trivandrum Rajya Rani Express#16350 · Express

01:40 AMErnakulam Town

3m1 stops

01:43 AMErnakulam Jn

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

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By Car

Approximately 21 km by road from Kerala Backwaters to Kochi, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

Distance: 21 kmDuration: 1 hours

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By Train

The nearest railway station to Kochi is Cochin Harbour Terminus, about 3 km from the town centre.

Distance: 21 km

Railhead

Reach Cochin Harbour Terminus, then continue by local transport.

Cochin Harbour Terminus — about 3 km
Ernakulam Terminus — about 4 km

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Travel Tips

Kochi is well connected by road from all parts of the state as well as other major cities.

NH 66 (old no: NH 17), the 7th longest highway in India, connects Kochi with Mumbai via most of major towns in Malabar, Mangalore, Goa.

The heavily congested NH 544 (old name: NH 47) connects Thiruvananthapuram with Kochi and continues on to Coimbatore and Salem in Tamil Nadu via Palakkad and Thrissur.

NH 49 connects Kochi with Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu which passes through Madurai via Munnar.