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Kochi to Kerala Backwaters

The distance from Kochi to Kerala Backwaters is about 16 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). Most of the backwater regions are interconnected each other with National

16 kmDistance

1 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹280

Sedan₹310

SUV₹420

Innova / MUV₹500

Tempo Traveller₹650

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹20

AC Seater₹30

Non-AC Sleeper₹30

AC Sleeper₹40

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹90

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Train

Sleeper₹40

Economy₹50

Third AC₹50

Second AC₹60

First AC₹70

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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 Kochi to Kerala Backwaters is about 16 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). Most of the backwater regions are interconnected each other with National highways and State highways. While much of Alappuzha region is connected by NH 47, Kottayam is connected with SH 1 (MC Road) and both the regions are interconnected with AC State highway (Alappuzha–Changassery).

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By Car: Kochi to Kerala Backwaters

16 km · ~19m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Kochi
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
16 km · 19m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Kerala Backwaters
Kerala Backwaters, Kerala
Hotels in Kerala Backwaters

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: Kochi to Kerala Backwaters

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

Board at Kochi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kochi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Kochi → Kerala Backwaters
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~16 km
~21m|Tentative fare ₹20–₹90
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Arrive in Kerala Backwaters
Kerala Backwaters, Kerala
Hotels in Kerala Backwaters

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

By Train: Kochi to Kerala Backwaters

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

Direct trains

Thiruvananthapuram Central Chennai Central weekly express#12698 · Superfast

12:13 AMErnakulam Jn

2m1 stops

12:15 AMErnakulam Town

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KollamChennai Central SF Special#06010 · Superfast

12:13 AMErnakulam Jn

2m1 stops

12:15 AMErnakulam Town

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Nagercoil-Mangalore Special#06301 · Express

12:17 AMErnakulam Jn

3m1 stops

12:20 AMErnakulam Town

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DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani

01:08 AMErnakulam Town

2m2 stops

01:10 AMErnakulam Jn

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Trivandrum Mangalore Express#16347 · Express

01:12 AMErnakulam Jn

3m1 stops

01:15 AMErnakulam Town

2A3ASLRunning 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.