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How to get fromAlappuzha to Fort Kochiby train, car ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Alappuzha to Fort Kochi by train, car ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain train 12076 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry car ferry
    1h 37m
    ₹280–1,192

  2. Bus, car ferry via Cherthala

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Alappuzha to Cherthalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cherthala to Ernakulambus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry car ferry
    2h 32m
    ₹219–2,208

  3. Drive  55.7 km

    1. Drive from Alappuzha to Fort Kochicar car 55.7 km
    47 min
    ₹636–919

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Fort Kochitaxi taxi 55.7 km
    47 min
    ₹1,200–1,500

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Alappuzha to Ernakulambus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry car ferry
    3h 21m
    ₹220–347

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  • Distance: 67.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Fort Kochi, India?

There is no direct connection from Alappuzha to Fort Kochi. However, you can take the train to Ernakulam Jn, drive to Vypin Jetty, take the car ferry to Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty, then drive to Fort Kochi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to Fort Kochi via Cherthala, Ernakulam, Vypin Jetty, and Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty in around 2h 32m.

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