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How to get fromKochi to backwatersby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kochi to backwaters by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Line 12075 train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Cherthalatrain train 12075 / ...
    2. Walk from Cherthala to backwatersunknown unknown
    42 min

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cochin to Cherthalabus bus
    2. Walk from Cherthala to backwatersunknown unknown
    48 min

  3. Bus, travel via Vaikom

    1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Vaikombus bus
    2. Walk from Vaikom to backwatersunknown unknown
    58 min

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  • Distance: 42.1 km
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Kochi, India and backwaters, India?

There is no direct connection from Kochi to backwaters. However, you can take the line 12075 train to Cherthala then travel to backwaters. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cochin to backwaters via Cherthala in around 48 min.

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