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

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

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  1. Taxi, line 12075 train, travel

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    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Ernakulam Jntaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Cherthalatrain train
    3. Walk from Cherthala to backwatersunknown unknown
    53 min

  2. Bus, travel

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

  3. Bus, travel via Vaikom

    1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Vaikombus bus
    2. Walk from Vaikom to backwatersunknown unknown
    1h 8m

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  • Distance: 49.7 km
  • Duration: 53 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 taxi to Ernakulam Jn, take the line 12075 train to Cherthala, then travel to backwaters. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to backwaters via Cochin and Cherthala in around 57 min.

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