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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kollam 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 Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain train 12076 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry car ferry
    2h 50m
    ₹311–1,424

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kollam to Ernakulambus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry car ferry
    4h 23m
    ₹254–453

  3. Drive  137.4 km

    1. Drive from Kollam to Fort Kochicar car 137.4 km
    2h 5m
    ₹1,568–2,265

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kollam to Fort Kochitaxi taxi 137.4 km
    2h 5m
    ₹2,800–3,500

  5. Train, car ferry via Ernakulam Town

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Towntrain train 16127 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry car ferry
    3h 57m
    ₹307–1,423

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  • Distance: 151.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Kollam 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 Kollam to Fort Kochi via Ernakulam, Vypin Jetty, and Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty in around 4h 23m.

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