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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Fort Kochi by train, car ferry, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Ernakulam Towntrain train 16347 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry car ferry
    1h 35m
    ₹276–1,179

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Ernakulambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from High Court to Fort Kochiferry ferry
    2h 1m
    ₹525–1,966

  3. Drive  67 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Fort Kochicar car 67 km
    1h 6m
    ₹757–1,093

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Fort Kochitaxi taxi 67 km
    1h 6m
    ₹1,400–1,800

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 69.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Kottayam to Fort Kochi. However, you can take the train to Ernakulam Town, 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 Kottayam to Fort Kochi via Ernakulam and High Court in around 2h 1m.

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