Means of transport South India

The most important railway station in Kochi is also known as Ernakulam South. It is the most convenient station: it is located in the center of the city, close to the main boat jetty for ferrying to Fort Kochi. It is also a very popular destination and located on the busy lines, so it is advisable to book your ticket in advance to avoid any mishap. Make sure you check your ticket in order to get to the right station.

The KSRTC bus stand is located in the heart of Ernakulam, halfway between the two railway stations. It is the terminus of many buses serving the whole state. Long-distance buses depart from the new Vyttila station, located 2 km east of Ernakulam Junction station. There you will find a 24-hour reservation office (✆ +91 484 230 6611). There are frequent buses to most cities in Kerala. You can book your seat in advance at the Reservation Counter (open from 9am to 5pm), or on the website.

Kochi's aerial metro was inaugurated on June 17, 2017, it only serves stations on the mainland at the moment. It is convenient for avoiding city traffic and getting to certain points in the city quickly. The latest phase of development aims to connect 10 different islands by boat, with a total of 15 "lines" over a total distance of 78 km: this is the Kochi Water Metro project. These stations were under construction at the time of our last visit in February 2023, in particular at the level of the Chinese tiles in Fort Kochi...

The small capital of Kerala is well connected to other major cities in India and to neighboring countries. The service is provided by domestic airlines like AirIndia, Indigo, SpiceJet... Cities in neighboring countries such as Colombo (Sri Lanka), Malé (Maldives), Singapore and cities in the Persian Gulf are served by international airlines. Direct flights from Europe (Paris, London, Brussels...) in high season.