Ernakulam to Kochi
You can travel from the Ernakulam area to Kochi part of the city by city and by ferry.
Ferry is quick (20minutes) and cheaper (Rs6).
Cochin
Ferry to Fort Cochin, Mattancherry , Willington, Vypin etc operate from here.
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here are very frequent (in every 5 minutes or so) city bus services from MG Road, Railway Station, Marine Drive etc to Kochi side. Look for buses heading to Fort Kochi or Mattancherry.Ferries operate from the Ernakulam Jetty, near Marine Drive. It's 20 min ferry across the backwaters to the Kochi part. There are a few ferry stops, Fort Kochi , Willingdon Island and Mattancherry. You can also get ferry service to Vypin Island as well from Fort Cochin.
From Ernakulam Junction Railway (South station) walk to the Jose Junction bus stop (~1km walk). Take a direct bus to Fort Kochi (1 hour ). Or take a rickaw to the Ernakulam boat jetty (2km) and then take ferry to Fort Kochi.
From Ernakulam Town Railway Station (North Station), take a direct city bus to Fort Kochi (frequency 10-15 minutes). From the railway station walk 350 meters & cross the Banerji Road. Bus stop is near the Town Hall.
Or take city bus to Ernakulam Boat Jetty and take the ferry to Fort Kochi.
From From Ernakulam KSRTC bus stand, take a bus to Ernakulam Boat Jetty (2km) and then boat to Fort Kochi.
City Bus in Fort Kochi
City Bus in Fort Kochi