Getting Around Kochi
Local Transport:
- Auto-rickshaws: Most economical for short distances; insist on meters or negotiate fares beforehand. Standard rates: ₹8-15 per km
- Taxis: Available through hotels or Uber/Ola apps; more reliable and comfortable than autos
- Buses: Extensive public network operated by KSRTC; very affordable but crowded during peak hours
- Bicycles/Scooters: Rentals available for exploring Fort Kochi and nearby areas; ₹300-500/day
- Ferries: Water taxis connecting different parts of Kochi; scenic and enjoyable alternative
Airport Transfer: Cochin International Airport is 30 km north. Pre-arranged taxis cost ₹1,000-1,200; public buses available for ₹50-100
Intercity Travel: Trains connect Kochi to major Indian cities; buses serve Kerala destinations. Railway station is centrally located near Fort Kochi
✈️ Airport Transfer
Cochin International Airport (COK) to city center:
- KSRTC Airport Bus: Direct service to Ernakulam city center in about 45 minutes, roughly ₹100
- Prepaid Taxi: Government-regulated counter inside arrivals to city hotels in 40-50 minutes, around ₹800-900
- Private Transfer: Pre-booked AC car with driver to city or Fort Kochi in 45-60 minutes, roughly ₹1200-1500
- Airport Shuttle to Aluva Metro: Shuttle van to Aluva Kochi Metro station in 20 minutes for about ₹50, then metro onward to the city for around ₹40