Depending on whether you take the regular SWTD (State Water Transport Department) government ferry or the modern AC Kochi Water Metro, you have two excellent, frequent options.
1. Government Ferry (SWTD) Service
This is the classic, highly affordable open-air route. It operates from the Ernakulam Main Boat Jetty (south of Marine Drive) directly to the Fort Kochi Jetty.
- Frequency: Roughly every 30 minutes.
- First Boat: 6:00 AM
- Last Boat: 9:10 PM
- Travel Time: ~20 minutes
- Fare: Around ₹6 per head
2. Kochi Water Metro
If you prefer a fast, air-conditioned, ultra-modern ride, the Water Metro is the way to go. This route operates from the High Court Water Metro Terminal to the Fort Kochi Water Metro Terminal.
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes throughout the day.
- First Boat: 8:00 AM
- Last Boat: 8.30 PM
- Last boat from Fort Kochi to HighCourt: 8.55 PM
- Travel Time: ~20 minutes
- Fare: ₹40 per head
Tip: If you are using the Kochi Metro rail system, the Maharaja’s College Metro Station is 1.5km from the traditional Ernakulam Main Boat Jetty, while the High Court terminal is 1.5km further north of Ernakulam Main Boat Jetty.
Kochi Water Metro Timing
Water Metro timing From High Court to Fort Kochi
| From | To | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 08:00 | 08:20 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 08:30 | 08:50 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 09:00 | 09:23 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 09:30 | 09:50 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 09:50 | 10:13 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 10:10 | 10:30 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 10:25 | 10:48 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 10:40 | 11:00 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 11:00 | 11:20 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 11:20 | 11:43 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 11:35 | 11:55 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 11:50 | 12:10 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 12:10 | 12:33 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 12:30 | 12:50 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 12:50 | 13:10 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 13:05 | 13:28 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 13:25 | 13:45 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 13:45 | 14:05 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 14:00 | 14:23 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 14:15 | 14:35 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 14:35 | 14:55 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 14:55 | 15:18 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 15:10 | 15:30 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 15:25 | 15:45 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 15:45 | 16:05 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 16:05 | 16:28 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 16:25 | 16:45 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 16:45 | 17:08 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 17:10 | 17:30 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 17:35 | 17:58 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 17:55 | 18:15 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 18:20 | 18:43 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 18:45 | 19:05 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 19:05 | 19:28 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 19:30 | 19:50 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 20:00 | 20:20 |
| HighCourt | Fort Kochi | 20:30 | 20:50 |
Water Metro Timing From Fort Kochi to High Court
| From | To | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 08:25 | 08:45 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 08:55 | 09:15 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 09:25 | 09:45 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 09:55 | 10:15 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 10:15 | 10:35 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 10:35 | 10:55 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 10:50 | 11:10 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 11:05 | 11:25 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 11:25 | 11:45 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 11:45 | 12:05 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 12:00 | 12:20 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 12:15 | 12:35 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 12:35 | 12:55 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 12:55 | 13:15 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 13:15 | 13:35 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 13:30 | 13:50 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 13:50 | 14:10 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 14:10 | 14:30 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 14:25 | 14:45 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 14:40 | 15:00 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 15:00 | 15:20 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 15:20 | 15:40 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 15:35 | 15:55 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 15:50 | 16:10 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 16:10 | 16:30 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 16:30 | 16:50 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 16:50 | 17:10 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 17:10 | 17:30 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 17:35 | 17:55 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 18:00 | 18:20 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 18:20 | 18:40 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 18:45 | 19:05 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 19:10 | 19:30 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 19:30 | 19:50 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 19:55 | 20:15 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 20:25 | 20:45 |
| Fort Kochi | HighCourt | 20:55 | 21:15 |
The timing & frequency would change during peak season. Check with the official website for latest schedule.
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