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Kochi Water Metro Metro

The Kochi Water Metro — India's first, across the backwaters.

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The Kochi Water Metro is India\'s first water metro, a network of modern, air-conditioned electric ferries linking the islands and waterfront of Kochi. Launched in April 2023 and run by KMRL, the water metro Kochi network connects terminals like Vyttila, High Court, Vypin, Fort Kochi and Kakkanad across the backwaters, offering a calm, scenic and affordable alternative to congested roads. This page covers every Kochi Water Metro station, the operational routes, fares and water metro Kochi timings, and lets you plan the fastest journey between any two terminals — including transfers to the Kochi rail metro at Vyttila and near High Court.

Lines on the Kochi Water Metro Metro

South Chittoor – Cheranalloor – Eloor South Chittoor ↔ Eloor · 3 stations
High Court – South Chittoor South Chittoor ↔ High Court · 2 stations
High Court – Fort Kochi High Court ↔ Fort Kochi · 2 stations
Vyttila – Kakkanad Vyttila ↔ Kakkanad · 2 stations
High Court – Vypin High Court ↔ Vypin · 2 stations
High Court – Willingdon – Mattancherry High Court ↔ Mattancherry · 3 stations

What makes the Kochi Water Metro Metro worth riding

India's first water metro

Kochi Water Metro launched in April 2023 — the first of its kind in India.

10 operational terminals

Vyttila, High Court, Vypin, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, Kakkanad and more.

Fares from ₹20

Affordable water metro Kochi fares from ₹20 to ₹40, with Kochi One card and passes.

Links to the rail metro

Interchange with the Kochi Metro at Vyttila and near High Court / M.G. Road.

Why take the metro in Kochi Water Metro

  • Plan a Kochi Water Metro route between any two terminals across the backwaters.
  • Check water metro Kochi timings, fares and the full Kochi Water Metro stations list.
  • Reach island and waterfront spots like Vypin, Fort Kochi and Bolgatty by ferry.
  • Transfer to the Kochi rail metro at Vyttila for onward travel across the city.

Plan your journey

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Kochi Water Metro Metro — frequently asked questions

The Kochi Water Metro currently has 10 operational terminals — including Vyttila, High Court, Vypin, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, Willingdon Island, South Chittoor, Cheranalloor, Eloor and Kakkanad — across six operational routes.

Kochi Water Metro boats generally operate from around 06:00 in the morning to about 21:00 at night, with services every 10–20 minutes on the busier routes such as Vyttila–Kakkanad and High Court–Vypin.

Fares range from about ₹20 to ₹40 depending on the route. You can pay with the Kochi One card (also valid on the metro rail) or via the Kochi One app, and weekly, monthly and quarterly passes are available.

Key operational routes include High Court–Vypin, High Court–Fort Kochi, High Court–Willingdon–Mattancherry, South Chittoor–High Court, South Chittoor–Cheranalloor and Vyttila–Kakkanad. Many routes connect through the High Court hub.

Yes. The water metro interchanges with the Kochi rail metro at Vyttila (adjacent to the Vyttila metro station and mobility hub) and near High Court, a short distance from M.G. Road metro station.