Air :
Cochin/Kochi (Airport Code: COK) has a world-class modern international airport, located 30kms north-east of the city, with regular flights to major cities in India . Cochin is also connected to Singapore , Colombo and all major cities in the middle-east ( Abu Dhabi , Dammam , Doha , Dubai , Kuwait , Jeddah, Muscat , and Riyadh ) by direct international flights. Airlines operating from Cochin include Air Deccan , Air India , Air India Express, Air Sahara, Emirates, Go Air, Gulf Air, Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Mahan Air, Oman Air, Saudi Arabian Airlines, SilkAir , SriLankan Airlines, and Qatar Airways, making it the fifth busiest airport in India . The International and Domestic terminals are located right next to each other. The airport buildings have been built in traditional Kerala architectural style. It is the first Indian airport to be built using private investment. Cochin airport is expanding at a very fast pace. For regular flight arrivals and departures, follow the links below. The airport is also used extensively by cargo and chartered aircrafts. Prepaid taxis are available from the airport and can be booked from within the arrival hall.

Rail :
Kochi has 2 stations, Ernakulam Junction and Ernakulam Town . These 2 stations are connected on broad gauge line. This line links the railway stations to Thiruvanthapuram , Mangalore and Mangalore to Chennai. Trains from the Northern cities/Southern parts of India stop at Ernakulam Junction. Note that none of the through trains on the main trunk routes go to the Cochin Harbour Terminus station at Willingdon Island .

Road :
KSRTC Central Bus station is near the Junction railway station. It runs Express and Fast services from Ernakulam to other major cities within Kerala and into the neighbouring states. Reciprocal services from other STCs are also available. Enquiry phone : 2352033, 2372033

There are plenty of private buses available for travel from Ernakulam to other cities. They operate from High Court Junction, Railway Station and Kaloor Junction.

Ferries :
Ferries are the best way of getting about between islands. It reaches faster and it is cheaper and much more comfortable than buses or autos. Another alternative is the Goshree Bridge from Ernakulam that stretches out across the backwaters connecting the islands of Bolghatty , Mulavukadu , Vallarpadam and Vypeen which make tourist access much more easier .

There are two ferry stations in Ernakulam . The main Boat Jetty is 1 Km. from the Junction railway station and the other is near the High Court. There are two Ferry stops in Willingdon Island also; 'Embarkation' and 'Terminus'.

Public Ferries are available every 20 minutes from High Court Jetty ( Ernakulam ) to Vypeen and Bolghatty islands from 6am to 10pm.There is a vehicular ferry service also available from High Court Jetty to Vypeen jetty. Kerala State Government Ferry service to and fro is available every 35 - 45 minutes from Ernakulam Main boat jetty to Mattancherry via Terminus jetty ( Willingdon Island ) and to Fort Kochi (Customs jetty) via Embarkation jetty ( Willingdon Island ). The ticket office opens 10 minutes before each sailing. Sail starts from 6am and ends at 9.30 pm .

There are ferries from Fort Kochi to Vypeen island from 6 am to 10 pm . A vehicular ferry is also available every half hour or so.