Kochi Metro is an elevated rail network serving Kochi, with 26 stations across 28 km. It connects with the wider transport network, including Water Metro terminals at Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, making it useful to understand how rail and water services fit together when planning trips around the city.
- Network: 26 elevated stations across 28 km.
- Rail route: Aluva to Thrippunithura, with stations including Edapally, Ernakulam South and Vyttila.
- Water connections: Fort Kochi and Mattancherry are among the Water Metro terminals.
How the Kochi Metro network is laid out
Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. describes an elevated route between Aluva and Thrippunithura, with 26 stations spanning 28 km. Stations run in sequence from Aluva through Pulinchodu, Companypady, Ambattukavu, Muttom, Kalamassery, Cochin University, Pathadipalam, Edapally, Changampuzha Park, Palarivattom, JLN Stadium, Kaloor, Town Hall, M.G. Road, Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam South, Kadavanthra, Elamkulam, Vyttila, Thaikoodam, Petta, Vadakkekotta and SN Junction to Thrippunithura.
Metro rail is one part of Kochi’s integrated transport network, alongside Water Metro and feeder services. For a broader look at how ferries, buses and local connections fit around the city, see this guide to Kochi public transport.
Which Kochi Metro stations help with visitor journeys?
Aluva and Thrippunithura mark opposite ends of the rail route, while stations such as Edapally, Ernakulam South and Vyttila provide useful points to identify when planning a city journey. The station sequence can help you work out which direction to travel before you board.
For a journey involving Fort Kochi or Mattancherry, factor in the Water Metro as well as rail. Fort Kochi Terminal and Mattancherry Terminal are among the Water Metro network’s terminals. Fort Kochi is described as a tourist destination, and Mattancherry Palace is close to the Fort Kochi terminal.
Those water connections are especially relevant when you are planning the onward part of a trip rather than expecting the rail network to reach every destination directly. Check which terminal best fits your plans and how you will continue from there.
How do you get from Mattancherry to a metro station?
Mattancheri station is about 23 minutes on foot or 6 minutes by car from Edassery Mansion. Allow for that connection when planning the start of a rail journey.
Mattancherry also has a Water Metro terminal, giving you another public-transport connection to consider. Since rail and water services form part of an integrated network, the best route depends on where you are going and which terminal is convenient for the next leg.
A trip from Cochin International Airport includes a road-transfer leg before metro journeys begin; the Cochin International Airport to Edassery Mansion transfer guide covers that connection.
Tickets, timings and accessibility
Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. provides timetable information, and service hours and intervals can change. Check the official site before you go. KMRL also publishes route, schedule and fare-related data in GTFS-static format.
Feeder services are part of the integrated transport network, but check current information when planning a connection. A feeder timetable page is available, while older fare material should not be treated as confirmation of current routes or prices.
For a practical plan, identify your rail station and any Water Metro terminal needed for the onward leg, then verify the relevant service details before setting out. Accessibility details and ticket prices are not covered here.
FAQs
How many stations does Kochi Metro have?
Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. describes the network as having 26 elevated stations across 28 km.
Does Kochi Metro connect with Water Metro?
KMRL presents metro rail, Water Metro and feeder services as parts of an integrated transport network. Fort Kochi and Mattancherry are among the Water Metro terminals.
Is there a metro station in Mattancherry?
Mattancherry has a Water Metro terminal, while Mattancheri station is the rail connection for the area.
Where does the Kochi Metro route run?
The route runs from Aluva to Thrippunithura, serving stations including Edapally, Ernakulam South and Vyttila.