55 km · about 1.5 hours
Kochi to Alleppey Taxi
The shortest of the standard Kerala transfers — 55km down NH66 through Aroor and Cherthala, with backwater on one side most of the way.
55 kmRoad distance
1.5 hrsTypical drive time
₹1,100+Sedan, one way
24×7Booking and pickup
Estimated one-way fare
Worked out from our per-km rate plus the driver allowance for this distance. It is an estimate, not a meter — confirm the exact figure on the call, since a night halt, an interstate permit or a detour changes it.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per km | Est. one way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire / Etios Sedan |
4 | ₹13 | ₹1,100 |
| Maruti Ertiga MPV |
6 | ₹16 | ₹1,300 |
| Toyota Innova Crysta SUV |
6 | ₹19 | ₹1,550 |
| Tempo Traveller 12+1 Tempo |
12 | ₹24 | ₹1,900 |
| Tempo Traveller 17+1 Tempo |
17 | ₹28 | ₹2,150 |
| Force Urbania Luxury Van |
13 | ₹38 | ₹2,900 |
Includes driver allowance. Tolls, parking and permits at actuals. Round trips are quoted lower per km than two one-way fares.
The route
Via: Aroor → Cherthala → NH66
- AroorWhere the highway first meets the backwater.
- Chellanam coast roadSlower coastal alternative with sea views.
- CherthalaCoir town, halfway point.
- Marari Beach11km detour north of Alleppey.
- Punnamada jettyMain houseboat boarding point.
Driver's note. Houseboats board around noon. Leaving Kochi airport by 9:30am lands you at the jetty comfortably. Tell us which jetty your operator uses — Punnamada and Finishing Point are 4km apart.
Kochi to Alleppey — common questions
How long is the drive?
About 1.5 hours from Ernakulam, 2 hours from the airport.
Will you drop at my houseboat?
Yes, directly at the jetty your operator names.
Can the driver wait overnight?
Yes, with an overnight charge. He is at the jetty for your 9am checkout.
Is the coastal road worth it?
Prettier, about 30 minutes slower. Worth it if you are not chasing a boarding time.
Other routes on this side of Kerala
Doing more than one stop?
Hills, backwaters and beach in one trip, same car and driver throughout. Usually cheaper than booking each leg separately.
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