Marine Drive, Kochi

Marine Drive Walkway, Marine Drive, Ernakulam

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Sightseeing

Entry Fee & Ticket

Marine Drive open 12:00 am to 11:59 pm every day, No entry fee. | No Entry Fee

Opening Time & Days

Marine Drive is open 24 hours a day, all days of the week

Open Days

Marine Drive is alway open for visitors.

Best Time to Visit

May, June, July, August

Place Visit With

Married Couples Unmarried Couples Youngsters

Place Type

Sightseeing

Nearest Metro Stations

MG Road Metro Station

2.5 km away

Maharajas College Metro Station

2.6 km away

Town Hall Metro Station

3.1 km away

Ernakulam South Metro Station

3.2 km away

Tripunithura Terminal Metro Station

3.8 km away

Kaloor Metro Station

3.8 km away

How to Reach Marine Drive

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Marine Drive.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into Cochin International Airport

23.7 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Ernakulam North Railway Station

3.5 km away

About Marine Drive

Marine Drive is a picturesque resort in Kochi, India. Marine Drive spans a distance of 140 meters from Jankar Jetty in the north to Ernakulam Boat Jetty in the south. In the 1980s, GCDA initiated the Kochi Marine Drive project, since then it has become a famous sightseeing destination for tourists and the local population. It is built in front of the backwaters, and is a popular hangout for the local population. Despite its name, no vehicles are allowed on the walkway.

Interesting facts about Marine Drive

Marine Drive is slowly gaining ground as another busy retail hub. The bustling GCDA Commercial Complex along the coast is a kaleidoscope of many commercial establishments and other establishments, fast food and cafes, and numerous shops selling anything from perfumes to high-capacity refrigerators.
Luxury apartments, elegant hotels and office buildings are located on either side of the main Shanmugam Road, which ends at the High Court Junction at the northern end, where the Rama Mohan Palace - the seat of the Kerala High Court - is located.
Evening walks by the water are a favorite pastime. The splendidly constructed Marine Drive, which is a 3 kilometer long walking route on the banks of Vembanattu Kayal, will surely provide a pleasant experience to its visitors.

Marine Drive FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Marine Drive Walkway, Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Kochi.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Marine Drive: Marine Drive open 12:00 am to 11:59 pm every day, No entry fee. | No Entry Fee Marine Drive is open 24 hours a day, all days of the week.

𝒜. You should visit Marine Drive during May, June, July, August months for best experience.