How to travel from Alappuzha to Kakinada, India
The distance between Alappuzha and Kakinada is around 1,299km (807 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Alappuzha to Kakinada by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kakinada → Alappuzha if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Aluva, plane
Take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Vijayawada (VGA) then take the train to Kakinada Town.
- Duration8h 40m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost₹11,860($150)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Samalkot Jn.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₹1,035($13)
Indian Railways
Bus, Train and Taxi
Take the bus to Coimbatore and then to Vijayawada Hanumanpet then take the train to Rajamundry then take a taxi to Kākināda.
- Duration24h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₹4,855($61)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alappuzha and Kakinada
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alappuzha to Kakinada by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,445 ($81).
The distance between Alappuzha and Kakinada is around 1,299km (807 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,052km (654 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Alappuzha and Kakinada by train, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alappuzha to Kakinada is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx ₹6,445 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Alappuzha and Kakinada, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alappuzha and Kakinada. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alappuzha to Kakinada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Samalkot Jn. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Indian Railways run train services between Alappuzha and Kakinada. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 2h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alappuzha and Kakinada. We recommend that you take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alappuzha to Kakinada. We recommend that you take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Kakinada is Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) (RJA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Kakinada. Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) (VTZ) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Alappuzha and Kakinada. The distance is around 1,299km (807 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alappuzha to Kakinada is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ₹6,445 ($81).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alappuzha and Kakinada
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Aluva, plane + 5 similar | 8h 40m | ₹11,860($150) | once daily | 1,371km (852 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 8h 45m | ₹7,085($89) | once daily | 1,398km (869 miles) |
| Train to Trivandrum Pett, plane | 9h 45m | ₹7,320($90) | twice a week | 1,544km (960 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 5h 40m | ₹6,445($81) | every 2 hours | 1,330km (826 miles) |
| Train to Trivandrum Pett, plane and taxi | 7hrs | ₹7,085($89) | twice a week | 1,312km (815 miles) |
| Train to Podanur Jn, plane and taxi | 9h 40m | ₹7,240($90) | once daily | 1,399km (869 miles) |
Train | 1 day 2h | ₹1,035($13) | once daily | 1,401km (871 miles) |
Bus, Train and Taxi | 24h 50m | ₹4,855($61) | once daily | 1,403km (872 miles) |
Drive | 18h 35m | ₹12,255($155) | on demand | 1,299km (807 miles) |
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Airports near Kakinada
The following major airports near Kakinada offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Kakinada
Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Kakinada
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
- Distance
- 399km (248 miles) from Kakinada