How to travel from Amritsar to Kakinada, India

The distance between Amritsar and Kakinada is around 1,946km (1,209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Amritsar to Kakinada by plane, taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Amritsar (ATQ) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time5h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,265($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to New Delhi and then to Samalkot Jn.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,510($19)
Operated by

Indian Railways

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kākināda.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Distance2,203km (1,369 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amritsar and Kakinada

There are several options for getting from Amritsar to Kakinada by plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,355 ($17) and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,265 ($130).

The distance between Amritsar and Kakinada is around 1,946km (1,209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,774km (1,102 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Amritsar and Kakinada by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amritsar to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx ₹10,265 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Amritsar and Kakinada, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,355 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amritsar and Kakinada. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amritsar to Kakinada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in New Delhi and Samalkot Jn. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Indian Railways run train services between Amritsar and Kakinada. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 11h, 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 Amritsar and Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Amritsar (ATQ) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 6h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amritsar to Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Amritsar (ATQ) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 Amritsar and Kakinada. The distance is around 2,203km (1,369 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amritsar to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ₹10,265 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amritsar and Kakinada

Transport options from Amritsar to Kakinada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
6h 20m
₹10,265($130)
on demand2,474km (1,537 miles)
Fly to Vijayawada (VGA), Train7h 45m
₹14,880($185)
once daily2,014km (1,251 miles)
Plane and Train7h 50m
₹11,700($145)
once daily1,946km (1,209 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 11h
₹1,510($19)
once daily2,412km (1,499 miles)
Train via Visakhapatnam2 days 2h
₹1,355($17)
3 times a week2,734km (1,699 miles)
Drive
1 day 7h
₹20,690($260)
on demand2,203km (1,369 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.

RJA
Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Kakinada
VTZ
Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Kakinada
HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
International Airport
Distance
399km (248 miles) from Kakinada