The distance between Chennai and Kakinada is around 571km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Chennai to Kakinada by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Madras (MAA) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda.
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Take the train to Kakinada Town.
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Take the bus to Nellore and then to Ravulapalem then take a taxi to Kākināda.
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There are several options for getting from Chennai to Kakinada by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹400 ($5) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,810 ($73).
The distance between Chennai and Kakinada is around 571km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 494km (307 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Chennai and Kakinada by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chennai to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₹5,810 ($73).
The cheapest way to travel between Chennai and Kakinada, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹400 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chennai and Kakinada. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chennai and Kakinada with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 15h 40m.
Indian Railways run train services between Chennai and Kakinada. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chennai and Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Madras (MAA) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 2h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chennai to Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Madras (MAA) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chennai and Kakinada. The distance is around 649km (403 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chennai to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₹5,810 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Taxi + 3 similar | 2h 55m | ₹5,810($73) | every 15 mins | 571km (355 miles) |
Fly to Vijayawada (VGA), Train | 5h 30m | ₹4,455($56) | once daily | 616km (383 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 45m | ₹5,255($66) | once daily | 802km (499 miles) |
Train, Plane and Taxi | 5h 10m | ₹6,130($77) | every 4 hours | 660km (410 miles) |
Train | 15h 40m | ₹400($5) | twice daily | 674km (419 miles) |
Bus and Taxi | 12h 15m | ₹2,945($37) | once daily | 669km (416 miles) |
Drive | 9h 25m | ₹6,130($77) | on demand | 649km (403 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Spicejet
Bharathi Travels
Vijayanand Travels
The following major airports near Kakinada offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.