How to travel from Gwalior to Kakinada, India

The distance between Gwalior and Kakinada is around 1,402km (871 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gwalior to Kakinada by plane, train, taxi 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 Gwalior (GWL) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time5h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,040($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Samalkot Jn.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,195($15)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kākināda.

  • Duration20h 55m
  • Distance1,402km (871 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gwalior and Kakinada

There are several options for getting from Gwalior to Kakinada by plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,195 ($15) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,040 ($100).

The distance between Gwalior and Kakinada is around 1,402km (871 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,092km (679 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Gwalior and Kakinada by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gwalior to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx ₹8,040 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Gwalior and Kakinada, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,195 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Gwalior 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 1h.

Indian Railways run train services between Gwalior and Kakinada. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 1h, 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 Gwalior and Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Gwalior (GWL) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 6h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gwalior to Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Gwalior (GWL) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ) then take the train to Kakinada Town. instead which will take 7h 30m.

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 Gwalior and Kakinada. The distance is around 1,402km (871 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gwalior to Kakinada is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around ₹9,470 ($120).

How do I get from Gwalior to Kakinada

Compare travel optionsbetween Gwalior and Kakinada

Transport options from Gwalior to Kakinada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar
6h 25m
₹8,040($100)
on demand2,148km (1,335 miles)
Plane and Train7h 30m
₹9,470($120)
once daily1,806km (1,122 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
₹1,195($15)
once daily1,651km (1,026 miles)
Drive
20h 55m
₹13,210($165)
on demand1,402km (871 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