How to travel from Kakinada to Gaya, India

The distance between Kakinada and Gaya is around 1,162km (722 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kakinada to Gaya by taxi, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Marri Palem Halt then fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Gaya (GAY).

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹19,020($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Adra Jn and then to Gaya Jn.

  • Duration21h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,115($14)
Operated by

Indian Railways

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Gaya.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Distance1,162km (722 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kakinada and Gaya

There are several options for getting from Kakinada to Gaya by taxi, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,515 ($105).

The distance between Kakinada and Gaya is around 1,162km (722 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 902km (561 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Kakinada and Gaya by taxi, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kakinada to Gaya is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx ₹8,515 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Kakinada and Gaya, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kakinada and Gaya. It typically takes around 21h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kakinada to Gaya. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Samalkot Jn and Adra Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 21h 50m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kakinada and Gaya. Trains depart once a week and will take around 21h 50m, 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 Kakinada and Gaya. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Patna (PAT) then take the train to Gaya Jn. instead which will take 5h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kakinada to Gaya. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Patna (PAT) then take the train to Gaya Jn. instead which will take 5h 60m.

The closest major airport to Gaya is Gaya Airport (GAY) (GAY) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Gaya. Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) (PAT) and Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) (IXR) 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 Kakinada and Gaya. The distance is around 1,162km (722 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kakinada to Gaya is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around ₹8,515 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kakinada and Gaya

Transport options from Kakinada to Gaya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
8h 50m
₹19,020($240)
once daily2,419km (1,503 miles)
Train to Gannavaram, plane8h 55m
₹11,940($150)
once daily1,717km (1,067 miles)
Train to Marri Palem Halt, plane9h 5m
₹8,755($110)
once daily1,506km (936 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train5h 60m
₹8,515($105)
hourly1,677km (1,042 miles)
Taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA), plane and train9h 50m
₹7,960($100)
every 20 mins1,728km (1,074 miles)
Train + 1 similar
21h 50m
₹1,115($14)
once a week1,332km (828 miles)
Train via Vijayawada Jn1 day 11h
₹955($12)
once a week1,853km (1,151 miles)
Drive
17h 10m
₹10,905($135)
on demand1,162km (722 miles)

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Airports near Gaya

The following major airports near Gaya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

GAY
Gaya Airport (GAY)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Gaya
PAT
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Gaya
IXR
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Gaya