How to travel from Kakinada to Kolkata, India

The distance between Kakinada and Kolkata is around 950km (590 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kakinada to Kolkata 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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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Kolkata (CCU).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,595($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Howrah Jn.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹875($11)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kolkata.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Distance1,017km (632 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kakinada and Kolkata

There are several options for getting from Kakinada to Kolkata by taxi, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 17h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,595 ($110).

The distance between Kakinada and Kolkata is around 950km (590 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 883km (549 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Kakinada and Kolkata by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kakinada to Kolkata is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ₹8,595 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Kakinada and Kolkata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹875 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kakinada and Kolkata. It typically takes around 17h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kakinada to Kolkata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Samalkot Jn. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 17h 20m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kakinada and Kolkata. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 17h 20m, 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 Kolkata. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Kolkata (CCU). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kakinada to Kolkata. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Kolkata (CCU). instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Kolkata is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) (CCU) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Kolkata. Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) (RDP) 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 Kolkata. The distance is around 1,017km (632 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kakinada to Kolkata is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ₹8,595 ($110).

How do I get from Kakinada to Kolkata

Compare travel optionsbetween Kakinada and Kolkata

Transport options from Kakinada to Kolkata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 3 similar
4h 45m
₹8,595($110)
every 10 mins1,643km (1,021 miles)
Train and Plane7h 15m
₹4,855($61)
once daily950km (590 miles)
Train to Gannavaram, Fly7h 45m
₹13,210($165)
once daily1,684km (1,046 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train7hrs
₹8,915($110)
hourly1,762km (1,095 miles)
Train
17h 20m
₹875($11)
every 20 mins1,045km (649 miles)
Drive
14h 40m
₹9,550($120)
on demand1,017km (632 miles)

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Airports near Kolkata

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

CCU
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Kolkata
RDP
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Kolkata
IXR
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
323km (200 miles) from Kolkata