How to travel from Kakinada to Meghalaya, India
The distance between Kakinada and Meghalaya is around 1,500km (932 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kakinada to Meghalaya by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Meghalaya → Kakinada if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Gauhati (GAU).
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical cost₹11,460($145)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to Kamakhya then take a taxi to Shillong.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost₹3,420($43)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kakinada and Meghalaya
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kakinada to Meghalaya by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₹1,590 ($20) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,460 ($145).
The distance between Kakinada and Meghalaya is around 1,500km (932 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,328km (825 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Kakinada and Meghalaya by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kakinada to Meghalaya is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx ₹11,460 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Kakinada and Meghalaya, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹1,590 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kakinada and Meghalaya. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 5h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kakinada and Meghalaya. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 5h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kakinada to Meghalaya. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Meghalaya is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) (GAU) which is approximately 69km (43 miles) from Meghalaya. Shillong Airport (SHL) (SHL) and Kumbhirgram Airport (IXS) (IXS) 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 Meghalaya. The distance is around 1,796km (1,116 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kakinada to Meghalaya is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ₹11,460 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kakinada and Meghalaya
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 55m | ₹11,460($145) | on demand | 2,503km (1,555 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 55m | ₹10,505($130) | once daily | 1,500km (932 miles) |
| Train to Gannavaram, Fly | 8h 55m | ₹17,670($220) | once daily | 2,549km (1,584 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 10h 45m | ₹11,940($150) | once daily | 1,640km (1,019 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 1 day 13h | ₹3,420($43) | twice a week | 2,108km (1,310 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 16h | ₹1,590($20) | once a week | 2,189km (1,360 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | ₹16,870($210) | on demand | 1,796km (1,116 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kakinada and Meghalaya
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
AirAsia India
Air India Limited
FlexFlight ApS
Spicejet
Train operators
Indian Railways
Bus companies
Assam Transport
Airports near Meghalaya
The following major airports near Meghalaya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Meghalaya
Shillong Airport (SHL)
- Distance
- 70km (44 miles) from Meghalaya
Kumbhirgram Airport (IXS)
- Distance
- 183km (113 miles) from Meghalaya