The distance between Kakinada and Rishikesh is around 1,879km (1,167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kakinada to Rishikesh by taxi, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rishikesh → Kakinada if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Dehra Dun (DED).
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Take the train to Agra Cantt and then to Yog Nagari Rishikesh.
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There are several options for getting from Kakinada to Rishikesh by taxi, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,510 ($19) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,985 ($140).
The distance between Kakinada and Rishikesh is around 1,879km (1,167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,497km (930 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Kakinada and Rishikesh by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kakinada to Rishikesh is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ₹10,985 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Kakinada and Rishikesh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,510 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kakinada and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kakinada to Rishikesh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Samalkot Jn and Agra Cantt. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.
Indian Railways run train services between Kakinada and Rishikesh. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 15h, 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 Kakinada and Rishikesh. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Dehra Dun (DED). instead which will take 4h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kakinada to Rishikesh. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Dehra Dun (DED). instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Rishikesh is Dehradun Airport (DED) (DED) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Rishikesh. Chandigarh Airport (IXC) (IXC) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kakinada and Rishikesh. The distance is around 1,939km (1,205 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kakinada to Rishikesh is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ₹10,985 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 50m | ₹10,985($140) | on demand | 1,879km (1,167 miles) |
Train to Gannavaram, Fly | 7h 40m | ₹16,395($205) | once daily | 1,919km (1,193 miles) |
Train and Plane | 8h 35m | ₹16,395($205) | once daily | 2,132km (1,325 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 1 day 15h | ₹1,510($19) | once daily | 2,230km (1,386 miles) |
Train via Hazrat Nizamuddin | 1 day 16h | ₹1,510($19) | twice a week | 2,231km (1,386 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | ₹18,225($230) | on demand | 1,939km (1,205 miles) |
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The following major airports near Rishikesh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.