How to travel from Kakinada to Rishikesh, India

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Dehra Dun (DED).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,985($140)
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Train

Take the train to Agra Cantt and then to Yog Nagari Rishikesh.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,510($19)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Rishīkesh.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance1,939km (1,205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kakinada and Rishikesh

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kakinada and Rishikesh

Transport options from Kakinada to Rishikesh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar
4h 50m
₹10,985($140)
on demand1,879km (1,167 miles)
Train to Gannavaram, Fly7h 40m
₹16,395($205)
once daily1,919km (1,193 miles)
Train and Plane8h 35m
₹16,395($205)
once daily2,132km (1,325 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 15h
₹1,510($19)
once daily2,230km (1,386 miles)
Train via Hazrat Nizamuddin1 day 16h
₹1,510($19)
twice a week2,231km (1,386 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
₹18,225($230)
on demand1,939km (1,205 miles)

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Airports near Rishikesh

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

DED
Dehradun Airport (DED)
Domestic Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Rishikesh
IXC
Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Rishikesh
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
International Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Rishikesh