How to travel from Kochi to Kakinada, India

The distance between Kochi and Kakinada is around 1,254km (779 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kochi to Kakinada by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Kochi (COK) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,320($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Samalkot Jn.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,035($13)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Hyderabad Mehdipatnam and then to Peddapuram.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,095($64)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kākināda.

  • Duration17h 60m
  • Distance1,254km (779 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kochi and Kakinada

There are several options for getting from Kochi to Kakinada by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,320 ($90).

The distance between Kochi and Kakinada is around 1,254km (779 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,024km (636 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Kochi and Kakinada by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kochi to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ₹7,320 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Kochi and Kakinada, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kochi and Kakinada. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kochi to Kakinada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Samalkot Jn. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Indian Railways run train services between Kochi and Kakinada. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 1h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kochi and Kakinada. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kochi to Kakinada. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kalamassery, Hyderabad Mehdipatnam, Gandhi Bhavan, Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station and Peddapuram. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Kallada Tours and Travels and IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Kochi and Kakinada. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kochi to Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (COK) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Kakinada is Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) (RJA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Kakinada. Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) (VTZ) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) 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 Kochi and Kakinada. The distance is around 1,254km (779 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kochi to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ₹7,320 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kochi and Kakinada

Transport options from Kochi to Kakinada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 3 similar
4h 20m
₹7,320($90)
on demand1,278km (794 miles)
Fly to Vijayawada (VGA), Train7h 15m
₹12,735($160)
once daily1,319km (820 miles)
Plane and Train7h 25m
₹7,960($100)
once daily1,346km (837 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi7h 25m
₹7,085($89)
every 4 hours1,344km (835 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
₹1,035($13)
once daily1,344km (835 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
₹5,095($64)
once daily1,639km (1,019 miles)
Drive
17h 60m
₹11,780($150)
on demand1,254km (779 miles)

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Airports near Kakinada

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

RJA
Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Kakinada
VTZ
Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Kakinada
HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
International Airport
Distance
399km (248 miles) from Kakinada