How to travel from Kolkata to Kakinada, India

The distance between Kolkata and Kakinada is around 951km (591 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kolkata to Kakinada by plane, taxi, 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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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,800($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Samalkot Jn.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹875($11)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kākināda.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Distance1,014km (630 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kolkata and Kakinada

There are several options for getting from Kolkata to Kakinada by plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,800 ($100).

The distance between Kolkata and Kakinada is around 951km (591 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 883km (549 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Kolkata and Kakinada by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kolkata to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ₹7,800 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Kolkata and Kakinada, 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 Kolkata and Kakinada. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kolkata to Kakinada. 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 15h 45m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kolkata and Kakinada. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 15h 45m, 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 Kolkata and Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kolkata to Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Kolkata and Kakinada. The distance is around 1,014km (630 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kolkata to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ₹7,800 ($100).

How do I get from Kolkata to Kakinada

Compare travel optionsbetween Kolkata and Kakinada

Transport options from Kolkata to Kakinada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar
4h 55m
₹7,800($100)
every 10 mins1,644km (1,021 miles)
Plane and Train6h 40m
₹4,855($61)
once daily951km (591 miles)
Train
15h 45m
₹875($11)
every 20 mins1,045km (649 miles)
Drive
14h 35m
₹9,550($120)
on demand1,014km (630 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