How to travel from Kozhikode to Kakinada, India

The distance between Kozhikode and Kakinada is around 1,021km (634 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Kozhikode 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 Calicut (CCJ) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,800($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Renigunta Jn and then to Kakinada Town.

  • Duration24h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Hyderabad Lakdi Ka Pool and then to Peddapuram.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,900($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kākināda.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Distance1,165km (724 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kozhikode and Kakinada

There are several options for getting from Kozhikode to Kakinada by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 24h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,800 ($100).

The distance between Kozhikode and Kakinada is around 1,021km (634 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 951km (591 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Kozhikode and Kakinada by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kozhikode to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ₹7,800 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Kozhikode and Kakinada, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹715 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kozhikode and Kakinada. It typically takes around 24h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kozhikode to Kakinada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Renigunta Jn. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 24h 55m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kozhikode and Kakinada. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 24h 55m, 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 Kozhikode and Kakinada. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kozhikode to Kakinada. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hyderabad Lakdi Ka Pool, Lakdi-ka-pul, Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station and Peddapuram. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

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

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kozhikode to Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Calicut (CCJ) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Kozhikode and Kakinada. The distance is around 1,165km (724 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kozhikode to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ₹7,800 ($100).

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Transport options from Kozhikode to Kakinada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 4 similar
4h 30m
₹7,800($100)
on demand1,082km (672 miles)
Fly to Vijayawada (VGA), Train6h 55m
₹22,365($280)
once daily1,021km (634 miles)
Plane and Train7h 15m
₹8,435($105)
once daily1,314km (816 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi5h 45m
₹7,960($100)
hourly1,206km (750 miles)
Train to Podanur Jn, plane and taxi7h 15m
₹7,240($90)
every 4 hours1,321km (821 miles)
Train + 1 similar
24h 55m
₹715($9)
twice a week1,251km (777 miles)
Train via Krishnarajapurm1 day 6h
₹795($10)
once a week1,533km (953 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
₹3,900($49)
once daily1,374km (854 miles)
Drive
17h 20m
₹10,985($140)
on demand1,165km (724 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