How to travel from Kurnool to Kakinada, India

The distance between Kurnool and Kakinada is around 535km (332 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 7h 40m.

7 routes found

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

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Train to Malakpet, plane

Take the train to Malakpet then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Vijayawada (VGA) then take the train to Kakinada Town.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,775($60)
Operated by

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Train via Vijayawada Jn

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

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹400($5)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kākināda.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,735($160)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Kākināda.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance535km (332 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurnool and Kakinada

There are several options for getting from Kurnool to Kakinada by train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹400 ($5) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹4,935 ($62).

The distance between Kurnool and Kakinada is around 535km (332 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 464km (289 miles)

It takes around 14h 20m to get from Kurnool and Kakinada by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kurnool to Kakinada is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx ₹4,935 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Kurnool and Kakinada, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹400 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurnool and Kakinada. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kurnool to Kakinada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Secunderabad. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kurnool and Kakinada. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 14h 20m, 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 Kurnool and Kakinada. We recommend that you take the train to Malakpet then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 7h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurnool to Kakinada. We recommend that you take the train to Malakpet then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 7h 40m.

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 Kurnool and Kakinada. The distance is around 535km (332 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurnool to Kakinada is to take the train which takes, on average, 14h 20m and will usually cost around ₹480 ($6).

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Transport options from Kurnool to Kakinada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Malakpet, plane + 2 similar
10h 20m
₹4,775($60)
once daily727km (452 miles)
Train and Plane10h 55m
₹5,570($70)
once daily940km (584 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi7h 40m
₹4,935($62)
twice daily687km (427 miles)
Train via Vijayawada Jn + 1 similar
12h 55m
₹400($5)
3 times a week631km (392 miles)
Train14h 20m
₹480($6)
6 times a week806km (501 miles)
Taxi
7h 45m
₹12,735($160)
on demand535km (332 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
₹5,015($63)
on demand535km (332 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