How to travel from Madurai to Kakinada, India

The distance between Madurai and Kakinada is around 980km (609 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Madurai 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 Madurai (IXM) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,640($95)
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Train

Take the train to Rajamundry and then to Kakinada Town.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Vijayawada and then to Ravulapalem then take a taxi to Kākināda.

  • Duration19h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,980($50)
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Drive

Drive to Kākināda.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Distance1,090km (677 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madurai and Kakinada

There are several options for getting from Madurai to Kakinada by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 18h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,640 ($95).

The distance between Madurai and Kakinada is around 980km (609 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 913km (567 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Madurai and Kakinada by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Madurai to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₹7,640 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Kakinada, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Madurai and Kakinada. It typically takes around 18h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Madurai to Kakinada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rajamundry. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 18h 40m.

Indian Railways run train services between Madurai and Kakinada. Trains depart once a week and will take around 18h 40m, 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 Madurai and Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Madurai (IXM) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Madurai to Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Madurai (IXM) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Madurai and Kakinada. The distance is around 1,090km (677 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madurai to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₹7,640 ($95).

How do I get from Madurai to Kakinada

Compare travel optionsbetween Madurai and Kakinada

Transport options from Madurai to Kakinada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
4hrs
₹7,640($95)
on demand980km (609 miles)
Plane and Train6h 50m
₹10,265($130)
once daily1,212km (753 miles)
Fly to Vijayawada (VGA), Train6h 55m
₹10,265($130)
once daily1,082km (672 miles)
Train
18h 40m
₹635($8)
once a week1,138km (707 miles)
Bus and Taxi
19h 15m
₹3,980($50)
once daily1,331km (827 miles)
Drive
15h 40m
₹10,265($130)
on demand1,090km (677 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