How to travel from Meghalaya to Kakinada, India
The distance between Meghalaya and Kakinada is around 1,499km (932 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Meghalaya 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.
👋 Also check out Kakinada → Meghalaya if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical cost₹8,275($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Taxi and Train
Take a taxi to Kamakhya then take the train to Samalkot Jn.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost₹3,580($45)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Meghalaya and Kakinada
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Meghalaya to Kakinada by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹1,590 ($20) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,275 ($105).
The distance between Meghalaya and Kakinada is around 1,499km (932 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,328km (825 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Meghalaya and Kakinada by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Meghalaya to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ₹8,275 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Meghalaya and Kakinada, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,590 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Meghalaya and Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Meghalaya and Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Meghalaya to Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 5h 45m.
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 Meghalaya and Kakinada. The distance is around 1,807km (1,123 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Meghalaya to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ₹8,275 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Meghalaya and Kakinada
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar | 5h 45m | ₹8,275($105) | on demand | 2,164km (1,345 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 7h 45m | ₹8,120($100) | once daily | 1,499km (932 miles) |
Taxi and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 12h | ₹3,580($45) | twice a week | 2,110km (1,311 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 15h | ₹1,590($20) | once a week | 2,189km (1,360 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | ₹17,030($215) | on demand | 1,807km (1,123 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Meghalaya and Kakinada
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
AirAsia India
Go First
Train operators
Indian Railways
Bus companies
Assam Transport
Airports near Kakinada
The following major airports near Kakinada offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Kakinada
Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Kakinada
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
- Distance
- 399km (248 miles) from Kakinada