How to travel from Pune to Kakinada, India

The distance between Pune and Kakinada is around 934km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Pune 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 Pune (PNQ) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,005($88)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Kakinada Town.

  • Duration20h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹555($7)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Hyderabad and then to Peddapuram.

  • Duration20h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,500($44)
Operated by

IntrCity SmartBus

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Drive

Drive to Kākināda.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Distance1,031km (640 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pune and Kakinada

There are several options for getting from Pune to Kakinada by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹555 ($7) and will take around 20h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,005 ($88).

The distance between Pune and Kakinada is around 934km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 895km (556 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Pune and Kakinada by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pune to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₹7,005 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Pune and Kakinada, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹555 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pune and Kakinada. It typically takes around 20h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Pune and Kakinada with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 20h 25m.

Indian Railways run train services between Pune and Kakinada. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 20h 25m, 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 Pune and Kakinada. It typically takes around 20h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pune to Kakinada. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hyderabad and Peddapuram. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 25m.

IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Pune and Kakinada. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pune to Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Pune (PNQ) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Pune and Kakinada. The distance is around 1,031km (640 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pune to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₹7,005 ($88).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pune and Kakinada

Transport options from Pune to Kakinada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 3 similar
4h 10m
₹7,005($88)
every 15 mins934km (580 miles)
Fly to Visakhapatnam (VTZ), Train6h 35m
₹8,040($100)
once daily1,164km (723 miles)
Plane and Train7h 45m
₹10,030($125)
once daily1,430km (889 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi6h 55m
₹6,445($81)
hourly1,236km (768 miles)
Train
20h 25m
₹555($7)
6 times a week1,121km (697 miles)
Bus
20h 25m
₹3,500($44)
once daily1,016km (631 miles)
Drive
14h 25m
₹9,710($120)
on demand1,031km (640 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