How to travel from Rishikesh to Kakinada, India

The distance between Rishikesh and Kakinada is around 1,879km (1,167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rishikesh to Kakinada by plane, taxi, train 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 Dehra Dun (DED) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,995($115)
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Train

Take the train to Hazrat Nizamuddin and then to Samalkot Jn.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,510($19)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kākināda.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance1,941km (1,206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rishikesh and Kakinada

There are several options for getting from Rishikesh to Kakinada by plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,510 ($19) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,995 ($115).

The distance between Rishikesh and Kakinada is around 1,879km (1,167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,497km (930 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Rishikesh and Kakinada by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rishikesh to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ₹8,995 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Rishikesh and Kakinada, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,510 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rishikesh and Kakinada. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rishikesh to Kakinada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hazrat Nizamuddin and Samalkot Jn. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Indian Railways run train services between Rishikesh and Kakinada. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 12h, 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 Rishikesh and Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rishikesh to Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda. instead which will take 4h 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 Rishikesh and Kakinada. The distance is around 1,941km (1,206 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rishikesh to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ₹8,995 ($115).

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Transport options from Rishikesh to Kakinada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
4h 45m
₹8,995($115)
on demand1,879km (1,167 miles)
Fly to Vijayawada (VGA), Train7h 35m
₹12,415($155)
once daily1,919km (1,193 miles)
Plane and Train8h 30m
₹16,395($205)
once daily2,847km (1,769 miles)
Train
1 day 12h
₹1,510($19)
twice a week2,231km (1,386 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
₹18,225($230)
on demand1,941km (1,206 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