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.
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.
👋 Also check out Kakinada → Rishikesh if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Rajahmundry (RJA) then take a taxi to Kākināda.
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Take the train to Hazrat Nizamuddin and then to Samalkot Jn.
Indian Railways
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 4h 45m | ₹8,995($115) | on demand | 1,879km (1,167 miles) |
Fly to Vijayawada (VGA), Train | 7h 35m | ₹12,415($155) | once daily | 1,919km (1,193 miles) |
Plane and Train | 8h 30m | ₹16,395($205) | once daily | 2,847km (1,769 miles) |
Train | 1 day 12h | ₹1,510($19) | twice a week | 2,231km (1,386 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | ₹18,225($230) | on demand | 1,941km (1,206 miles) |
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Indian Railways
The following major airports near Kakinada offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.