How to travel from Varanasi to Kakinada, India

The distance between Varanasi and Kakinada is around 1,225km (761 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 45m.

6 routes found

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

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,255($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Adra Jn and then to Samalkot Jn.

  • Duration23h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,510($19)
Operated by

Indian Railways

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kākināda.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Distance1,225km (761 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Varanasi and Kakinada

There are several options for getting from Varanasi to Kakinada by plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 1 day 7h. 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 ₹12,255 ($155).

The distance between Varanasi and Kakinada is around 1,225km (761 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 917km (570 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Varanasi and Kakinada by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Varanasi to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ₹12,255 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Varanasi and Kakinada, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Varanasi and Kakinada. It typically takes around 23h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Varanasi to Kakinada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn., Adra Jn and Samalkot Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 23h 25m.

Indian Railways run train services between Varanasi and Kakinada. Trains depart once a week and will take around 23h 25m, 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 Varanasi and Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Varanasi (VNS) 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 Varanasi to Kakinada. We recommend that you fly from Varanasi (VNS) 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 Varanasi and Kakinada. The distance is around 1,225km (761 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Varanasi to Kakinada is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ₹12,255 ($155).

How do I get from Varanasi to Kakinada

Compare travel optionsbetween Varanasi and Kakinada

Transport options from Varanasi to Kakinada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
4h 45m
₹12,255($155)
on demand1,466km (911 miles)
Plane and Train7h 40m
₹10,505($130)
once daily1,719km (1,068 miles)
Fly to Vijayawada (VGA), Train8h 15m
₹13,690($170)
once daily2,279km (1,416 miles)
Train + 1 similar
23h 25m
₹1,510($19)
once a week1,551km (964 miles)
Train via Khammam1 day 7h
₹955($12)
3 times a week1,914km (1,189 miles)
Drive
18h 20m
₹11,540($145)
on demand1,225km (761 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