Key hubs
Kakinada airport and railway station
- Airport
- Rajahmundry Airport (RJA), about 55 km away by road; Visakhapatnam (VTZ) is much farther, around 3 hours by road
- Railway station
- Kakinada Town (CCT) in the city; Samalkot Junction (SLO), about 13 km away, is the main junction on the Howrah–Chennai line
- Getting around
- Autos and app cabs in town; a hired car is the practical way to reach Coringa, Samalkot and Gollala Mamidada
How to reach Kakinada by air
Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) is the nearest, about 55 km away, roughly 1.5 hours by road. Visakhapatnam (VTZ) is much farther, around 3 hours by road, and has more flights.
How to reach Kakinada by train
Kakinada Town (CCT) is the city station. Samalkot Junction (SLO), about 13 km away, lies on the Howrah–Chennai main line and is a better choice for many through trains.
How to reach Kakinada by road
National Highway 216 passes through Kakinada, linking it with Rajahmundry and the coast. Roads to Sarpavaram, Samalkot and Coringa are paved; check conditions in the rains.
Getting around Kakinada
Autos and app cabs work within town. For Coringa, Samalkot, Gollala Mamidada and Uppada, hire a car with a driver for the day, as public transport is limited.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Kakinada
- Go to Coringa in the morning and carry water, a hat and repellent; there is little shade on the walk to the creek.
- Hire a car with a driver for the temple circuit; public transport to Samalkot and Gollala Mamidada is limited.
- Check weather before travelling from October to December, as cyclones can close roads and cancel boat rides.
- Temples need modest dress and bare feet on hot stone; carry socks.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.