Nearest railway station to Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
Kakinada Port (COA) is the nearest railway station to Kakinada, about 1.4 km away in a straight line, with 18 trains stopping there. The nearest big station is Rajamundry, about 48 km away, with 276 trains.
Kakinada has multiple railway stations. Kakinada Port (COA) is the nearest, about 1.4 km away in a straight line, with 18 trains. Kakinada Town (CCT), about 2.6 km away, has 30 trains. Samalkot Jn (SLO), about 13 km away, is a major junction with 202 trains. For most journeys, Samalkot Jn (SLO) offers far more trains and better connectivity than the Kakinada stations.
Samalkot Jn (SLO) has the best direct train connections. Hyderabad has 29 direct trains, the fastest taking about 6.4 hours. Kolkata has 14 direct trains (14.9 hours fastest), Chennai 14 direct trains (9.2 hours), Bengaluru 15 direct trains (14.6 hours), Delhi 2 direct trains (28.8 hours), Mumbai 3 direct trains (22.2 hours), Ahmedabad 3 direct trains (27.3 hours), and Pune 4 direct trains (18.8 hours).
Railway stations near Kakinada
| Station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Kakinada Port (COA) | 1.4 km | 18 |
| Kakinada Town (CCT) | 2.6 km | 30 |
| Samalkot Jn (SLO) | 13 km | 202 |
| Medapadu (MPU) | 16 km | 7 |
| Pithapuram (PAP) | 19 km | 26 |
| Rajamundry (RJY) bigger station, more trains |
48 km | 276 |
Straight-line distance from the Kakinada map point. By road it is longer, often much longer in hills. Train counts are trains that stop at the station in our timetable.
Direct trains to Kakinada Port from big cities
| From | Direct trains | Fastest |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1 | 17222 LTT COA Express about 25 h 5 min |
| Chennai | 2 | 17643 Circar Express about 16 h 20 min |
| Hyderabad | 4 | 12738 Goutami SF Express about 9 h 53 min |
| Ahmedabad | 1 | 12756 BVC COA SF Express about 31 h 50 min |
| Pune | 2 | 12756 BVC COA SF Express about 20 h 10 min |
Direct trains to Rajamundry from big cities
| From | Direct trains | Fastest |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 2 | 20806 AP Express about 28 h 3 min |
| Mumbai | 3 | 11019 Konark Express about 21 h 23 min |
| Kolkata | 26 | 12841 Coromandal Express about 15 h 41 min |
| Chennai | 22 | 20854 MAS BBS SF Express about 8 h 28 min |
| Bengaluru | 22 | 12836 SMVB Hatia Express about 13 h 48 min |
| Hyderabad | 34 | 20834 Vande Bharat Express about 5 h 43 min |
| Ahmedabad | 3 | 20804 GIMB VSKP SF Express about 26 h 23 min |
| Pune | 4 | 11019 Konark Express about 17 h 58 min |
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Tips for reaching Kakinada by train
- For most journeys, book to Samalkot Jn (SLO) 13 km away; it has 202 trains.
- From Hyderabad, the fastest direct train to Samalkot Jn takes about 6.4 hours, with 29 options.
- Kakinada Town (CCT), 2.6 km away, has only 30 trains; Samalkot is usually better.
- All distances here are straight-line; the road trip from the station is longer.
Questions about reaching Kakinada by train
Which is the nearest railway station to Kakinada?
Kakinada Port (COA), about 1.4 km away in a straight line, with 18 trains. But Samalkot Jn (SLO) 13 km away has 202 trains.
How many direct trains run from Hyderabad to Samalkot?
29 direct trains run from Hyderabad to Samalkot Jn. The fastest takes about 6.4 hours.
Should I take a train from Kakinada Town or Samalkot Jn?
Samalkot Jn (SLO) 13 km away is usually better; it has 202 trains compared to 30 at Kakinada Town.
Which big railway station is near Kakinada?
Rajamundry (RJY), about 48 km away in a straight line, has 276 trains.
Are there direct trains from Delhi to Rajamundry?
Yes, 2 direct trains run from Delhi stations to Rajamundry. The fastest, 20806 AP Express, takes about 28.1 hours.
Place location: OpenStreetMap contributors. Trains: Indian Railways timetable. Not affiliated with Indian Railways.