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Kakinada to Bidhannagar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh to Bidhannagar, West Bengal.

1165 kmDistance
23.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹12920
Sedan₹15250
SUV₹19960
Innova / MUV₹22340
Tempo Traveller₹25930
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1280
AC Seater₹2100
Non-AC Sleeper₹1860
AC Sleeper₹2680
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3310
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Train
Sleeper₹730
Economy₹1200
Third AC₹1660
Second AC₹2360
First AC₹3290
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Kakinada to Bidhannagar

1165 km · ~25h 18m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kakinada

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 388

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 538

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 688

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 777

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 927

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1077

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bidhannagar

    Bidhannagar, West Bengal

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Kakinada to Bidhannagar

1165 km · ~25h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kakinada

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kakinada. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Kakinada → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~583 km

    ~12h 57m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,680

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 583)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bidhannagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Bidhannagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~583 km

    ~12h 57m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,680

  5. Arrive in Bidhannagar

    Bidhannagar, West Bengal

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Kakinada to Bidhannagar

Nearest railway stations: Samalkot Jn for Kakinada, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.

Direct trains

Falaknuma Express#12704 · Superfast
12:56 AMPithapuram
16h 5m165 stops
05:01 PMSantragachi Jn
YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp#12246 · Duronto
01:16 AMSamalkot Jn
14h 44m183 stops
04:00 PMHowrah Jn
VASCO-DA-GAMA - HOWRAH Amaravati Exp#18048 · Express
05:52 AMSamalkot Jn
15h 57m175 stops
09:49 PMSantragachi Jn
TirupatiSantragachi Superfast Express#22856 · Superfast
06:01 AMSamalkot Jn
16h 9m162 stops
10:10 PMSantragachi Jn
Tirupati-Kolkata Shalimar Special#08056 · Superfast
06:29 AMPithapuram
16h 16m165 stops
10:45 PMSantragachi Jn

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Kakinada to Bidhannagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kakinada to Bidhannagar is about 1165 km by road, roughly 23.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1165 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,920 · Sedan ₹15,250 · SUV ₹19,960 · Innova / MUV ₹22,340 · Tempo Traveller ₹25,930
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,280 · AC Seater ₹2,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,860 · AC Sleeper ₹2,680 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,310
  • Train: Sleeper ₹730 · Economy ₹1,200 · Third AC ₹1,660 · Second AC ₹2,360 · First AC ₹3,290

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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