The Vijayawada to Visakhapatnam train route covers approximately 409 km by rail and takes around 7.4 hours depending on the type of train. Indian Railways operates multiple daily services on this route, connecting Andhra Pradesh to Andhra Pradesh.
This is a medium-distance route with both day and overnight options available. Multiple train types operate on this route — from premium Rajdhani and Vande Bharat to affordable Sleeper and General class services.
Train tickets can be booked on IRCTC up to 120 days in advance. During peak seasons (October-March, festivals, summer holidays), tickets sell out quickly — book early for confirmed berths.
Book on IRCTCApproximate fares for the 409 km journey. Actual fares vary by train, season, and booking time. Tatkal fares are higher.
| Class | Description | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 1AAC First Class | Private 2-berth cabins with door, premium bedding | ₹1,012 |
| 2AAC 2-Tier | Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight | ₹562 |
| 3AAC 3-Tier | Most popular AC class, good value | ₹405 |
| SLSleeper Class | Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths | ₹157 |
| 2SSecond Sitting | Non-AC reserved seating for short routes | ₹90 |
| CCAC Chair Car | AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi | ₹450 |
* Fares are approximate and may vary. Check IRCTC for exact pricing. Tatkal charges, GST, and dynamic pricing may apply.
| Train | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Runs | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Garib Rath
#12740 · GR
|
01:55 BZA |
07:30 VSKP |
5h 35m | Daily | 3A |
|
Bangalore-Puri Garib Rath Special
#08470 · GR
|
15:30 BZA |
22:20 VSKP |
6h 50m | Daily | 3A |
|
YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp
#12246 · Drnt
|
22:17 BZA |
VSKP |
Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL | |
|
Allapuzha Dhanbad Slip Express
#18190 · Exp
|
BZA |
VSKP |
Daily | 2A,3A,SL | |
|
Tirupati-Kolkata Shalimar Special
#08056 · SF
|
02:50 BZA |
09:15 VSKP |
6h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
YESVANTPUR - BHAGALPUR Anga SF Exp
#12253 · SF
|
03:00 BZA |
VSKP |
Daily | 2A,3A,SL | |
|
VASCO-DA-GAMA - HOWRAH Amaravati Exp
#18048 · Exp
|
03:00 BZA |
VSKP |
Daily | 2A,3A,SL | |
|
Tirumala Express
#17487 · Exp
|
03:30 BZA |
10:55 VSKP |
7h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Secunderabad Vishakaptnam Special
#08566 · Exp
|
03:55 BZA |
10:15 VSKP |
6h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Nagavali Express
#18310 · Exp
|
03:55 BZA |
10:15 VSKP |
6h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Nanded-Visakhapatnam Express
#18510 · Exp
|
03:55 BZA |
10:15 VSKP |
6h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai Bhubaneswar SF Express
#12829 · SF
|
04:15 BZA |
10:25 VSKP |
6h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar Express
#18495 · Exp
|
05:40 BZA |
11:45 VSKP |
6h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Tiruchirappalli-Howrah Express
#12664 · SF
|
05:40 BZA |
11:45 VSKP |
6h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
CHENNAI EGMORE - DIBRUGARH Weekly Exp
#15929 · Exp
|
05:40 BZA |
11:45 VSKP |
6h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
KANYAKUMARI - KOL HOWRAH Weekly Exp
#12666 · SF
|
05:40 BZA |
11:45 VSKP |
6h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
CHENNAI EGMORE - GUWAHATI Exp
#15629 · Exp
|
05:40 BZA |
11:45 VSKP |
6h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Puducherry-Bhubaneswar Express
#12897 · SF
|
05:40 BZA |
11:45 VSKP |
6h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Ratnachal SF Express
#12718 · SF
|
06:05 BZA |
12:05 VSKP |
6h 00m | Daily | CC |
|
Chennai-Howrah SF Mail
#12840 · SF
|
06:40 BZA |
13:00 VSKP |
6h 20m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Prasanti Express
#18464 · Exp
|
06:55 BZA |
13:15 VSKP |
6h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
LINK SUPERFAST EXPRESS
#12862 · SF
|
07:05 BZA |
13:30 VSKP |
6h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Dakshin Link SF Express
#12722-Slip · SF
|
07:05 BZA |
13:30 VSKP |
6h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Alappuzha Dhanbad Tatanagar Express Slip
#13352-Slip · Exp
|
07:30 BZA |
15:15 VSKP |
7h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
ALAPPUZHA - DHANBAD (Bokaro) Express
#13352 · Exp
|
07:30 BZA |
15:15 VSKP |
7h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Mumbai LTT-Visakhapatnam SF Express
#12750 · SF
|
08:00 BZA |
14:45 VSKP |
6h 45m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Vijayawada Visakhapatnam Passenger
#57225 · Pass
|
08:25 BZA |
18:55 VSKP |
10h 30m | Daily | |
|
Simhadri Express
#17239 · Exp
|
09:30 BZA |
17:50 VSKP |
8h 20m | Daily | CC |
|
YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH SF Exp
#12864 · SF
|
09:40 BZA |
15:55 VSKP |
6h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Swarna Jayanti Express
#12804 · SF
|
11:25 BZA |
17:25 VSKP |
6h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Ernakulam-Patna Express
#16309 · Exp
|
13:20 BZA |
19:25 VSKP |
6h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
BENGALURU - GUWAHATI (Kaziranga) SF Express
#12509 · SF
|
13:20 BZA |
19:25 VSKP |
6h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp
#12515 · SF
|
13:20 BZA |
19:25 VSKP |
6h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
SECUNDERABAD - GUWAHATI Exp
#12513 · SF
|
13:20 BZA |
19:30 VSKP |
6h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Janmabhoomi Express
#12806 · SF
|
13:40 BZA |
19:40 VSKP |
6h 00m | Daily | CC |
|
Konark Express
#11019 · Exp
|
14:20 BZA |
20:55 VSKP |
6h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Coromandel Express
#12842 · SF
|
15:25 BZA |
21:50 VSKP |
6h 25m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Shirdi-Visakhapatnam Weekly Special
#08568 · Exp
|
16:20 BZA |
22:45 VSKP |
6h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Gurudev Express
#12659 · SF
|
16:20 BZA |
23:05 VSKP |
6h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp
#15905 · Exp
|
16:20 BZA |
VSKP |
Daily | 2A,3A,SL | |
|
East Coast Express
#18646 · Exp
|
16:50 BZA |
23:45 VSKP |
6h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
BENGALURU - NEW TINSUKIA Weekly Exp
#15901 · Exp
|
17:00 BZA |
23:05 VSKP |
6h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp
#12507 · SF
|
17:00 BZA |
23:05 VSKP |
6h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express
#16323 · Exp
|
17:00 BZA |
23:05 VSKP |
6h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
YESVANTPUR - MUZAFFARPUR Weekly Exp
#15227 · Exp
|
17:00 BZA |
23:05 VSKP |
6h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Mysore - Howrah Special
#08004 · Exp
|
17:00 BZA |
00:10 VSKP |
7h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Tirupati-Bilaspur Express
#17482 · Exp
|
18:50 BZA |
04:40 VSKP |
9h 50m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Tirupati-Puri Express
#17480 · Exp
|
18:50 BZA |
04:40 VSKP |
9h 50m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Okha Puri Weekly Express
#18402 · Exp
|
19:25 BZA |
02:00 VSKP |
6h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Rayagada Passenger
#57271 · Pass
|
21:00 BZA |
08:00 VSKP |
11h 00m | Daily | SL |
|
Falaknuma Express
#12704 · SF
|
21:40 BZA |
03:30 VSKP |
5h 50m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
YESVANTPUR - HATIA SF Exp
#12836 · SF
|
21:55 BZA |
04:15 VSKP |
6h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
YESVANTPUR - TATANAGAR SF Exp
#12890 ·
|
21:55 BZA |
04:15 VSKP |
6h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
BENGALURU CANTT - BHUBANESWAR SF Exp
#12846 · SF
|
21:55 BZA |
04:15 VSKP |
6h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Tirupati - Bhubaneswar Weekly Special
#08472 · Exp
|
22:15 BZA |
05:00 VSKP |
6h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Visakha Express
#17016 · Exp
|
23:00 BZA |
07:15 VSKP |
8h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Godavari SF Express
#12728 · SF
|
23:20 BZA |
05:50 VSKP |
6h 30m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 57 trains.
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