Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada Train

Schedule, Fares & Booking Information
🚆 ~7.4 hours 💰 from ₹157 🚌 ~409 km
~7.4 hrs
Journey time
~409 km
Distance
₹157+
Sleeper fare
Daily
Frequency
🚆 Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada train route

The Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada 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.

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💰 Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada train fare (approximate)

Approximate fares for the 409 km journey. Actual fares vary by train, season, and booking time. Tatkal fares are higher.

ClassDescriptionApprox. 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.

🚆 Trains from Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada (56 trains)
Train Departure Arrival Duration Runs Classes
HOWRAH - YESVANTPUR AC Duronto Exp
#12245 · Drnt
VSKP
05:08
BZA
Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Visakhapatnam Secunderabad Garib Rath Express
#12739 · GR
20:30
VSKP
02:10
BZA
5h 40m Daily 3A
Puri-Bangalore weekly Garib Rath special
#08469 · GR
23:00
VSKP
05:10
BZA
6h 10m Daily 3A
DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp
#15906 · Exp
VSKP
07:15
BZA
Daily 2A,3A,SL
BHAGALPUR - YESVANTPUR Anga SF Exp
#12254 · SF
VSKP
18:45
BZA
Daily 2A,3A,SL
HOWRAH - VASCO DA GAMA Amravati Exp
#18047 · Exp
VSKP
18:45
BZA
Daily 2A,3A,SL
East Coast Express
#18645 · Exp
04:05
VSKP
11:00
BZA
6h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Coromandel Express
#12841 · SF
04:45
VSKP
10:20
BZA
5h 35m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Shalimar-Tirupati Special
#08055 · SF
05:00
VSKP
10:40
BZA
5h 40m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Visakhapatnam Sainagar Shirdi special
#08567 · Exp
05:30
VSKP
11:35
BZA
6h 05m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Janmabhoomi Express
#12805 · SF
06:00
VSKP
11:45
BZA
5h 45m Daily CC
Howrah-Tiruchirappalli Express
#12663 · SF
06:15
VSKP
12:10
BZA
5h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
DIBRUGARH - CHENNAI EGMORE Weekly Exp
#15930 · Exp
06:15
VSKP
12:10
BZA
5h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
HOWRAH - KANNIYAKUMARI SF Exp
#12665 · SF
06:15
VSKP
12:10
BZA
5h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
GUWAHATI - CHENNAI EGMORE Exp
#15630 · Exp
06:15
VSKP
12:10
BZA
5h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Simhadri Express
#17240 · Exp
07:10
VSKP
14:05
BZA
6h 55m Daily CC
Visakhapatnam-Nizamuddin SwarnaJayanthi Express
#12803 · SF
08:30
VSKP
14:15
BZA
5h 45m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Visakhapatnam-Kollam Sabarimalai Special
#08569 · Exp
09:00
VSKP
14:50
BZA
5h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Visakhapatnam Vijayawada Passenger
#57226 · Pass
09:15
VSKP
18:55
BZA
9h 40m Daily
TATANAGAR - YESVANTPUR SF Exp
#12889 ·
10:05
VSKP
15:30
BZA
5h 25m Daily 2A,3A,SL
HATIA - YESVANTPUR SF Exp
#12835 · SF
10:05
VSKP
15:30
BZA
5h 25m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Tatanagar- Alappuzha (Alleppey) Express
#18189 · Exp
10:25
VSKP
17:25
BZA
7h 00m Daily 2A,3A,SL
DHANBAD - ALAPPUZHA Exp
#13351 · Exp
10:25
VSKP
17:25
BZA
7h 00m Daily 2A,3A,SL
HOWRAH - YESVANTPUR SF Exp
#12863 · SF
11:00
VSKP
16:45
BZA
5h 45m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Ratnachal SF Express
#12717 · SF
12:30
VSKP
18:35
BZA
6h 05m Daily CC
Prasanti Express
#18463 · Exp
13:05
VSKP
19:10
BZA
6h 05m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Tirumala Express
#17488 · Exp
14:00
VSKP
21:00
BZA
7h 00m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Howrah Chennai Superfast Mail
#12839 · SF
14:10
VSKP
20:30
BZA
6h 20m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Shalimar Tiruvananthapuram Express
#16324 · Exp
14:40
VSKP
20:40
BZA
6h 00m Daily 2A,3A,SL
MUZAFFARPUR - YESVANTPUR Weekly Exp
#15228 · Exp
14:40
VSKP
20:40
BZA
6h 00m Daily 2A,3A,SL
BHUBANESWAR - BENGALURU CANTT SF Exp
#12845 · SF
14:40
VSKP
20:40
BZA
6h 00m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Patna - Ernakulam Express
#16310 · Exp
14:40
VSKP
20:40
BZA
6h 00m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express
#12660 · SF
14:40
VSKP
20:40
BZA
6h 00m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Link Superfast Express
#12861 · SF
15:10
VSKP
21:15
BZA
6h 05m Daily 2A,3A,SL
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP
#12516 · SF
15:50
VSKP
21:40
BZA
5h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
GUWAHATI - BENGALURU (Kaziranga) SF Express
#12510 · SF
15:50
VSKP
21:40
BZA
5h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp
#12508 · SF
15:50
VSKP
21:40
BZA
5h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
DIBRUGARH - BENGALURU CITY Weekly Exp
#15902 · Exp
15:50
VSKP
21:40
BZA
5h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
GUWAHATI - SECUNDERABAD Exp
#12514 · SF
15:50
VSKP
21:40
BZA
5h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Visakha Express
#17015 · Exp
16:30
VSKP
00:35
BZA
8h 05m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Godavari SF Express
#12727 · SF
17:25
VSKP
23:40
BZA
6h 15m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Puri - Okha (Weekly) Express
#18401 · Exp
17:35
VSKP
00:01
BZA
6h 26m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Bhubaneswar - Tirupati Weekly Special
#08471 · Exp
18:45
VSKP
00:55
BZA
6h 10m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Bhubaneswar-Puducherry Superfast Express
#12898 · SF
19:30
VSKP
01:25
BZA
5h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Bhubaneswar Chennai Superfast Express
#12830 · SF
19:30
VSKP
01:25
BZA
5h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Bhubaneswar-Rameswaram Weekly Express
#18496 · Exp
19:30
VSKP
01:25
BZA
5h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Nagavali Express
#18309 · Exp
19:40
VSKP
01:30
BZA
5h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Visakhapatnam-Nanded Express
#18509 · Exp
19:40
VSKP
01:30
BZA
5h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Special
#08565 · Exp
19:40
VSKP
01:30
BZA
5h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Rayagada Vijayawada Passenger
#57272 · Pass
20:40
VSKP
09:00
BZA
12h 20m Daily SL
Howrah - Secunderabad Falaknuma SF Express
#12703 · SF
21:30
VSKP
03:20
BZA
5h 50m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Konark Express
#11020 · Exp
22:45
VSKP
05:00
BZA
6h 15m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Bilaspur Manmad Express Slip
#17481-Slip · Exp
23:40
VSKP
08:00
BZA
8h 20m Daily SL
Puri-Tirupati Express
#17479 · Exp
23:40
VSKP
08:00
BZA
8h 20m Daily 3A,SL
Bilaspur-Tirupati Express
#17481 · Exp
23:45
VSKP
08:00
BZA
8h 15m Daily 3A,SL
Puri-Shirdi Express Slip
#17479-Slip · Exp
23:45
VSKP
08:00
BZA
8h 15m Daily SL

* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 56 trains.

💡 Train booking tips for Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada
📅
Book 120 days early
IRCTC opens bookings 120 days before journey date. Book early for popular routes — confirmed tickets sell out fast.
Tatkal at 10 AM / 11 AM
Tatkal booking opens at 10:00 AM for AC classes and 11:00 AM for non-AC, one day before travel. Be ready to book instantly.
💳
Carry valid photo ID
One passenger must carry original photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, or PAN card) during the journey.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the train take from Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada?
Trains from Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada take approximately 7.4 hours depending on the train type. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail/passenger trains make more stops.
What is the train fare from Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada?
Fares vary by class: Sleeper from ₹157, AC 3-Tier from ₹405, AC 2-Tier from ₹562. Tatkal and premium tickets cost more.
How many trains run from Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada daily?
Multiple trains operate on the Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada route daily, including Superfast, Express, and Mail trains. Check IRCTC for the latest schedule and availability.
How to book Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada train tickets?
You can book train tickets through IRCTC (irctc.co.in) or authorized partners like ConfirmTkt. Booking opens 120 days before the journey date. Tatkal booking opens at 10 AM (AC) / 11 AM (Non-AC) one day before.
Is there a direct train from Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada?
Yes, there are direct trains on the Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada route. Some trains may require a connection depending on the schedule. Check IRCTC for direct train options.
What is the best time to travel by train from Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada?
For long routes, overnight trains (departing 6-10 PM) are popular as you save on hotel costs and arrive fresh. For short routes, morning Shatabdi or Vande Bharat trains offer comfortable daytime travel.
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