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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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.
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