How to travel from Varanasi to Visakhapatnam, India

The distance between Varanasi and Visakhapatnam is around 1,084km (674 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Varanasi to Visakhapatnam by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out VisakhapatnamVaranasi if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,335($155)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train via Khurda Road Jn

Take the train to Khurda Road Jn and then to Simhachalam.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,435($18)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Visakhapatnam.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Distance1,084km (674 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Varanasi and Visakhapatnam

There are several options for getting from Varanasi to Visakhapatnam by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,335 ($155).

The distance between Varanasi and Visakhapatnam is around 1,084km (674 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 847km (526 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Varanasi and Visakhapatnam by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Varanasi to Visakhapatnam is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ₹12,335 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Varanasi and Visakhapatnam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Varanasi and Visakhapatnam. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Varanasi to Visakhapatnam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Khurda Road Jn and Visakhapatnam. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Indian Railways run train services between Varanasi and Visakhapatnam. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 1 day 1h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Varanasi and Visakhapatnam. We recommend that you fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Varanasi and Visakhapatnam. Flights depart from Varanasi (VNS) and arrive at Visakhapatnam (VTZ) - via Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Varanasi to Visakhapatnam. There is however a flight that goes via Hyderabad (HYD). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Varanasi to Visakhapatnam typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Varanasi (VNS) and and arrive into Visakhapatnam (VTZ).

The closest major airport to Visakhapatnam is Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) (VTZ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Visakhapatnam. Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) (RJA) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Varanasi and Visakhapatnam. The distance is around 1,084km (674 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Varanasi to Visakhapatnam is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ₹12,335 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Varanasi and Visakhapatnam

Transport options from Varanasi to Visakhapatnam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 45m
₹12,335($155)
on demand1,565km (972 miles)
Train via Khurda Road Jn + 2 similar
1 day 1h
₹1,435($18)
once a week1,474km (916 miles)
Train1 day 1h
₹1,355($17)
3 times a week1,487km (924 miles)
Train via Bilaspur Jn1 day 4h
₹1,035($13)
twice a week1,394km (866 miles)
Drive
16h 25m
₹8,835($110)
on demand1,084km (674 miles)

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Airports near Visakhapatnam

The following major airports near Visakhapatnam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

VTZ
Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Visakhapatnam
RJA
Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
171km (106 miles) from Visakhapatnam
HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
International Airport
Distance
519km (323 miles) from Visakhapatnam