How to travel from Visakhapatnam to Kurnool, India

The distance between Visakhapatnam and Kurnool is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 45m.

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We've found 7 different ways to get from Visakhapatnam to Kurnool by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Cuddapah (CDP), Train

Fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Cuddapah (CDP) then take the train to Kurnool City.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,765($85)
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Train

Take the train to Dhone and then to Kurnool City.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Hyderabad and then to Kurnool.

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,025($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kurnool.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance671km (417 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Visakhapatnam and Kurnool

There are several options for getting from Visakhapatnam to Kurnool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,765 ($85).

The distance between Visakhapatnam and Kurnool is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 598km (372 miles)

It takes around 14h 15m to get from Visakhapatnam and Kurnool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Visakhapatnam to Kurnool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx ₹6,765 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Visakhapatnam and Kurnool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹715 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Visakhapatnam and Kurnool. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Visakhapatnam to Kurnool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Duvvada and Dhone. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.

Indian Railways run train services between Visakhapatnam and Kurnool. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 14h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Visakhapatnam and Kurnool. It typically takes around 18h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Visakhapatnam to Kurnool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 15m.

IntrCity SmartBus and KSRTC run regular bus services between Visakhapatnam and Kurnool. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Visakhapatnam to Kurnool. We recommend that you fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Hyderabad (HYD) then take the train to Kurnool City. instead which will take 7h 30m.

The closest major airport to Kurnool is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) which is approximately 161km (100 miles) from Kurnool. Kadapa Airport (CDP) (CDP) and Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) (BLR) 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 Visakhapatnam and Kurnool. The distance is around 671km (417 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Visakhapatnam to Kurnool is to take the train which takes, on average, 14h 15m and will usually cost around ₹715 ($9).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Visakhapatnam and Kurnool

Transport options from Visakhapatnam to Kurnool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Cuddapah (CDP), Train + 2 similar
6h 45m
₹6,765($85)
every 20 mins878km (546 miles)
Plane and Train7h 30m
₹5,490($69)
once a week804km (500 miles)
Fly to Vijayawada (VGA), Train13hrs
₹7,560($95)
3 times a week740km (460 miles)
Train + 1 similar
14h 15m
₹715($9)
twice daily759km (472 miles)
Train via Vijayawada Jn16h 55m
₹875($11)
3 times a week784km (487 miles)
Bus
18h 15m
₹3,025($38)
once daily826km (514 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
₹6,365($80)
on demand671km (417 miles)

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Airports near Kurnool

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

HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Kurnool
CDP
Kadapa Airport (CDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Kurnool
BLR
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
International Airport
Distance
295km (183 miles) from Kurnool