Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam: cost by car, bus, train and flight
Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam is a long journey, often ten to twelve hours on the road, so the mode you choose matters more than the route. The road goes east on NH65 to Vijayawada and then follows the coast on NH16.
Many travellers now prefer the train or a flight because the drive takes a full day. If you drive, plan a proper overnight break rather than trying to reach the coast in one push.
What the trip costs
| Distance | about 629 km one way |
|---|---|
| Drive time | about 11 to 13 hours with breaks |
| Car fuel | ₹4,567 |
| Car toll | ₹1,257 (about 10 toll plazas) |
| Car total, fuel and toll | ₹5,824 (₹2,912 each for two people) |
| Semi-sleeper bus | about ₹440 per person |
| Sleeper-class train | about ₹314 per person |
Estimates use CostMyTrip's default assumptions: a petrol car doing 15 km per litre with fuel at the average price across the states on the route, a toll allowance of about ₹2 per km on tolled highway, a semi-sleeper bus and a sleeper-class train, for two adults travelling one way outside festival peaks. Distance is CostMyTrip's estimate and your maps app may show a slightly different road distance.
On these numbers the cheapest way to make the trip is by train at about ₹314 per person. A car for two costs about ₹2,912 per person for fuel and toll alone, but it carries luggage, lets you stop wherever you like, and gets cheaper per person as you add travellers: with four people the same fuel and toll comes to about ₹1,456 each.
Plan it your way. Change the vehicle, fuel, number of travellers and nights in the planner to get your own total.
Plan Hyderabad to VisakhapatnamStops on the way
- Vijayawada. The natural first stop after roughly five hours, with plenty of places for a full meal.
- Rajahmundry. The second natural halt, on the Godavari.
- Anakapalli. A last fuel and food stop before Visakhapatnam.
By bus, train or air
Overnight and daytime trains connect Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam, including faster premium services, and they are the most practical public option. Buses run through the night at many price points. A flight takes about an hour and a quarter, but fares vary widely and airport transfers add cost.
What to see in Visakhapatnam
- RK Beach, Rushikonda Beach and the submarine museum.
- Kailasagiri for the hilltop view.
- Araku Valley and Borra Caves as a day trip.
Tips before you go
- Book train tickets early in holiday periods.
- Compare a flight with the total cost of two people driving, including a night stay on the way.
- Avoid driving through the delta region at night in the rainy season.
Best time to travel
November to February. The city is hot and humid for most of the rest of the year, and cyclones can hit the coast after the monsoon.
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to fly?
For a short stay a flight can be worth the extra cost. For a longer trip with several stops, the road gives you flexibility.
Can I break the drive in Vijayawada?
Yes, and it is the most common choice.
How accurate are these costs?
They are planning estimates from CostMyTrip's calculator, not quotes. Fuel prices, toll rates and fares change, so use them to compare options and confirm the real numbers before you go.
More route guides
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- Vijayawada to Visakhapatnam379 km · car ₹3,511
These are planning estimates only. Confirm current fares, tolls and timings before you travel; see our disclaimer.