Nearest railway station to Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh
Araku (ARK) is the nearest railway station to Araku Valley, about 2.2 km away in a straight line, with 4 trains stopping there. The nearest big station is Kottavalasa, about 58 km away, with 68 trains.
Araku (ARK) is the nearest railway station to Araku Valley, just 2.2 km away in a straight line, but only 4 trains stop there. Gajapatinagaram, Komati Palli and Daman Jodi are all far away and have few trains too. For most journeys, Vizianagram Jn (VZM) at 59 km with 240 trains is the better choice.
Vizianagram Jn has the most direct trains from big cities. Kolkata has 28 direct trains, with the fastest taking about 11.5 hours. Bengaluru has 25 direct trains, Chennai has 15, and Hyderabad has 14. Mumbai has 2 direct trains taking about 26.3 hours. Kottavalasa (KTV) at 58 km with 68 trains is a smaller backup.
Railway stations near Araku Valley
| Station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Araku (ARK) | 2.2 km | 4 |
| Shrungavarpukta (SUP) | 35 km | 4 |
| Gajapatinagaram (GPI) | 48 km | 12 |
| Komati Palli (KMX) | 49 km | 10 |
| Daman Jodi (DMNJ) | 49 km | 12 |
| Kottavalasa (KTV) bigger station, more trains |
58 km | 68 |
| Vizianagram Jn (VZM) bigger station, more trains |
59 km | 240 |
Straight-line distance from the Araku Valley map point. By road it is longer, often much longer in hills. Train counts are trains that stop at the station in our timetable.
Direct trains to Kottavalasa from big cities
| From | Direct trains | Fastest |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 3 | 18063 SRC YNK AC Express about 12 h 20 min |
| Chennai | 2 | 16107 SRC Amrit Bharat about 13 h 38 min |
| Bengaluru | 3 | 16523 SMVB BLGT Express about 17 h 58 min |
| Hyderabad | 4 | 17031 CHZ AGTL Express about 12 h 8 min |
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Tips for reaching Araku Valley by train
- Book to Vizianagram Jn (VZM), 59 km away with 240 trains, for the most connections.
- From Kolkata, 28 direct trains run to Vizianagram Jn, fastest in about 11.5 hours.
- All distances here are straight-line; the road trip from the station is longer.
- Araku station itself is closest but has only 4 trains.
Questions about reaching Araku Valley by train
Which is the nearest railway station to Araku Valley?
Araku (ARK), just 2.2 km away in a straight line, but only 4 trains stop there. For more options, Vizianagram Jn (VZM) at 59 km has 240 trains.
Is there a direct train from Kolkata to Vizianagram Jn?
Yes, 28 direct trains run from Kolkata to Vizianagram Jn, with the fastest taking about 11.5 hours.
How far is Araku Valley from Vizianagram Jn railway station?
Vizianagram Jn is about 59 km away in a straight line from Araku Valley.
Which big railway station is near Araku Valley?
Kottavalasa (KTV), about 58 km away in a straight line, has 68 trains.
Place location: OpenStreetMap contributors. Trains: Indian Railways timetable. Not affiliated with Indian Railways.