Nearest railway station to Buddhist Monastery Ruins, Andhra Pradesh
Nellimaria (NML) is the nearest railway station to Buddhist Monastery Ruins, about 3.3 km away in a straight line, with 4 trains stopping there. The nearest big station is Kottavalasa, about 45 km away, with 68 trains.
Buddhist Monastery Ruins is very close to Vizianagram Jn (VZM), just 12 km away in a straight line, with 240 trains. Nellimaria is the nearest at 3.3 km but has only 4 trains. Garividi and Gotlam are also very close, both 12 km, but have only 6 trains each. Vizianagram Jn is the clear best choice with many trains and connections.
Vizianagram Jn has direct trains from many cities. Kolkata has 28 direct trains, with the fastest taking about 11.5 hours. Bengaluru has 25 direct trains taking about 17.0 hours. Chennai has 15 direct trains taking about 13.3 hours. Hyderabad has 14 direct trains taking about 12.6 hours. Delhi has 2 direct trains taking about 32.1 hours. Mumbai has 2 direct trains taking about 26.3 hours.
Railway stations near Buddhist Monastery Ruins
| Station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Nellimaria (NML) | 3.3 km | 4 |
| Garividi (GVI) | 12 km | 6 |
| Gotlam (GTLM) | 12 km | 6 |
| Vizianagram Jn (VZM) | 12 km | 240 |
| Garudubilli (GRBL) | 15 km | 6 |
| Kottavalasa (KTV) bigger station, more trains |
45 km | 68 |
Straight-line distance from the Buddhist Monastery Ruins 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 Buddhist Monastery Ruins by train
- Book to Vizianagram Jn (VZM), 12 km away with 240 trains, for excellent 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.
- Kottavalasa (KTV), 45 km away with 68 trains, is a backup option.
Questions about reaching Buddhist Monastery Ruins by train
Which is the nearest railway station to Buddhist Monastery Ruins?
Nellimaria (NML), 3.3 km away with 4 trains. For many more trains, Vizianagram Jn (VZM), 12 km away with 240 trains, is much better.
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 many direct trains does Bengaluru have to Vizianagram Jn?
Bengaluru has 25 direct trains to Vizianagram Jn, with the fastest taking about 17.0 hours.
Which big railway station is near Buddhist Monastery Ruins?
Kottavalasa (KTV), about 45 km away in a straight line, has 68 trains.
Place location: OpenStreetMap contributors. Trains: Indian Railways timetable. Not affiliated with Indian Railways.