Nearest railway station to GITAM University, Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam (VSKP) is the nearest railway station to GITAM University, about 11 km away in a straight line, with 246 trains stopping there. The nearest big station is Kottavalasa, about 24 km away, with 68 trains.
Visakhapatnam (VSKP) is the main railway station for GITAM University, about 11 km away in a straight line, with 246 trains. This is an excellent station with extensive connectivity. Kottavalasa (KTV), 24 km away, has 68 trains as a backup option, though Visakhapatnam is the clear choice.
Visakhapatnam has direct trains from many major cities. Hyderabad has 22 direct trains, the fastest taking about 8.6 hours. Kolkata has 22, Chennai 19, Bengaluru 19, and other cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Pune also have direct trains. The station is about 11 km from the university in a straight line.
Railway stations near GITAM University
| Station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Visakhapatnam (VSKP) | 11 km | 246 |
| Marri Palem Halt (MIPM) | 14 km | 20 |
| Simhachalam (SCM) | 17 km | 46 |
| Simhachalam North (SCMN) | 18 km | 4 |
| Pendurti (PDT) | 20 km | 36 |
| Kottavalasa (KTV) bigger station, more trains |
24 km | 68 |
Straight-line distance from the GITAM University 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 Visakhapatnam from big cities
| From | Direct trains | Fastest |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 4 | 20806 AP Express about 32 h 20 min |
| Mumbai | 3 | 11019 Konark Express about 25 h 5 min |
| Kolkata | 22 | 22851 MAQ Vivek SF Express about 12 h 45 min |
| Chennai | 19 | 22808 SRC AC SF Express about 12 h 15 min |
| Bengaluru | 19 | 12846 Bhubaneswar Express about 17 h 30 min |
| Hyderabad | 22 | 20834 Vande Bharat Express about 8 h 35 min |
| Ahmedabad | 2 | 20820 OKHA PURI Express about 30 h 5 min |
| Pune | 3 | 11019 Konark Express about 21 h 40 min |
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 GITAM University by train
- Book to Visakhapatnam (VSKP) for 246 trains and excellent direct connections.
- From Hyderabad, the fastest journey is about 8.6 hours with 22 direct trains.
- All distances are straight-line distances.
- Kottavalasa (KTV) with 68 trains is a backup option if needed.
Questions about reaching GITAM University by train
Which is the nearest railway station to GITAM University?
Visakhapatnam (VSKP), about 11 km away in a straight line, with 246 trains. An excellent station with extensive connectivity.
How many direct trains from Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam?
22 direct trains. The fastest takes about 8.6 hours to reach Visakhapatnam.
Can I take trains from Chennai to GITAM University?
Yes. Chennai has 19 direct trains to Visakhapatnam. The fastest takes about 12.2 hours.
Which big railway station is near GITAM University?
Kottavalasa (KTV), about 24 km away in a straight line, has 68 trains.
Are there direct trains from Delhi to Visakhapatnam?
Yes, 4 direct trains run from Delhi stations to Visakhapatnam. The fastest, 20806 AP Express, takes about 32.3 hours.
Place location: OpenStreetMap contributors. Trains: Indian Railways timetable. Not affiliated with Indian Railways.