Nearest railway station to Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam (VSKP) is the nearest railway station to Visakhapatnam, about 3.1 km away in a straight line, with 246 trains stopping there.
Visakhapatnam (VSKP) is the nearest railway station, about 3.1 km away in a straight line, with 246 trains. It is the main station serving the city. Duvvada (DVD), about 15 km away, has 158 trains and serves as a secondary option. Both stations have good train connectivity for most journeys from Visakhapatnam.
Visakhapatnam (VSKP) has strong direct train connections to major cities. Kolkata leads with 22 direct trains, the fastest taking about 12.8 hours. Hyderabad has 22 direct trains, fastest in 8.6 hours. Chennai has 19 direct trains (12.2 hours fastest), Bengaluru 19 direct trains (17.5 hours), Delhi 4 direct trains (32.3 hours), and Mumbai 3 direct trains (25.1 hours fastest).
Railway stations near Visakhapatnam
| Station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Visakhapatnam (VSKP) | 3.1 km | 246 |
| Marri Palem Halt (MIPM) | 6.3 km | 20 |
| Simhachalam (SCM) | 9.5 km | 46 |
| Simhachalam North (SCMN) | 11 km | 4 |
| Duvvada (DVD) | 15 km | 158 |
Straight-line distance from the Visakhapatnam 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 |
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Tips for reaching Visakhapatnam by train
- Book to Visakhapatnam (VSKP) for most journeys; it's the main station with 246 trains.
- From Hyderabad, the fastest direct train to Visakhapatnam takes about 8.6 hours, with 22 options.
- Kolkata and Hyderabad each have the most direct trains, with 22 options to Visakhapatnam.
- All distances here are straight-line; the road trip from the station is longer.
Questions about reaching Visakhapatnam by train
Which is the nearest railway station to Visakhapatnam?
Visakhapatnam (VSKP), about 3.1 km away in a straight line, with 246 trains.
How many direct trains run from Kolkata to Visakhapatnam?
22 direct trains run from Kolkata to Visakhapatnam. The fastest takes about 12.8 hours.
Is there a direct train from Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam?
Yes, 22 direct trains run from Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam. The fastest takes about 8.6 hours.
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.
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