Visakhapatnam to Vizianagaram: Distance and Ways to Travel

Vizianagaram is about 85 km from Visakhapatnam. The distance makes it possible to consider a day trip, but the journey time depends on the transport you choose and the available service timings.

For a wider Visakhapatnam itinerary, you could pair the trip with how to visit Simhachalam Temple from central Visakhapatnam on a separate outing. The journey to Vizianagaram itself is the focus here, so check transport timings before fixing a sightseeing plan.

You can travel between the cities by train or APSRTC bus; a private road journey is another possibility, though no specific driving route or travel time is established here.

Train

Vizianagaram Junction lies on the Howrah–Chennai main line and has rail connections with Visakhapatnam. Check the railway operator’s current schedules and choose a service that leaves enough time for your planned visit.

Bus

APSRTC’s network serves both Visakhapatnam and Vizianagaram. Its online timetable page directs passengers to the service timetable and live-tracking portals; timings are indicative and may change. Route-specific departures and arrival points can vary, so check the APSRTC portals before choosing a bus.

Road

You can make the journey by road, but allow for the actual route and conditions on the day rather than relying on a fixed travel-time figure. If you are travelling by car, settle your return plan before spending time around the town.

Vizianagaram’s central heritage sights include its fort, Moti Mahal and the Ganta Stambham clock tower. Group the nearby landmarks first, then consider a farther temple or attraction if your transport schedule allows.

Vijayarama Raju-I laid the foundation of Vizianagaram Fort in 1713 on Vijaya Dashmi. Its east gate is the main entrance, with a Nagaar Khana, or drum room, above it.

The west gate, built in Rajasthani style, connects the fort area with Pedda Cheruvu and the royal tombs; a park with gardens and lawns occupies the space between the fort’s west wall and its former moat.

Moti Mahal was built in 1869 by Vijayarama Raju-III as the Maharaja’s court. A museum displays artifacts on the ground floor, while a women’s college occupies the first floor. Close to the fort in the city centre, the 68-foot Ganta Stambham clock tower dates to 1885. Gurajada Apparao’s former residence is adjacent to the fort.

The district tourism page names Pydithalli Temple, Mannar Rajagopal Swamy Temple, Ramanarayanam and the Gurajada Apparao Residence among the attractions in or near Vizianagaram town. Ramanarayanam is on Korukonda Road, 6 km from Vizianagaram town.

Ramatheertam is another option beyond town: the Sri Rama Temple is nearly 15 km from Vizianagaram Town Railway Station and is open from 6 AM to 7 PM. Check the district tourism site for current opening details before planning around it.

Confirm your return departure and allow time to reach the relevant station or bus stop. APSRTC directs passengers to its timetable and live-tracking portals, and notes that timings are indicative and subject to change.

The district tourism site describes a 10-hour Vizianagaram circuit covering temples, the Gurajada Apparao House, Ramatheertham and Ramanarayanam, among other stops. Its prices and terms can change, so check the official site before you go. The district circuit is a structured alternative to planning individual stops, but a 10-hour itinerary may not fit every same-day transport schedule.

Daspalla Executive Court is a hotel in Visakhapatnam. The hotel is about 27 minutes on foot or about 10 minutes by car from Visakhapatnam Railway Station.