Private train between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada time table, route, frequency and fare

Private train between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada time table, route, frequency, train no., and fare

Private train between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada

Private train will leave Visakhapatnam at 0840 hrs Daily and arrive Vijayawada at 1445 hrs and train running time between the station 6:05 hrs

Private train will leave Vijayawada at 1600 hrs Daily and arrive Visakhapatnam at 2205 hrs and train running time between the station 6:05 hrs

Distance between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada Railway Station is 377 Kilometer

Frequency per week: Daily

There is currently no private (PPP-operated) passenger train between Visakhapatnam (Vizag) and Vijayawada—all services on this route are operated by Indian Railways.

Indian Railways Services: Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada

Fastest Option: Vande Bharat Express

  • Train No.: 20833
  • Departure: 05:45 from Visakhapatnam (VSKP)
  • Arrival: 09:40 at Vijayawada Junction (BZA)
  • Duration: ~3 h 55 m—fastest train on this route
  • Frequency: 6 days a week (excluding one day)
  • Fare:
    • AC Chair Car (CC): ~₹850
    • Executive Chair Car (EC): ~₹2,395

Daily Superfast Intercity: Ratnachal Express

  • Train No.: 12717/12718
  • Journey Time: ~6 hours (12718 accomplishes it in ~6h)
  • Frequency: Current—daily service
  • Classes: AC Chair Car (CC), Second Sitting (2S), General Unreserved
  • Approximate Fare: Typically around ₹150–₹300 for standard classes (see fare estimates below)

Additional Services & General Statistics

  • There are over 90 trains between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada, including daily and weekly services.
  • Fastest conventional train (excl. Vande Bharat): HumSafar Express (experienced as fast daily option)
  • First train departs at around 01:10, and the last at 23:20 from Visakhapatnam
  • Distance: ~349–352 km via rail

Fare Overview (Visakhapatnam → Vijayawada)

Based on ticket data:

  • Lowest fare: ~₹150 for economy classes like 2S or unreserved
  • Highest fares: Up to ₹1,840 depending on class or train type
  • Average ticket price: Around ₹225 for most classes

Summary Table

Service Train No. Duration Frequency Classes Fare Range
Vande Bharat Exp 20833 ~3h 55m 6 days/week CC (₹850), EC (₹2,395)
Ratnachal Express 12717/18 ~6h Daily CC, 2S, General (₹150–₹300)
Other trains Multiple 4–7h Daily & Weekly Mixed classes ₹150–₹1,800

Final Thoughts

  • No private train exists between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada.
  • The Vande Bharat Express is the fastest and most premium option.
  • The Ratnachal Express and other trains offer daily convenience with affordable fares.
  • Ticket prices range widely—starting from around ₹150 for basic options, up to ₹2,395 for premium seating.

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