There are 5 ways to get from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Araku Valley by train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train via Kottavalasa
best- Take the train from Kottavalasa to Arakutrain Vskd Krpl Exp / ...
3h 35m₹213–2,072Train
cheapest- Take the train from Simhachalam to Arakkutrain 08551 / ...
3h 50m₹100–1,200Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Visakhapatnam-VTZ to Araku Valley106.6 km
1h 36mDrive 106.6 km
- Drive from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Araku Valleycar 106.6 km
1h 36m₹1,204–1,739Taxi
- Take the taxi from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Araku Valleytaxi 106.6 km
1h 36m₹1,800–2,200
Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Araku Valley by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Araku Valley is to train which costs ₹100 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Araku Valley is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Simhachalam and arriving at Arakku. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) and Araku Valley is 121 km. The road distance is 106.6 km.
The best way to get from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Araku Valley without a car is to train via Kottavalasa which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹210 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Araku Valley, including transfers.
Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Araku Valley train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottavalasa station.
Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Araku Valley train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Araku station.
Yes, the driving distance between Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Araku Valley is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Araku Valley.
There are 10+ hotels available in Araku Valley.
What companies run services between Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ), India and Araku Valley, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottavalasa to Araku twice daily. Tickets cost ₹100–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottavalasa to Araku
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Sleeper
- ₹100
- Three tier AC
- ₹505
- Two tier AC
- ₹735
Train from Simhachalam to Arakku
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Sleeper
- ₹100
- Three tier AC
- ₹505
- Two tier AC
- ₹735
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Visakhapatnam-VTZ to Araku Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–2,200
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) and Araku Valley. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






