Vijayawada Tourism

The Vijayawada Airport is approximately 15 kilometers from the main city and caters to the needs of it. There are regular and non-stop flights to and from major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. One can avail carriers like Air India, Jet Airways and Spice Jet to reach the destination.

Vijayawada is well connected with the rest of the coutry through railways. Vijayawada Junction Railway Station is the second biggest railway junction in the country. It is situated in Howrah-Chennai main line and Delhi-Chennai line, so it is pretty much accessible from major areas of North and East India. Otherwise it is also well connected to almost all the South Indian cities. Trains like the Chennai Express, Guwahati Express and Gujarat Express are a few examples of the enrmous amount of trains that take a stop at Vijayawada.

The city has an extremely advantageous position and has superior quality connectivity to the rest of the country via the National Highways. NH5/16, NH9/65 and NH221-30 connects the city wonderfully well. Government run bus services provides travellers with a number of facilities which include air conditioning and deluxe buses. State run APSRTC buses are available at the Pandit Nehru Bus Station. 

As already mentioned, Vijayawada is well connected to via the major highways. The road conditions reportedly, are admirable. Keeping in mind the weather and the high temperature conditions that prevail for most parts of the year. it is advisable for travellers to carry enough liquid to keep hydrated.

Bus Rapid Transport System (BRTS) has been started by the government to ensure hassle-free transportation. There is a number of buses connected to the city, running on CNG for everyday users. This system allows the smooth functioning of the city focusing on mobile traffic with being less chaotic.