Anakapalle is around 34 km from Visakhapatnam, according to the Anakapalli district administration, and is described as a suburb of the city. You can compare bus, train and road travel, but check current schedules before setting out because services and timings may vary.
- Distance: Around 34 km from Visakhapatnam; the district figure does not specify whether it is by road.
- Train: A third-party listing gives one route example of 33 km and 44 minutes.
- Bus: Check APSRTC’s official timetable and live-tracking page for current services.
- Local character: Anakapalle lies beside the Sarada River and is known as the “City of Jaggery.”
How far is Anakapalle from Visakhapatnam?
Anakapalle is around 34 km from Visakhapatnam, but that figure is not identified as a road distance. Use it as a general guide, then check your chosen route and transport schedule before travelling.
The district administration describes Anakapalle as a suburb of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. The town lies beside the Sarada River and is also called the “City of Jaggery.” Those details give you a sense of its setting, but the distance alone does not determine how long a road trip will take.
If you are staying in the city, Hotel Diamonds Pearl is a three-star hotel in Visakhapatnam. From there, plan the onward journey around the departure point and current service information rather than assuming a fixed travel time.
How do you get from Visakhapatnam to Anakapalle?
You can compare train, bus and road travel, but verify current departures and route details before choosing.
Train
A third-party train listing gives the Visakhapatnam–Rajahmundry MEMU as a route example: it gives a 44-minute journey over 33 km, departing Visakhapatnam Junction (VSKP) at 18:20 and arriving at Anakapalle (AKP) at 19:04. Treat those as listing details, not a guaranteed schedule; check availability, stops, platforms and times for your travel date.
For the station part of your journey, the guide to getting from Hotel Diamonds Pearl to Visakhapatnam Junction covers that connection. Confirm your train’s departure station and current arrangements before leaving.
Bus
APSRTC provides an official online timetable and live-tracking page. A third-party bus listing names possible Visakhapatnam boarding points such as RTC Complex, Old Gajuwaka and NAD Junction, and Anakapalle drop points including the Bus Stand and Anakapalli Bypass. Availability can vary by service, so match the boarding and drop-off points to the specific bus you plan to take.
Do not rely on a general timetable entry as confirmation of a direct Visakhapatnam–Anakapalle service. Check the intended journey in APSRTC’s live information before travelling.
Road
The district’s approximate distance can help you frame a road journey, but it does not specify the route or driving time. Check a current route plan for your departure point and destination rather than treating 34 km as a confirmed road measurement.
Planning a return trip from the city
For a return journey, check the service in both directions rather than assuming outbound timings apply. Train availability and schedules can change, while bus listings may show different boarding or drop-off points depending on the service.
If you are travelling by rail, confirm the train’s operating date and departure details for Visakhapatnam Junction. If you are taking a bus, verify the departure point in Visakhapatnam and the arrival point in Anakapalle; APSRTC’s logistics-counter document identifies an Anakapalle bus-station counter under Zone-I, code AKP.
Check the official site before you go: APSRTC’s timetable and live-tracking page is the place to confirm bus information. For trains, use current travel-date information before you head to the station.
What should you check before visiting Anakapalle?
Confirm transport first, then check access details for any specific place you intend to visit.
Historical rulers of the area included the Satavahanas, Vishnukundinas, Gajapathis, Vijayanagara Samrats and Golkonda Samanta Rajulu. Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar also visited Anakapalle during the Independence struggle.
FAQs
What is the distance from Visakhapatnam to Anakapalle?
The Anakapalli district administration gives an approximate distance of 34 km. It does not specify whether this is road distance.
How long does the train take from Visakhapatnam to Anakapalle?
A third-party listing gives one MEMU example as 44 minutes over 33 km. Check the current timetable for your travel date.
Can you take a bus from Visakhapatnam to Anakapalle?
Bus listings show the route and possible stops, but service availability can vary. Check APSRTC’s current timetable and live-tracking information before travelling.
What is Anakapalle known for?
The district website calls it the “City of Jaggery” and says it lies beside the Sarada River.