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Anantapur to Papikonda National Park

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh to Papikonda National Park, Andhra Pradesh.

674 kmDistance
13.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹7510
Sedan₹8860
SUV₹11610
Innova / MUV₹13010
Tempo Traveller₹15130
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹740
AC Seater₹1210
Non-AC Sleeper₹1080
AC Sleeper₹1550
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1940
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Train
Sleeper₹430
Economy₹700
Third AC₹970
Second AC₹1380
First AC₹1920
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Anantapur to Papikonda National Park

674 km · ~14h 9m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Anantapur

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 187 km · 3h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 337

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 487

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 187 km · 3h 44m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Papikonda National Park

    Papikonda National Park, Andhra Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Anantapur to Papikonda National Park

674 km · ~14h 59m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Anantapur

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Anantapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Anantapur → Papikonda National Park

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~674 km

    ~14h 59m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940

  3. Arrive in Papikonda National Park

    Papikonda National Park, Andhra Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Anantapur to Papikonda National Park

Nearest railway stations: Anantapur for Anantapur, Kovvur (about 29 km away) for Papikonda National Park.

Direct trains

Bangalore-Puri Garib Rath Special#08470 · Garib Rath
05:30 AMAnantapur
12h 41m81 stops
06:11 PMKovvur
Prashanti Nilayam Howrah SF Express#12572 · Superfast
09:09 AMAnantapur
12h 6m75 stops
09:15 PMKovvur
Prasanti Express#18464 · Express
06:45 PMAnantapur
14h 20m82 stops
09:05 AM+1dPasivedala

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Anantapur to Papikonda National Park: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Anantapur to Papikonda National Park is about 674 km by road, roughly 13.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 674 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,510 · Sedan ₹8,860 · SUV ₹11,610 · Innova / MUV ₹13,010 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,130
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹740 · AC Seater ₹1,210 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,080 · AC Sleeper ₹1,550 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,940
  • Train: Sleeper ₹430 · Economy ₹700 · Third AC ₹970 · Second AC ₹1,380 · First AC ₹1,920

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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