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Bettiah to Araku Valley

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bettiah, Bihar to Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh.

1243 kmDistance
24.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹47,875
Ertiga₹60,927
Innova₹63,537
Innova Crysta₹78,338
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,07,912

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,370
AC Seater₹2,240
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,990
AC Sleeper₹2,860
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,530
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Train
Sleeper₹780
Economy₹1,270
Third AC₹1,770
Second AC₹2,520
First AC₹3,510
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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: Bettiah to Araku Valley

1243 km · ~26h 52m · About 25h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bettiah

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 414

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 564

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 714

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

  7. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 829

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 979

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1129

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

  10. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Araku Valley

    Araku Valley, 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: Bettiah to Araku Valley

1243 km · ~27h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Bettiah

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

  2. Bettiah → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~622 km

    ~13h 49m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,790

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 622)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Araku Valley. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Araku Valley

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~622 km

    ~13h 49m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,790

  5. Arrive in Araku Valley

    Araku Valley, 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: Bettiah to Araku Valley

Nearest railway stations: Bettiah for Bettiah, Arakku for Araku Valley.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 48h 3m in total

Mithila Express#13022 · Express
11:04 AMSagauli Jn
16h 56m109 stops
04:00 AM+1dHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 7h wait

HOWRAH - YESVANTPUR AC Duronto Exp#12245 · Duronto
11:00 AMHowrah Jn
12h 52m153 stops
11:52 PMKottavalasa

Change trains at Kottavalasa — about 7h 41m wait

Visakhapatnam Kirandul Passenger#58501 · Passenger
07:33 AMKottavalasa
3h 34m10 stops
11:07 AMGorapur

2 changes · 48h 3m in total

Mithila Express#13022 · Express
11:04 AMSagauli Jn
16h 56m109 stops
04:00 AM+1dHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 11h 50m wait

Howrah Prasanti Nilayam SF Express#12571 · Superfast
03:50 PMHowrah Jn
13h 3m145 stops
04:53 AM+1dKottavalasa

Change trains at Kottavalasa — about 2h 40m wait

Visakhapatnam Kirandul Passenger#58501 · Passenger
07:33 AMKottavalasa
3h 34m10 stops
11:07 AMGorapur

2 changes · 48h 3m in total

Mithila Express#13022 · Express
11:04 AMSagauli Jn
16h 56m109 stops
04:00 AM+1dHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 12h 10m wait

Howrah-Tiruchirappalli Express#12663 · Superfast
04:10 PMHowrah Jn
13h 1m145 stops
05:11 AM+1dKottavalasa

Change trains at Kottavalasa — about 2h 22m wait

Visakhapatnam Kirandul Passenger#58501 · Passenger
07:33 AMKottavalasa
3h 34m10 stops
11:07 AMGorapur

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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.

Bettiah to Araku Valley: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bettiah to Araku Valley is about 1243 km by road, roughly 24.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1243 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹47,875 · Ertiga ₹60,927 · Innova ₹63,537 · Innova Crysta ₹78,338 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,07,912
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,370 · AC Seater ₹2,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,990 · AC Sleeper ₹2,860 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,530
  • Train: Sleeper ₹780 · Economy ₹1,270 · Third AC ₹1,770 · Second AC ₹2,520 · First AC ₹3,510

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

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Araku Valley.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Bettiah to Araku Valley. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Ballia155 km from Bettiah

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Sasaram275 km from Bettiah

    Bihar

  3. Raigarh725 km from Bettiah

    Chhattisgarh

  4. Rayagada1110 km from Bettiah

    Odisha

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Things to Do in Araku Valley

Borra Caves

These are among the largest and oldest caves in India, located about 35 km from Araku Valley. Known for their stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations, the caves…

Araku Valley Coffee Plantations

Araku Valley is widely known for its organic coffee plantations, which are cultivated by local tribal communities. Visitors can explore these plantations to understand…

Ananthagiri Hills

This is one of the most scenic hill regions on the route to Araku Valley, known for its lush forests, coffee plantations, and cool climate. It is a popular stop for…

Padmapuram Gardens

It is a well-known tourist attraction in Araku Valley, developed as a botanical garden with various plant species and tree-top huts. The garden provides a relaxing…

Kothapally Waterfalls

This is a relatively unexplored natural spot near Araku Valley, surrounded by forest and hills. It is less crowded compared to major waterfalls and offers a peaceful…

Duduma Waterfalls

This is one of the highest waterfalls in southern India, located near the Andhra Pradesh–Odisha border. Formed by the Machkund River, the waterfall drops from a…

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Suggested Araku Valley Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Araku Valley

  • Travel from Bettiah to Araku Valley (about 24.9 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Chaparai Waterfalls

Day 2Explore Araku Valley

  • Visit Ananthagiri Hills
  • Visit Arma Konda

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Ranajilleda Waterfalls
  • Head back to Bettiah
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