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Ghazipur to Araku Valley

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

1052 kmDistance
21 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹40,556
Ertiga₹51,602
Innova₹53,812
Innova Crysta₹66,358
Tempo Traveller (12)₹91,368

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,160
AC Seater₹1,890
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,680
AC Sleeper₹2,420
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,000
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Train
Sleeper₹660
Economy₹1,080
Third AC₹1,500
Second AC₹2,130
First AC₹2,980
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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: Ghazipur to Araku Valley

1052 km · ~23h 2m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ghazipur

    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. 51 km · 1h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 351

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 501

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 651

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

  7. 51 km · 1h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 701

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 851

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1001

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

  10. 51 km · 1h 1m 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: Ghazipur to Araku Valley

1052 km · ~23h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ghazipur

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

  2. Ghazipur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~526 km

    ~11h 41m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,520

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 526)

    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) · ~526 km

    ~11h 41m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,520

  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: Ghazipur to Araku Valley

Nearest railway stations: Ghazipur City for Ghazipur, Arakku for Araku Valley.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 32h 35m in total

New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express#12306 · Rajdhani
02:32 AMZamania
10h 8m119 stops
12:40 PMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 3h 10m 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 · 32h 35m in total

New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express#12306 · Rajdhani
02:32 AMZamania
10h 8m119 stops
12:40 PMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 3h 30m 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

2 changes · 32h 35m in total

New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express#12306 · Rajdhani
02:32 AMZamania
10h 8m119 stops
12:40 PMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 3h 30m wait

HOWRAH - KANNIYAKUMARI SF Exp#12665 · Superfast
04:10 PMHowrah Jn
13h 7m152 stops
05:17 AM+1dKottavalasa

Change trains at Kottavalasa — about 2h 16m 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.

Ghazipur to Araku Valley: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ghazipur to Araku Valley is about 1052 km by road, roughly 21 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1052 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹40,556 · Ertiga ₹51,602 · Innova ₹53,812 · Innova Crysta ₹66,358 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹91,368
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,160 · AC Seater ₹1,890 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,680 · AC Sleeper ₹2,420 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,000
  • Train: Sleeper ₹660 · Economy ₹1,080 · Third AC ₹1,500 · Second AC ₹2,130 · First AC ₹2,980

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Ambikapur360 km from Ghazipur

    Chhattisgarh

  2. Raigarh530 km from Ghazipur

    Chhattisgarh

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Things to Do in Araku Valley

Borra Caves

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Araku Valley Coffee Plantations

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Ananthagiri Hills

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Padmapuram Gardens

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Kothapally Waterfalls

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Duduma Waterfalls

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Suggested Araku Valley Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Araku Valley

  • Travel from Ghazipur to Araku Valley (about 21 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 Ghazipur
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