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Valsad to Araku Valley

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

1392 kmDistance
27.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹53,194
Ertiga₹67,810
Innova₹70,734
Innova Crysta₹87,100
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,20,428

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,530
AC Seater₹2,510
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,230
AC Sleeper₹3,200
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,950
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Train
Sleeper₹870
Economy₹1,420
Third AC₹1,980
Second AC₹2,810
First AC₹3,930
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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: Valsad to Araku Valley

1392 km · ~30h 30m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Valsad

    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. 48 km · 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 348

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 498

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 648

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

  7. 48 km · 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 696

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 846

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 996

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

  10. 48 km · 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1044

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1194

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1344

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

  13. 48 km · 58m 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: Valsad to Araku Valley

1392 km · ~30h 56m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Valsad

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

  2. Valsad → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~696 km

    ~15h 28m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 696)

    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) · ~696 km

    ~15h 28m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000

  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: Valsad to Araku Valley

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 44h 1m in total

Rajkot Secunderabad Express#17017 · Express
03:06 PMAmalsad
18h 19m140 stops
09:25 AM+1dBegampet

Change trains at Begampet — about 8h 1m wait

Godavari SF Express#12728 · Superfast
05:26 PMBegampet
12h 11m103 stops
05:37 AM+1dMarripalem

Change trains at Marripalem — about 1h 24m wait

Visakhapatnam Kirandul Passenger#58501 · Passenger
07:01 AMMarripalem
4h 6m14 stops
11:07 AMGorapur

2 changes · 44h 1m in total

Rajkot Secunderabad Express#17017 · Express
03:06 PMAmalsad
18h 19m140 stops
09:25 AM+1dBegampet

Change trains at Begampet — about 46m wait

East Coast Express#18646 · Express
10:11 AMBegampet
13h 14m103 stops
11:25 PMMarripalem

Change trains at Marripalem — about 7h 36m wait

Visakhapatnam Kirandul Passenger#58501 · Passenger
07:01 AMMarripalem
4h 6m14 stops
11:07 AMGorapur

2 changes · 44h 2m in total

Bhavnagar(T)-Kakinada Town Express#17203 · Express
03:05 PMAmalsad
19h 15m143 stops
10:20 AM+1dSecunderabad Jn

Change trains at Secunderabad Jn — about 5h 40m wait

Falaknuma Express#12704 · Superfast
04:00 PMSecunderabad Jn
11h 25m93 stops
03:25 AM+1dMarripalem

Change trains at Marripalem — about 3h 36m wait

Visakhapatnam Kirandul Passenger#58501 · Passenger
07:01 AMMarripalem
4h 6m14 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.

Valsad to Araku Valley: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Valsad to Araku Valley is about 1392 km by road, roughly 27.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1392 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹53,194 · Ertiga ₹67,810 · Innova ₹70,734 · Innova Crysta ₹87,100 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,20,428
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,530 · AC Seater ₹2,510 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,230 · AC Sleeper ₹3,200 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,950
  • Train: Sleeper ₹870 · Economy ₹1,420 · Third AC ₹1,980 · Second AC ₹2,810 · First AC ₹3,930

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 Valsad to Araku Valley. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Aurangabad345 km from Valsad

    Maharashtra

  2. Jalna415 km from Valsad

    Maharashtra

  3. Lonar490 km from Valsad

    Maharashtra

  4. Aundha Nagnath580 km from Valsad

    Maharashtra

  5. Adilabad775 km from Valsad

    Telangana

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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 Valsad to Araku Valley (about 27.8 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 Valsad
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