Vijayawada to Mandu
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Mandu, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1103 km
Approx Duration: 24.5 hrs
Route overview
Vijayawada to Mandu is about 1103 km by road, roughly 24.5 hours of travel time.
By car: Vijayawada to Mandu
About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Vijayawada. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 68 km (about 1h 21m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 368. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 518. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 668. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 68 km (about 1h 21m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 735. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 885. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1035. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 68 km (about 1h 21m of driving) — Arrive in Mandu
By bus: Vijayawada to Mandu
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Vijayawada. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Vijayawada. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Vijayawada → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~552 km Takes about 12h 16m. Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,600.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 552). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mandu. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Mandu. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~552 km Takes about 12h 16m. Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,600.
- Arrive in Mandu
By train: Vijayawada to Mandu
The nearest railway stations are Vijayawada Jn for Vijayawada and Mhow (about 44 km away) for Mandu. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 25h 43m in total: Navajivan Express (12656) 03:38 PM Duggirala to 05:15 AM Akola Jn, then Akola Ratlam Fast Passenger (52974) 06:00 AM Akola Jn to 05:21 PM Haranya Kheri — change at Akola Jn (about 45m wait)
- With one change, 27h 15m in total: CHENNAI EGMORE - JODHPUR Exp (16125) 09:44 PM Duggirala to 10:40 AM Akola Jn, then Akola Ratlam Fast Pass (52976) 01:00 PM Akola Jn to 12:59 AM Haranya Kheri — change at Akola Jn (about 2h 20m wait)
- With one change, 28h 13m in total: Ahilyanagari Express (16326) 05:17 AM Duggirala to 03:10 AM Ujjain Jn, then Ujjain Mhow Passenger (52971) 06:20 AM Ujjain Jn to 09:30 AM Mhow — change at Ujjain Jn (about 3h 10m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1103 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,230 · Sedan ₹14,440 · SUV ₹18,900 · Innova / MUV ₹21,160 · Tempo Traveller ₹24,570
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,210 · AC Seater ₹1,990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,760 · AC Sleeper ₹2,540 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,140
- Train: Sleeper ₹690 · Economy ₹1,130 · Third AC ₹1,570 · Second AC ₹2,240 · First AC ₹3,120
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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