Road trip guide

Kolkata Vijayawada

Planning to travel from Kolkata to Vijayawada? It is about 1,210 km by road and 23 to 27 hours by bus. Here is the whole journey: the towns on the way, the best time to leave, and how to travel comfortably.

about 1,210 kmabout 23 to 27 hours10 big stops on the way

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Quick answer

Kolkata to Vijayawada by bus takes about 23 to 27 hours and covers about 1,210 km by road, via Uluberia, Bhubaneswar, Srikakulam, Eluru. Leave in the afternoon or evening and arrive the next day.

The journey, stop by stop

The big towns the road passes, in order.

Kolkatastart
Uluberia
Bhadrak
Cuttack
Bhubaneswar
Chatrapur
Berhampur
Srikakulam
Tuni
Rajahmundry
Eluru
Vijayawada arrive

What the road is like

From Kolkata the road passes Uluberia, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Chatrapur, Berhampur, Srikakulam, Tuni, Rajahmundry and Eluru before reaching Vijayawada.

Vijayawada sits on the Krishna river at the centre of Andhra Pradesh, a major road and rail junction. The Kanaka Durga temple overlooks the city.

Kolkata is eastern India’s biggest city, a centre for hospitals, education, shopping and flights. The Victoria Memorial and the Howrah Bridge are its best-known sights.

Trains also connect the Kolkata area with Vijayawada. Check IRCTC for direct trains and current availability: on festival and holiday dates they often sell out weeks ahead.

Why go by bus, not train?

Why more and more people now choose the road for Kolkata to Vijayawada.

Board near home: a bus stops at towns and junctions along the way, so you do not have to travel to a big station first.
Seats when trains are full: on popular dates, train seats to Vijayawada sell out weeks ahead, while buses add capacity close to the date.
Live tracking your family can follow, so nobody has to call you at midnight to ask where you are.
A proper berth to sleep in: a modern AC sleeper coach gives you your own lie-flat berth with curtains, charging and a reading light.
Why buses are growing: new expressways, better coaches and online booking with seat choice have made long-distance road travel faster and far more comfortable than it was a few years ago.

Tips for the journey

Pick a lower berth if you get up at night, and an upper berth if you want the most privacy and the least foot traffic.

Carry a light shawl: AC coaches run cool after midnight, even in summer.

Keep your ID, phone charger and water in a small bag at your berth, and the big bag in the luggage hold.

Share your live bus tracking link with family before you sleep, so they can see where you are without calling.

Eat a light dinner before boarding. Long-route coaches stop for meals, but timings depend on the road.

Questions travellers ask

How long does Kolkata to Vijayawada take by bus?

About 23 to 27 hours, depending on traffic, stops and the exact road.

How far is Vijayawada from Kolkata by road?

About 1,210 km.

Which towns are on the way from Kolkata to Vijayawada?

Uluberia, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Chatrapur, Berhampur, Srikakulam, Tuni, Rajahmundry and Eluru.

When is the best time to leave?

Leave in the afternoon or evening and arrive the next day.

Is it better to go by bus or train from Kolkata to Vijayawada?

Both work. A bus lets you board near home and often has seats when trains are full; a train can be faster on some routes. For a trip this long, choose an AC sleeper berth.

Useful links: the road route on Google Maps and IRCTC for current trains. Distances and times are rounded and vary with traffic and stops.

Last updated 15 October 2026 by the Nandighosh travel team.