Cities Near Visakhapatnam
Cities near Visakhapatnam, India: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Anakāpalle, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Visakhapatnam, India is Anakāpalle, about 13 mi (21 km) away — roughly 44 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AnakāpalleJaggery markets | 13 mi / 21 km | 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| VizianagaramForts and palaces | 33 mi / 53 km | 1 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| SrikakulamTemples and beaches | 63 mi / 101 km | 1 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| RājahmundryThe Godavari river city | 105 mi / 169 km | 2 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tuni | 49 mi / 78 km | 1 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Sālūr | 58 mi / 93 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Pithāpuram | 74 mi / 119 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Pārvatipuram | 78 mi / 125 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Jeypore | 91 mi / 147 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Palāsa | 109 mi / 176 km | 2 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Visakhapatnam
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Anakāpalle, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Tuni, Sālūr. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Visakhapatnam
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Rājahmundry, Palāsa. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Visakhapatnam include Anakāpalle, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Rājahmundry, Tuni. The closest is Anakāpalle, about 13 miles (21 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.