From Vijayawada

Air
Direct flights to Tirupati are available from Hyderabad and Chennai only.

We can reach Chittoor through Train or Bus and we can reach Kanipakam through Bus from Chittoor.


Rail
No Direct trains are there from Vijayawada to Kanipakam they have to reach either Tirupati or Chittoor and from there they can reach kanipakam by Bus.

Train Number	Name	Vijayawada Dep. & Frequency	Tirupati Arr.	Tirupati Dep.& Frequency	Vijayawada Arr.	Fare: INR(Class)
7479/ 7480	Howrah Express	0820 (Daily)	1600	0945 (Daily)	1830	744(1A) 480(2A) 181(SL)
7488/ 7487	Tirumala Express	2125 (Daily)	0500	1930 (Daily)	0225	744(1A) 480(2A) 181(SL)
7406/ 7405	Krishna Express	1315 (Daily)	2130	0530 (Daily)	1320	380(CC) 112(II)
7210/ 7209	Sheshadri Express	2245 (Daily)	0630 (Chittoor)	1830 (Chittoor) (Daily)	0330	810(1A) 510(2A) 210(SL)
474/ 473	Tirupati Kakinada Express	1540 (Daily)	0300	0050 (Daily)	1155	131()

(Key: 1A=First Class A/C; 2A=2-tier A/C Sleeper; 3A=3-tier A/C Sleeper;
CC=A/C Chair Car; FC=First Class; SL= Sleeper Class; II=Second Class Seat)

Note: The train timings and fares are updated regularly on this site. However, please do cross-check with the Railways.

You can also use the Rail cum Road facility.

Road
Chittoor is 386Kms from Vijayawada.

APSRTC runs daily buses between Vijayawadaand Chittoor. The types of buses are: Express/ Luxury/ Hi-tech/ AC Sleeper Coach.

The AC Sleeper Coach is comfortable as the bus is fitted with Air Suspension for effective shock absorption. Magazines and bedding are provided free of cost. Snacks, soft drinks and mineral water are provided against payment.  There is an attendant to serve passengers. The fare is INR 500 Per Head.