Special trains stopping at Vijayawada for Dasara 2026, plus IRCTC booking tips and what to do on arrival.
Vijayawada Junction is one of South India's busiest railway hubs, and it sits only a few kilometres from the temple. That makes the train the easiest way to arrive for Dasara. Here is what has been announced so far.
Special trains stopping at Vijayawada
|
Train |
Route |
When |
Notes |
|
07037 |
Charlapalli to Srikakulam Road |
Tuesdays: Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 and Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 |
Arrives next day. Stops include Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Guntur Jn, Vijayawada, Eluru, Rajahmundry |
|
07038 |
Srikakulam Road to Charlapalli |
Wednesdays: Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 and Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 |
Arrives next day. Same stops in reverse |
|
04131 |
Kanpur Central to SMVT Bengaluru |
Sundays, Oct 4 to Nov 15 (7 services) |
Stops include Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada, Nellore |
|
04132 |
SMVT Bengaluru to Kanpur Central |
Wednesdays, Oct 7 to Nov 18 (7 services) |
Return of 04131 |
07037/07038 carry AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper and General Second Class coaches. The festival list also includes Visakhapatnam to SMVT Bengaluru and Shalimar to Charlapalli services. Check their stops on IRCTC to see whether they halt at Vijayawada.
Good to know: Railways usually announce more festival specials as the season approaches. In 2024, South Central Railway ran 854 special trains for the festive season. Check the railway's official channels regularly.
Booking tips
Book on IRCTC as early as the booking window opens. Special trains are often announced in phases, so check again every few days.
If your preferred train is full, look at trains on nearby dates or nearby stations.
Check the coach types on special trains. Some run with a different mix of classes than regular trains.
Reach the station early. Platforms are busy in festival weeks.
Keep your ticket, ID and valuables handy, and keep your luggage compact.
When you arrive
Vijayawada Junction is about 4 km from the temple. Temple buses normally leave from the station every 20 minutes, and autos and cabs are available outside. See Blog 5 for the full station-to-temple guide.
Frequently asked questions
Are more special trains likely?
Yes, extra services are typically added closer to the festival. Watch the railway's announcements and IRCTC.
Which station should I get off at?
Vijayawada Junction is the main station and the nearest to the temple.
How far is Vijayawada from Hyderabad?
About 275 km.
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