AMARAVATHI (VOLVO / SCANIA A.C Multi Axle) - APSRTC

APSRTC first appeared in June 1932 under NSR-RTD (Nizam State Rail & Road Transport Department).

The Amaravathi bus is one of the luxury bus services provided by APSRTC, named after the new capital city of Andhra Pradesh. These buses are designed for long-distance travel, offering comfortable seating, air conditioning, and other amenities to make the journey enjoyable.

Amaravathi buses are known for their punctuality, safety, and comfortable travel experience. They operate on various routes within Andhra Pradesh and connect the state with major cities like Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai.

APSRTC Amaravathi buses were started in 2106. Amaravathi buses are luxury AC buses managed by APSRTC. APSRTC operates around 586 Amaravathi buses. Amaravathi buses are 47-seater buses.

Amenities available on an APSRTC Amaravathi Bus

The list of APSRTC Amaravathi bus facilities/amenities is as follows:

• Air-conditioners
• Air Suspension System
• Comfortable Seats
• Reading Light
• Hand Sanitisers
• Central Television
• Water Bottle
• Disposable Seat Cover

Popular routes booked on an APSRTC Amaravathi Bus

The popular routes covered by APSRTC Amaravathi buses are as follows:

• Vijayawada to Hyderabad: The distance from Vijayawada to Hyderabad is around 273 KM, and it takes about five hours to cover this route. The first bus to Hyderabad leaves from Vijayawada around 02:15 AM, and the last bus leaves from Vijayawada around 11:59 PM.
• Tirupati to Chennai: The distance from Tirupati to Chennai is around 134 KM, and it takes about 3-4 hours to complete this journey. The first bus to Chennai leaves from Tirupati around 05:00 AM, and the last bus leaves from Tirupati at 10:00 PM.
• Vijayawada to Visakhapatnam: The distance between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam by road is around 348 KM, and it takes about 7-8 hours to cover this route. The first bus to Visakhapatnam leaves from Vijayawada around 02:00 AM, and the last bus leaves from Vijayawada around 11:55 PM. The fare on this route of Amaravathi buses ranges between INR 481 to INR 504. The boarding points on this route are Benz Circle ELR Bus Stop, Ramavarappadu Ring-VJA, etc.
• Bangalore to Kadapa: The distance between Bangalore and Kadapa is around 280 KM (approx.), and it takes about 6 hours to cover this route. The first APSRTC Amaravathi bus to Kadapa leaves from Bangalore at midnight, and the last bus leaves around 11:35 PM. The average fare of APSRTC Amaravathi buses on this route is INR 403.
• Vijayawada to Rajahmundry: The distance from Vijayawada to Rajahmundry is around 160 KM, and it takes about 4 hours (approx.) to cover this route. The first bus to Rajahmundry leaves from Vijayawada at 02:30 AM, and the last bus leaves around 11:55 PM. The fare of APSRTC buses on this route ranges between INR 167 to INR 217. You can quickly check bus timings for other routes via redBus, like Vijayawada to Amaravathi APSRTC bus timings, Vijayawada to Amaravathi temple APSRTC bus timings, etc.
• Nandigama to Hyderabad: The distance from Nandigama to Hyderabad is around 221 KM, and it takes approximately four hours to cover this route. The first bus to Hyderabad leaves from Nandigama at 05:25 AM, and the last leaves at around 11:25 PM.

How to book a bus ticket on an APSRTC Amaravathi bus?

The steps to book an APSRTC Amaravathi bus via redBus are as follows:

• Open the redBus mobile application or visit the official website and enter your source and destination details in the ‘From’ & ‘To’ sections, respectively.
• Next, enter your date of travel and click ‘Search.’
• A complete list of available buses on your entered route and date will be shown. You can apply filters for only APSRTC Amaravathi operators, and only buses of APSRTC Amaravathi will be shown to you. Select any bus and then select your preferred seat on that bus.
• Enter your name and contact information on the next page and complete the payment process.
• You will receive your e-ticket via SMS/email.

The key features of APSRTC Amaravathi buses are listed below:

• Air-conditioned interiors for a cool and pleasant journey
• Air suspension system for smooth travel and better comfort
• Wide and comfortable push-back seats
• Onboard audio and video entertainment
• Mineral water bottles for passengers
• Trained attendants to help with luggage and passenger needs

Amaravathi bus ticket prices vary depending on factors such as travel distance and seat availability. Generally, longer journeys cost more. Moreover, Amaravathi bus ticket prices may vary on weekends, holidays, and during festival seasons.

Concessions

Concessions on APSRTC Amaravathi bus bookings are available to the following categories of travellers:

• Senior citizens above the age of 60 years can avail 25% fare concession on APSRTC A/C bus services, including Amaravathi buses.
  
  

• MLAs, MLCs, MPs, and Former Members (with spouses) can travel free of charge on all APSRTC services, including Amaravathi buses.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Ticket cancellations are allowed for APSRTC Amaravathi buses. However, certain cancellation charges apply, and the reservation fee is non-refundable. To receive a refund, you need to cancel your Amaravathi bus ticket at least 1 hour before the bus departs from the origin point.

Cancellation charges and refund amounts for Amaravathi buses are calculated based on the time of cancellation, as shown below:

Note: When booking your APSRTC Amaravathi bus ticket through redBus, you can easily view the exact cancellation charges and refund timelines before confirming your booking.

The APSRTC Amaravathi bus fleet operates 2+2 A/C seater coaches. But there are two types of Amaravathi buses in use currently:

• Amaravathi Volvo Bus

• Amaravathi Scania Bus

These premium buses use modern multi-axle technology to ensure smooth and stable rides on highways.

Seating Arrangements

The Amaravathi bus seat layout follows a 2+2 seating format with around 47 wide push-back seats, offering good space and comfort for long journeys. 

APSRTC also offers seat reservations for different passenger groups. Seats are reserved in the following way:

• Ladies: About 33% of seats are reserved for women passengers

• Physically Challenged: One seat in the front row on the left side is reserved for physically challenged passengers

• Senior Citizens: Seats in the left-side two-seater row (behind the physically challenged seat) are reserved for seniors

• VIP Quota: Two seats are reserved on every Amaravathi bus for VIP passengers

You can easily check the full Amaravathi bus seat layout during booking and select your preferred seat.

 

APSRTC offers GPS-based live tracking for its premium services, including the Amaravathi bus service. With this feature, you can:

• See the current location of the Amaravathi bus

• Check the estimated arrival time at each stop

• Follow the progress of the bus along the route

You can track your Amaravathi bus in real time through the APSRTC website or mobile app. If you booked your Amaravathi bus through redBus, you can also use the ‘Track My Bus’ option on the redBus app or website to check the ETA of your bus and plan your journey accordingly.