Samarlakota is a popular pilgrimage destination visited by devotees year-round. With a regular schedule and multiple departure options, the bus service connecting Vijayawada to Samarlakota offers pilgrims a convenient and reliable way to visit the temple town for darshan.
The Vijayawada to Samarlakota bus route covers approximately 201 kms and takes about 4 hrs 45 mins. A total of 19 direct buses operated by 12 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 02:10, and the last bus leaves at 05:30.
Major boarding points in Vijayawada include Benz Circle, Enikepadu, Gollapudi, Hanumanpet, Kummaripalem, Mangalgiri Bypass, Old RTC Bus Stand, Prasadampadu, Ramavarapadu Ring Road, Rtc bus stand, while common drop locations in Samarlakota are Bus Stand.
RTC and private operators such as APSRTC offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 341 - INR 5999.00 depending on the bus type and features.



