Vijayawada Bus Stop — officially the Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS), also known as Telugu Satavahana Prayana Pranganam — is not merely the most important transit hub in Andhra Pradesh. It is among the busiest, the largest, and the most architecturally impressive bus terminals in all of Asia — a 28-acre, 62-platform colossus on the southern bank of the Krishna River in Krishnalanka, Vijayawada, that processes millions of passengers every month and serves as the central node through which virtually all road transport in Andhra Pradesh flows. Opened on September 23, 1990, and operated by APSRTC, PNBS ranks as India’s busiest bus terminal — ahead of Delhi, Chennai, and Hyderabad — and Asia’s second largest, with a 48-platform departure terminal, a 14-platform arrival terminal, a dedicated city bus port, and the APSRTC’s own administrative headquarters (RTC House) all housed within its vast campus.
Every major city in Andhra Pradesh — and dozens of destinations in Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh — are connected to Vijayawada through PNBS, making it the quintessential road transport gateway of coastal Andhra’s most dynamic city.
Location and Address
Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) is located at Krishnalanka on the southern bank of the Krishna River — in central Vijayawada.
- Address: Pandit Nehru Bus Station, NH-65, Arrival Block, Krishnalanka, Vijayawada — 520001, Andhra Pradesh
The station is approximately 3 kilometres from Vijayawada Railway Station, 1 kilometre from the Prakasam Barrage on the Krishna River, 4 kilometres from Kanaka Durga Temple on Indrakeeladri Hill, 35 kilometres from Guntur, and 275 kilometres from Hyderabad — making it both the city’s most accessible transit hub and the state’s most strategically central bus terminal.
How to Reach Vijayawada Bus Stop
| Mode of Transport | Details | Approx. Time |
| Vijayawada Railway Station | 3 km — by auto or cab | 8 — 12 minutes |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Available throughout the day at PNBS | Readily available |
| App-Based Cab | Ola, Uber active in Vijayawada | 10 — 20 min from city zones |
| City Bus | Vijayawada City Bus Port (adjacent to PNBS) | All city bus routes |
| Private Vehicle | NH-65 Krishnalanka — direct access | Well-connected road |
| From Hyderabad | APSRTC / TSRTC / Private — 275 km | 4 — 5 hours by bus |
| From Chennai | APSRTC / Private — 450 km | 7 — 8 hours by bus |
Vijayawada Bus Stop Timings
| Service | First Bus | Last Bus | Notes |
| APSRTC — All Routes | 24 hours | 24 hours | Round-the-clock service |
| APSRTC — Hyderabad (Garuda Plus) | 4:30 AM | 11:30 PM | Extremely frequent — most popular route |
| APSRTC — Visakhapatnam | 5:00 AM | 11:30 PM | Multiple daily departures |
| APSRTC — Tirupati | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Route 3003 is the dedicated service |
| APSRTC — Kakinada | 5:00 AM | 10:30 PM | Regular service |
| APSRTC — Amaravati / Guntur | 5:30 AM | 11:00 PM | Very frequent — 30-40 min apart |
| APSRTC — Nellore | 5:00 AM | 10:30 PM | Multiple departures |
| APSRTC — Bengaluru | 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM | Multiple AC and ordinary services |
| TSRTC — Hyderabad | 24 hours | 24 hours | 24-hour TSRTC services |
| City Buses — APSRTC City Bus Port | 5:30 AM | 11:00 PM | 10 platforms — full city network |
Facilities at Vijayawada Bus Stop
| Facility | Status | Details |
| 62 Platforms | ✅ Available | 48 departure + 14 arrival platforms |
| City Bus Port | ✅ Available | Adjacent 10-platform city bus terminal |
| RTC House (Admin HQ) | ✅ Available | APSRTC administrative headquarters |
| APSRTC Ticket Counters | ✅ Available | Multiple booking windows at all times |
| Online Booking | ✅ Available | APSRTC website, app, and redBus |
| Food Courts and Restaurants | ✅ Available | Multiple eateries — meals, snacks |
| Miniplex / Theatre | ✅ Available | Passenger entertainment facility |
| Dormitory | ✅ Available | Overnight accommodation for passengers |
| Cloak Room | ✅ Available | Luggage storage — 24 hours |
| ATM | ✅ Available | Multiple banks within the terminal |
| Washrooms | ✅ Available | Separate male, female, differently-abled |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Available | Free 30-minute Wi-Fi — 17 hotspots |
| Baggage Scanners | ✅ Active | Security screening at entry points |
| CCTV Surveillance | ✅ Active | Round-the-clock monitoring |
| Help Desk | ✅ Available | 24-hour passenger assistance |
| Parking | ✅ Available | Two-wheeler, three-wheeler, four-wheeler |
| Differently-Abled Facilities | ✅ Available | Ramps, accessible counters, assistance |
| Internet Centre | ✅ Available | Public internet access |
Major Bus Routes From Vijayawada Bus Stop
| Destination | Operator | Bus Type | Journey Time | Approx. Fare |
| Hyderabad | APSRTC / TSRTC | Garuda Plus, Vajra AC | 4 — 5 hours | ₹350 — ₹800 |
| Visakhapatnam | APSRTC | Garuda, Super Luxury | 5 — 6 hours | ₹350 — ₹700 |
| Tirupati | APSRTC (Route 3003) | Express / Super Luxury | 6 — 7 hours | ₹300 — ₹600 |
| Guntur | APSRTC | Ordinary / Metro Express | 45 min — 1 hour | ₹40 — ₹100 |
| Kakinada | APSRTC | Express / Deluxe | 3 — 4 hours | ₹200 — ₹400 |
| Amaravati | APSRTC | Metro Deluxe AC | 1 — 1.5 hours | ₹80 — ₹150 |
| Bengaluru | APSRTC / KSRTC | Garuda Plus / Airavat AC | 8 — 9 hours | ₹600 — ₹1,200 |
| Chennai | APSRTC / TNSTC | Super Luxury / Garuda | 8 — 9 hours | ₹500 — ₹1,100 |
| Nellore | APSRTC | Express / Deluxe | 3 — 4 hours | ₹200 — ₹400 |
| Vijayawada Airport (VGA) | APSRTC Metro Deluxe AC | Metro Luxury AC | 30 minutes | ₹100 — ₹200 |
Nearby Area
Kanaka Durga Temple — Indrakeeladri — Vijayawada’s most revered and most visited religious landmark, the Kanaka Durga Temple is perched dramatically on the Indrakeeladri Hill overlooking the Krishna River — approximately 4 kilometres from PNBS. The goddess Kanaka Durga is the presiding deity of Vijayawada and one of the most powerful and most worshipped goddesses in the Telugu-speaking world. Millions of pilgrims visit the temple annually — a significant proportion arriving via PNBS.
Prakasam Barrage — One of India’s most iconic river infrastructure projects, the Prakasam Barrage spans the Krishna River approximately 1 kilometre from PNBS — a 1.2-kilometre-long structure that has provided irrigation to the fertile Krishna delta for over a century. The barrage’s promenade is one of Vijayawada’s most popular evening destinations.
Bhavani Island — Located on the Krishna River, Bhavani Island is one of Andhra Pradesh’s most popular eco-tourism destinations — a serene green island accessible by boat from near the barrage, offering lawns, boating, and outdoor activities within minutes of PNBS.
Vijayawada Railway Station — Three kilometres from PNBS, Vijayawada Junction is one of the busiest railway junctions in India — a major node on the Howrah–Chennai Main Line connecting Vijayawada to Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. The combination of PNBS and Vijayawada Junction makes the city one of India’s most comprehensively connected road-rail transit hubs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is PNBS and how large is it?
A: PNBS (Pandit Nehru Bus Station) spans 28 acres with 62 platforms — 48 for departures and 14 for arrivals — making it India’s busiest and Asia’s second-largest bus terminal.
Q2. Does PNBS operate 24 hours?
A: Yes. PNBS is fully operational 24 hours a day, with APSRTC and TSRTC services running round the clock on key routes like Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam.
Q3. How far is PNBS from Vijayawada Railway Station?
A: Approximately 3 kilometres — 8 to 12 minutes by auto-rickshaw.
Q4. Can I book APSRTC tickets online for PNBS?
A: Yes. Tickets are bookable on the APSRTC official website, the APSRTC app, and platforms like redBus and Goibibo.
Q5. Which bus goes from Vijayawada to Tirupati?
A: Route 3003 is the dedicated APSRTC service connecting PNBS to Tirupati — one of the most in-demand routes from this terminal.
Q6. Is there a Wi-Fi facility at PNBS?
A: Yes. PNBS offers free 30-minute Wi-Fi via 17 hotspots — a partnership with BSNL and Quad Gen that made PNBS India’s first bus stand with round-the-clock Wi-Fi.
Q7. What APSRTC bus types operate from Vijayawada?
A: Garuda, Garuda Plus, Indra, Super Luxury, Vennela, Deluxe, Telugu Velugu, Express, Amaravati, and Metro Deluxe AC / Metro Luxury AC city buses — covering all tiers from ordinary to premium AC.
