### How to Reach Simhachalam Varaha Lakshmi Nrisimhaswamy Temple, Visakhapatnam: Available Buses and Trains
**By Bus:**
1. **APSRTC Buses:**
- **From Hyderabad:**
- Distance: ~620 km
- Ticket Price: ₹700 - ₹1500 (depending on the type of bus)
- Frequent buses are available from Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam.
- **From Vijayawada:**
- Distance: ~350 km
- Ticket Price: ₹400 - ₹1200
- Regular services from Vijayawada to Visakhapatnam.
- **From Chennai:**
- Distance: ~800 km
- Ticket Price: ₹800 - ₹1800
- Daily buses operate from Chennai to Visakhapatnam.
2. **Private Buses:**
- Several private operators offer bus services to Visakhapatnam from major cities like Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Chennai.
- Booking platforms: RedBus, MakeMyTrip, Goibibo
**By Train:**
1. **Visakhapatnam Railway Station:**
- **From Hyderabad:**
- Distance: ~700 km
- Ticket Price: ₹400 - ₹2000 (depending on the class of travel)
- Popular Trains: Godavari Express, Visakha Express
- **From Vijayawada:**
- Distance: ~350 km
- Ticket Price: ₹300 - ₹1500
- Popular Trains: Janmabhoomi Express, Ratnachal Express
- **From Chennai:**
- Distance: ~800 km
- Ticket Price: ₹500 - ₹2500
- Popular Trains: Chennai Central-Visakhapatnam Express, Howrah Mail
2. **Simhachalam North Railway Station:**
- **From Hyderabad:**
- Distance: ~680 km
- Ticket Price: ₹400 - ₹2000
- Popular Trains: Konark Express, East Coast Express
- **From Vijayawada:**
- Distance: ~330 km
- Ticket Price: ₹300 - ₹1500
- Popular Trains: Prashanti Express, Janmabhoomi Express
- **From Chennai:**
- Distance: ~780 km
- Ticket Price: ₹500 - ₹2500
- Popular Trains: Chennai Central-Visakhapatnam Express
3. **Booking Tickets:**
- Train tickets can be booked through the [Indian Railways website (IRCTC)](https://www.irctc.co.in) or at railway station booking counters.
- Advance reservations are recommended.
**Nearest Airport:**
- **Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ):**
- Distance: ~20 km from Simhachalam Temple
- Regular flights from major cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru
- From the airport, you can take a taxi or bus to reach Simhachalam Temple.
Plan your journey and enjoy a comfortable trip to the holy Simhachalam Varaha Lakshmi Nrisimhaswamy Temple in Visakhapatnam!
