The nearest large city is Khammam (about 100 km), with rail connections to Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and other major centres. The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, around 280 km away; from there, take a train or bus to Khammam and then a local bus or taxi to Bhadrachalam. APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation) buses run from Hyderabad, Khammam, and several other towns to Bhadrachalam.