There are 6 ways to get from Gaya to Rishīkesh by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Gaya
best- Fly from Gaya (GAY) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane GAY - DED
7h 4m₹12,774–30,956Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 13009
24h 25m₹500–3,800Bus via Varanasi
- Take the bus from Gaya, Bihar to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Gaya, Bihar - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Haridwar, Uttarakhand
24h 10mDrive 1,055.6 km
- Drive from Gaya to Rishīkeshcar 1,055.6 km
13h 14m₹11,888–17,172Train to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, fly
- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Patna Jntrain
- Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane PAT - DED
9h 4m₹9,452–21,097Bus
- Take the bus from Gaya, Bihar to Delhi, Delhi Statebus Gaya, Bihar - Delhi, Delhi State
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Rishikesh, Uttarakhandbus Delhi, Delhi State - Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
25h 48m
Gaya (GAY) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaya to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹3,800 and takes 24h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Gaya to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹31,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaya to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Gaya, Bihar and arriving at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gaya Jn and arriving at Yog Nagari Rishikesh. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h 25m.
The distance between Gaya and Rishīkesh is 927 km. The road distance is 1055.6 km.
The best way to get from Gaya to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus via Varanasi which takes 24h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Gaya to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Gaya to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Reshmi Travels Pro, depart from Gaya, Bihar station.
Gaya to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gaya Jn station.
The best way to get from Gaya to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹31,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Varanasi, which costs and takes 24h 10m, you could also train, which costs ₹500 - ₹3,800 and takes 24h 25m.
What companies run services between Gaya, India and Rishīkesh, India?
Air India Limited flies from Gaya (GAY) to Dehradun Airport (DED) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaya, Bihar to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Haridwar, Uttarakhand in around 24h 10m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Gaya to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–21,000
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–24,000
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Dehradun Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–20,000
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Dehradun Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gaya Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–3,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹500–600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,000–3,800
Train from Gaya Jn to Patna Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, and Want to know more about Flixbus? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Gaya to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Reshmi Travels Pro, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Gaya to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Yog Nagari Rishikesh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaya to Rishīkesh is 1056 km. It takes approximately 13h 14m to drive from Gaya to Rishīkesh.
Book your Gaya to Rishīkesh bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1180+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.