There are 6 ways to get from Lucknow to Rishīkesh by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane LKO - DED
2h 50m₹5,232–11,787Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lucknow to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 13009 / ...
10h 35m₹290–2,300Train via Haridwar Jn
- Take the train from Lucknowjn to Haridwar Jntrain 22545
7h 46m₹589–2,731Bus
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Rishikeshbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
10h 10m₹550–1,400Drive 527.5 km
- Drive from Lucknow to Rishīkeshcar 527.5 km
6h 47m₹5,112–7,383Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lucknow to Rishīkeshtaxi 527.5 km
6h 47m₹11,000–14,000
Lucknow to Rishīkesh by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lucknow to Rishīkesh is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lucknow to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹12,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lucknow and arriving at Rishikesh. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lucknow and arriving at Yog Nagari Rishikesh. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Lucknow and Rishīkesh is 490 km. The road distance is 527.5 km.
The best way to get from Lucknow to Rishīkesh without a car is to train via Haridwar Jn which takes 7h 46m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Lucknow to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Lucknow to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Adarsh Express, depart from Lucknow station.
Lucknow to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Lucknowjn station.
The best way to get from Lucknow to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can train via Haridwar Jn, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 46m, you could also bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Rishīkesh, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Dehradun Airport (DED) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Lucknowjn to Haridwar Jn 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Dehradun Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–11,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Lucknowjn to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Lucknow to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Website
- Adarsh Express
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Adarsh Express
- Phone
- +91 9680227000
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Book at
- GK Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹471–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–750
- Phone
- +91 9355777632
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt Ltd
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt Ltd
- Phone
- +91 9928371859
- Website
- Vijay Tours And Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Vijay Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 91299 29994
- [email protected]
- Website
- PTC Skybus
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- PTC Skybus
- Phone
- 7230947777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahalaxmi Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Mahalaxmi Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Cabio Cab Lucknow
- Phone
- +91 895 376 7676
- Website
- cabio.in
Taxi Rental
- Phone
- +91 809 091 5556
- Website
- taxilucknow.in
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Booking & Getting There
Lucknow to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Adarsh Express, arrive at Rishikesh station.
Lucknow to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Haridwar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lucknow to Rishīkesh is 527 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Lucknow to Rishīkesh.
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