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How to get fromPrayagraj to Rishīkeshby plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Prayagraj to Rishīkesh by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Allahabad

    best
    1. Fly from Allahabad (IXD) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane IXD - DED
    5h 19m
    ₹11,635–19,785

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Prayag to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain train 14229
    14h 35m
    ₹380–2,900

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Allahabad to Ghaziabadbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikeshbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    16h 11m
    ₹1,037–7,525

  4. Drive  711.4 km

    1. Drive from Prayagraj to Rishīkeshcar car 711.4 km
    8h 27m
    ₹7,946–11,478

  5. Taxi to Varanasi Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Prayagraj to Varanasi-Airport-VNStaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane VNS - DED
    5h 47m
    ₹9,571–15,079

  6. Bus via Delhi

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Prayagraj - Hanuman Mandir Chauraha, Civil Lines to FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gatebus bus FlixBus IN0426
    2. Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Rishikeshbus bus
    18h 24m
    ₹1,356–4,776

Prayagraj to Rishīkesh by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 666.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Prayagraj, India and Rishīkesh, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Allahabad (IXD) to Dehradun Airport (DED) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Prayag to Yog Nagari Rishikesh 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 14h 35m.

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