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There are 7 ways to get from Prayagraj to Rishīkesh by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Varanasi Airport, fly

    best
    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
    6h 37m
    ₹10,073–16,082

  2. Train

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

  3. Bus via Lucknow

    1. Take the bus from Allahabad to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Rishikeshbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    14h 55m

  4. Drive  711.4 km

    1. Drive from Prayagraj to Rishīkeshcar car 711.4 km
    8h 27m
    ₹6,894–9,958

  5. Fly from Allahabad

    1. Fly from Allahabad (IXD) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane IXD - DED
    5h 39m
    ₹6,635–21,785

  6. Train, train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Kanpur Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain train
    3. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane LKO - DED
    7h 20m
    ₹5,538–14,248

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Allahabad to Dehradunbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun to Rishikeshbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    15h 59m

Prayagraj to Rishīkesh by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 834.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Allahabad to Rishikesh via Lucknow in around 14h 55m.

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