There are 6 ways to get from Prayagraj to Rishīkesh by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly from Allahabad
best- Fly from Allahabad (IXD) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane IXD - DED
5h 19m₹12,635–23,785Train
cheapest- Take the train from Prayag to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 14229
14h 35m₹380–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Meerut, Uttar Pradeshbus Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Meerut to Rishikeshbus
13h 36mDrive 711.4 km
- Drive from Prayagraj to Rishīkeshcar 711.4 km
8h 27m₹8,045–11,620Train to Varanasi Airport, fly
- Take the train from Prayagraj Rambag to Varanasi Jntrain
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane VNS - DED
8h 11m₹8,071–16,068Bus via Lucknow
- Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Haridwar, Uttarakhand
15h 53m
Prayagraj to Rishīkesh by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prayagraj to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹2,900 and takes 14h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Prayagraj to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹24,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Prayagraj to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Rishikesh via Meerut. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prayag and arriving at Yog Nagari Rishikesh. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14h 35m.
The distance between Prayagraj and Rishīkesh is 667 km. The road distance is 711.4 km.
The best way to get from Prayagraj to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus which takes 13h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Prayagraj to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Prayagraj to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Goyal Travels, depart from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh station.
Prayagraj to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Prayag station.
The best way to get from Prayagraj to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹24,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 36m, you could also train, which costs ₹380 - ₹2,900 and takes 14h 35m.
What companies run services between Prayagraj, India and Rishīkesh, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Allahabad (IXD) to Dehradun Airport (DED) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Rishikesh via Meerut, Uttar Pradesh and Meerut in around 13h 36m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Allahabad to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Flights from Allahabad to Dehradun Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Dehradun Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Prayag to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Prayagraj Rambag to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 02228916622
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shubham Travels
Bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Shubham Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Prayagraj to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Goyal Travels, arrive at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh station.
Prayagraj to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Yog Nagari Rishikesh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prayagraj to Rishīkesh is 711 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Prayagraj to Rishīkesh.
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