There are 6 ways to get from Ranchi to Rishīkesh by plane, train, bus, 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
best- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane IXR - DED
4h 32m₹8,948–16,161Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ranchi to Kodermatrain 12366 / ...
- Take the train from Koderma to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 13009
33h 16m₹695–5,478Train via Delhi
- Take the train from Ranchi to New Delhitrain 12877 / ...
- Take the train from New Delhi to Haridwar Jntrain 12055 / ...
24h 50m₹1,099–7,485Bus via Lucknow
- Take the bus from Ranchi to Lucknowbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Rishikeshbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
25h 20m₹1,201–3,882Drive 1,205.6 km
- Drive from Ranchi to Rishīkeshcar 1,205.6 km
15h 39m₹13,466–19,450Bus
- Take the bus from Patel Chowk to Patliputra Bairiya ISBT - Patnabus
- Take the bus from Patna Patliputra Bus Terminal to ISBT Kashmere gatebus
- Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Rishikeshbus
30h 53m₹3,899–5,599
Ranchi to Rishīkesh by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹5,500 and takes 33h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranchi to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Rishikesh via Lucknow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranchi to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Haridwar Jn via New Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 50m.
The distance between Ranchi and Rishīkesh is 1064 km. The road distance is 1205.6 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Rishīkesh without a car is to train via Delhi which takes 24h 50m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Ranchi to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Ranchi to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Zingbus, depart from Ranchi station.
Ranchi to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can train via Delhi, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹7,500 and takes 24h 50m, you could also bus via Lucknow, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900 and takes 25h 20m.
What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Rishīkesh, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Air India Limited fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Dehradun Airport (DED) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ranchi to Rishikesh via New Delhi, Haridwar Jn, and Haridwar in around 24h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Dehradun Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Dehradun Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Dehradun Airport via Patna, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ranchi to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,600–4,500
Train from New Delhi to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Ranchi to Koderma
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Koderma to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–4,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹500–650
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,200–4,000
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Ranchi to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Ranchi to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Ranchi to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Phone
- +91 08046333629
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ma Shanti Travels
Bus from Patel Chowk to Patliputra Bairiya ISBT - Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,100
- Website
- Ma Shanti Travels
- Adult
- ₹500–1,100
- Website
- Rajdhani Express Travels
Bus from Patna Patliputra Bus Terminal to ISBT Kashmere gate
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹2,999
- Schedules at
- Rajdhani Express Travels
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Kashmiri Gate to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Sleeper
- ₹380–1,000
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Booking & Getting There
Ranchi to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Zingbus, arrive at Lucknow station.
Ranchi to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Delhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi to Rishīkesh is 1206 km. It takes approximately 15h 39m to drive from Ranchi to Rishīkesh.
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