Rome2Rio

How to get fromRishīkesh to Chennaiby plane, bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Chennai

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Rishīkesh to Chennai by plane, bus, train, 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.

  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane DED - MAA
    5h 35m
    ₹9,627–18,747

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Saharanpurtrain train 14609 / ...
    2. Take the train from Saharanpur to Peramburtrain train 20494
    44h 25m
    ₹1,093–8,595

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rishikesh to Kashmiri Gatebus bus
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Chennai Centraltrain train 12622 / ...
    39h 33m
    ₹1,297–8,489

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rishikesh to Noidabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Noida to Hyderabadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Chennaibus bus
    2d 6h

  5. Drive  2,212.4 km

    1. Drive from Rishīkesh to Chennaicar car 2,212.4 km
    33h 35m
    ₹24,762–35,767

  6. Fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane DED - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train
    8h 18m
    ₹12,908–22,107

Dehradun Airport (DED) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar109Weekly Planes
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,302Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Rishīkesh to Chennai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,955.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, and Air India Express fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rishikesh to Chennai via Noida and Hyderabad in around 2d 6h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around India

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There