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How to get fromRishīkesh to Prayagrajby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Allahabad

    best
    1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Allahabad (IXD)plane plane DED - IXD
    6h 28m
    ₹8,133–25,742

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Prayagtrain train 14230
    15h 23m
    ₹380–2,900

  3. Bus via Lucknow

    1. Take the bus from Rishikesh to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Allahabadbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    16h 7m

  4. Drive  710.2 km

    1. Drive from Rishīkesh to Prayagrajcar car 710.2 km
    8h 21m
    ₹6,882–9,941

  5. Fly to Varanasi Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane DED - VNS
    2. Take the taxi from Varanasi-Airport-VNS to Prayagrajtaxi taxi
    5h 30m
    ₹9,998–16,107

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rishikesh to Dehradunbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater/Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun to Allahabadbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    16h 55m

Rishīkesh to Prayagraj by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration15h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket₹380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 664.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Allahabad (IXD) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Prayag 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 15h 23m.

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