There are 7 ways to get from Rourkela to Rishīkesh by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Veer Surendra Sai Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Rourkela to Jharsuguda Jntrain
- Fly from Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane JRG - DED
7h 30m₹8,534–18,212Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rourkela to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 18477
37h 17m₹700–6,000Train via Delhi
- Take the train from Rourkela to New Delhitrain 20817
- Take the train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Haridwar Jntrain 22457
25h 55m₹947–7,345Bus
- Take the bus from Rourkela, Odisha to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus
- Take the bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus
35h 38mDrive 1,326.1 km
- Drive from Rourkela to Rishīkeshcar 1,326.1 km
17h 45m₹14,916–21,546Train to Birsa Munda Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rourkela to Hatiatrain
- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane IXR - DED
9h 4m₹9,267–20,024Train to Gaya, fly
- Take the train from Rourkela to Gaya Jntrain
- Fly from Gaya (GAY) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane GAY - DED
16h 16m₹13,064–36,113
Rourkela to Rishīkesh by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rourkela to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹6,000 and takes 37h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Rourkela to Rishīkesh is to train and fly which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rourkela to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Rourkela, Odisha and arriving at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Ranchi, Jharkhand, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rourkela and arriving at Yog Nagari Rishikesh. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37h 17m.
The distance between Rourkela and Rishīkesh is 1218 km. The road distance is 1326.1 km.
The best way to get from Rourkela to Rishīkesh without a car is to train via Delhi which takes 25h 55m and costs ₹900 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Rourkela to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Rourkela to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Mantri Bus Service, depart from Rourkela, Odisha station.
Rourkela to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rourkela station.
The best way to get from Rourkela to Rishīkesh is to train via Delhi which takes 25h 55m and costs ₹900 - ₹7,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 38m.
What companies run services between Rourkela, India and Rishīkesh, India?
You can take a train from Rourkela to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via New Delhi, Anand Vihar, Anand Vihar Terminal, Haridwar Jn, and Haridwar, Uttarakhand in around 25h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rourkela, Odisha to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Ranchi, Jharkhand, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haridwar, Uttarakhand in around 35h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–18,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Dehradun Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–18,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Flights from Gaya to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rourkela to Jharsuguda Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Rourkela to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 47m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–800
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,900–4,900
Train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Rourkela to Hatia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Rourkela to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Rourkela to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–6,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–900
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,400–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rourkela to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Mantri Bus Service, arrive at Ranchi, Jharkhand station.
Rourkela to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Delhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rourkela to Rishīkesh is 1326 km. It takes approximately 17h 45m to drive from Rourkela to Rishīkesh.
There are 1164+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.