There are 6 ways to get from Sarnath to Rishīkesh 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane VNS - DED
5h 3m₹8,604–14,346Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 13009
21h 31m₹530–4,049Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Haridwarbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater/Sleeper / ...
17h 37mTrain via Prayagraj
- Take the train from Sarnath to Prayagtrain 15159
- Take the train from Prayag to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 14229
18h 59m₹537–4,103Drive 833.6 km
- Drive from Sarnath to Rishīkeshcar 833.6 km
10h 2m₹8,155–11,780Bus via Lucknow
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Alambaghbus
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Rishikeshbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
19h 33m
Sarnath to Rishīkesh by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sarnath to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 21h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Sarnath to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarnath to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Rishikesh via Haridwar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Sarnath to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Sarnath and arriving at Yog Nagari Rishikesh via Prayag. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 59m.
The distance between Sarnath and Rishīkesh is 739 km. The road distance is 833.6 km.
The best way to get from Sarnath to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus which takes 17h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Sarnath to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Sarnath to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Tiwari and Brothers, depart from Varanasi station.
Sarnath to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sarnath station.
The best way to get from Sarnath to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 37m, you could also train via Prayagraj, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 18h 59m.
What companies run services between Sarnath, India and Rishīkesh, India?
Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, and Air India Express fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Dehradun Airport (DED) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tiwari and Brothers operates a bus from Varanasi to Haridwar twice daily, and the journey takes 16h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Dehradun Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sarnath to Prayag
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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 Varanasi Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹420–500
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +91 9839001010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tiwari and Brothers
Bus from Varanasi to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Tiwari and Brothers
- Website
- Tiwari and Brothers
- Website
- Khushi Tour. Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Khushi Tour. Travels
- Website
- Akc Transport
Bus from Varanasi to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Akc Transport
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- [email protected]
- Website
- UPSRTC
Bus from Varanasi to Alambagh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹420–800
- Website
- UPSRTC
- Ordinary
- ₹420–550
- AC
- ₹550–800
- Adult
- ₹490–750
- Website
- Adarsh Express
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Adarsh Express
- Phone
- +91 9680227000
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Book at
- GK Travels
- Phone
- +91 91299 29994
- [email protected]
- Website
- PTC Skybus
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- PTC Skybus
- Phone
- 7230947777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahalaxmi Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Mahalaxmi Travels
- Website
- Shiv Sai Elite Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shiv Sai Elite Travels
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIty Land Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- CIty Land Travels
- Phone
- +91 9928371859
- Website
- Vijay Tours And Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Vijay Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 86792 12239
- [email protected]
- Website
- Empire Travels & Holidays
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Empire Travels & Holidays
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Booking & Getting There
Sarnath to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Tiwari and Brothers, arrive at Haridwar station.
Sarnath to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Prayag station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarnath to Rishīkesh is 834 km. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Sarnath to Rishīkesh.
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