There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi Jn 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
4h 59m₹8,590–14,329Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 13009
20h₹420–3,200Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Haridwarbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater/Sleeper
17h 53mDrive 826.1 km
- Drive from Varanasi Jn to Rishīkeshcar 826.1 km
9h 54m₹8,030–11,599Bus via Lucknow
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Alambaghbus
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Rishikeshbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
18h 41m
Varanasi Jn to Rishīkesh by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi Jn to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,200 and takes 20h.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi Jn to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi Jn to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Rishikesh via Haridwar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Yog Nagari Rishikesh. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h.
The distance between Varanasi Jn and Rishīkesh is 739 km. The road distance is 826.1 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi Jn to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus which takes 17h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Varanasi Jn to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Varanasi Jn to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Tiwari and Brothers, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi Jn to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi Jn to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 53m, you could also train, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,200 and takes 20h.
What companies run services between Varanasi Jn, 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 6 times a week, 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 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
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Tiwari and Brothers
- Website
- Tiwari and Brothers
- Website
- Akc Transport
Bus from Varanasi to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Akc Transport
- Website
- Khushi Tour. Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Khushi Tour. Travels
- 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 9355777632
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt Ltd
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt Ltd
- Phone
- +91 9928371859
- Website
- Vijay Tours And Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Vijay Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 91299 29994
- [email protected]
- Website
- PTC Skybus
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- PTC Skybus
- Phone
- 7230947777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahalaxmi Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Mahalaxmi Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Varanasi Jn to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Tiwari and Brothers, arrive at Haridwar station.
Varanasi Jn to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Yog Nagari Rishikesh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi Jn to Rishīkesh is 826 km. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Varanasi Jn to Rishīkesh.
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