There are 4 ways to get from Varanasi to Rishīkesh by plane, train, bus, 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 11m₹8,114–13,357Train
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
20h 36m₹1,022–3,803Drive 827.6 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Rishīkeshcar 827.6 km
9h 56m₹9,243–13,351
Varanasi to Rishīkesh by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,200 and takes 20h.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Rishikesh via Haridwar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.
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 and Rishīkesh is 740 km. The road distance is 827.6 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Rishīkesh without a car is to train which takes 20h and costs ₹420 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Varanasi to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Varanasi to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Sana Travels, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,200 and takes 20h, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,800 and takes 20h 36m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Rishīkesh, India?
Air India Limited and IndiGo Airlines fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Dehradun Airport (DED) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikesh once daily. Tickets cost ₹420–3,200 and the journey takes 20h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Dehradun Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Dehradun Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Dehradun Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–13,000
- 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
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Varanasi to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,400
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
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Booking & Getting There
Varanasi to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Sana Travels, arrive at Haridwar station.
Varanasi to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Yog Nagari Rishikesh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Rishīkesh is 828 km. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Varanasi to Rishīkesh.
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