What is the cheapest way to get from Varkala to Rishīkesh?

The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹1,300 - ₹11,000 and takes 2 days 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Varkala to Rishīkesh?

The fastest way to get from Varkala to Rishīkesh is to taxi and fly which takes 8h 39m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹23,000.

Is there a direct bus between Varkala and Rishīkesh?

No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Rishikesh via Bengaluru, Udaipur and Noida. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Varkala and Rishīkesh?

No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Yog Nagari Rishikesh via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Varkala to Rishīkesh?

The distance between Varkala and Rishīkesh is 2481 km. The road distance is 2752 km.

How do I travel from Varkala to Rishīkesh without a car?

The best way to get from Varkala to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus which takes 45h 55m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Varkala to Rishīkesh?

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Varkala to Rishīkesh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varkala to Rishīkesh bus from?

Varkala to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Varkala station.

Where do I catch the Varkala to Rishīkesh train from?

Varkala to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.

Train or bus from Varkala to Rishīkesh?

The best way to get from Varkala to Rishīkesh is to bus which takes 45h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹11,000 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Varkala to Rishīkesh bus arrive?

Varkala to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Bengaluru station.

Where does the Varkala to Rishīkesh train arrive?

Varkala to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Yog Nagari Rishikesh station.

Can I drive from Varkala to Rishīkesh?

Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Rishīkesh is 2752 km. It takes approximately 38h 54m to drive from Varkala to Rishīkesh.

Where can I stay near Rishīkesh?

There are 1118+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.

Varkala to Rishīkesh - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train to Trivandrum, fly
best
1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane TRV - DED
8h 45m
₹14,022–23,185
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 22659
2d 9h
₹1,315–10,385
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varkala to Bengalurubus
2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Udaipurbus
3. Take the bus from Udaipur to Noidabus
4. Take the bus from Noida to Rishikeshbus
45h 55m
Drive 2,752 km
1. Drive from Varkala to Rishīkeshcar 2,752 km
38h 54m
₹26,922–38,887
Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane COK - DED
8h 39m
₹15,699–22,595
Taxi to Madurai, fly
1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane IXM - DED
11h 34m
₹16,966–27,910

Trivandrum (TRV) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights

46Weekly Planes

7h 35mAverage Duration

₹11,967Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,481.1 km
Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Varkala to Rishikesh via Bengaluru, Udaipur, and Noida in around 45h 55m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikesh once a week. Tickets cost ₹1,200–9,500 and the journey takes 2d 7h.

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