There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Rishīkesh by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane MAA - DED
8h 30m₹10,043–16,155Train via Delhi
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to New Delhitrain 12625 / ...
- Take the train from New Delhi to Haridwar Jntrain 12055 / ...
42h 19m₹1,210–9,450Bus via Ahmedabad
- Take the bus from Vellore - Shanthi Travels to Majesticbus
- Take the bus from Anand Rao Circle to Paldibus
- Take the bus from Ahmedabad, Gujarat to Meerut, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Meerut to Rishikeshbus
46h 28mDrive 2,290.4 km
- Drive from Vellore to Rishīkeshcar 2,290.4 km
31h 41m₹26,143–37,762Bus to Tirupati Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Renigunta, Andhra Pradeshbus
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane TIR - DED
8h 30mTrain, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane BLR - DED
10h 10m₹8,360–14,474Train
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Saharanpurtrain 20493
- Take the train from Saharanpur to Rishikeshtrain 14815 / ...
47h 43m₹1,250–9,950Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to Meerut, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Meerut to Rishikeshbus
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Vellore to Rishīkesh by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Rishīkesh is to train via Delhi which costs ₹1,200 - ₹9,500 and takes 42h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Rishīkesh is to bus and fly which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Vellore - Shanthi Travels and arriving at Rishikesh via Anand Rao Circle, Paldi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat and Meerut. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Haridwar Jn via Katpadi Jn and New Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 19m.
The distance between Vellore and Rishīkesh is 2085 km. The road distance is 2290.4 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Rishīkesh without a car is to train via Delhi which takes 42h 19m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹9,500.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Vellore to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Vellore to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Vellore - Shanthi Travels station.
Vellore to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Rishīkesh is to train via Delhi which takes 42h 19m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹9,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Ahmedabad, which costs and takes 46h 28m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Rishīkesh, India?
You can take a train from Vellore Cant to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Katpadi Jn, New Delhi, Haridwar Jn, and Haridwar, Uttarakhand in around 42h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vellore - Shanthi Travels to Rishikesh via Majestic, Anand Rao Circle, Paldi, Sanyas Ashram, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, and Meerut in around 46h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Ahmedabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Dehradun Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–20,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Dehradun Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–12,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–12,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–12,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Ahmedabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–12,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹900–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,300–4,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,000
Train from New Delhi to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Katpadi Jn to Saharanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–8,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹1,000–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,600–4,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹6,000–8,000
Train from Saharanpur to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
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Vellore to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Majestic station.
Vellore to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Delhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Rishīkesh is 2290 km. It takes approximately 31h 41m to drive from Vellore to Rishīkesh.
There are 1081+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.










