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Ayodhya to Rishikesh

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.

Approx Distance: 690 km

Approx Duration: 15.3 hrs

Route overview

Ayodhya to Rishikesh is about 690 km by road, roughly 15.3 hours of travel time.

By car: Ayodhya to Rishikesh

About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Ayodhya. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
195 km (about 3h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 345. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 495. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
195 km (about 3h 54m of driving) — Arrive in Rishikesh

By bus: Ayodhya to Rishikesh

Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Ayodhya. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ayodhya. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Ayodhya → Rishikesh. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~690 km Takes about 15h 20m. Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980.
Arrive in Rishikesh

By train: Ayodhya to Rishikesh

The nearest railway stations are Ayodhya for Ayodhya and Raiwala for Rishikesh. Trains between them in the timetable data:

Doon Express (13009) — departs 02:49 PM from Faizabad Jn, arrives 04:09 AM (+1 day) at Jwalapur, 13h 20m
With one change, 13h 23m in total: Radhikapur Delhi Link Express (25715) 01:07 AM Ulna Bhari to 10:00 AM Moradabad, then Haridwar Express (14115) 10:45 AM Moradabad to 02:30 PM Haridwar Jn — change at Moradabad (about 45m wait)
With one change, 13h 24m in total: Garib Nawaz Express (15715) 01:06 AM Ulna Bhari to 10:00 AM Moradabad, then Haridwar Express (14115) 10:45 AM Moradabad to 02:30 PM Haridwar Jn — change at Moradabad (about 45m wait)
With one change, 14h 33m in total: Dibrugarh-Amritsar Weekly Express (15933) 01:42 AM Ulna Bhari to 11:06 AM Harthala, then Kumbh Express (12369) 01:06 PM Harthala to 04:15 PM Haridwar Jn — change at Harthala (about 2h wait)

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 690 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,690 · Sedan ₹9,070 · SUV ₹11,880 · Innova / MUV ₹13,310 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,480
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹760 · AC Seater ₹1,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,100 · AC Sleeper ₹1,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,980
Train: Sleeper ₹440 · Economy ₹720 · Third AC ₹1,000 · Second AC ₹1,410 · First AC ₹1,960

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Ayodhya to Rishikesh

Route overview

By car: Ayodhya to Rishikesh

By bus: Ayodhya to Rishikesh

By train: Ayodhya to Rishikesh

Tentative fare estimate

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