Ranchi to Rishikesh
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
Approx Distance: 1332 km
Approx Duration: 29.6 hrs
Route overview
Ranchi to Rishikesh is about 1332 km by road, roughly 29.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Ranchi to Rishikesh
About 27h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ranchi. 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.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 144 km (about 2h 53m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 444. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 594. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 744. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 144 km (about 2h 53m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 888. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1038. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1188. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 144 km (about 2h 53m of driving) — Arrive in Rishikesh
By bus: Ranchi to Rishikesh
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ranchi. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ranchi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ranchi → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~666 km Takes about 14h 48m. Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,910.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 666). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Rishikesh. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Rishikesh. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~666 km Takes about 14h 48m. Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,910.
- Arrive in Rishikesh
By train: Ranchi to Rishikesh
The nearest railway stations are Ranchi for Ranchi and Raiwala for Rishikesh. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 22h 20m in total: RANCHI - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp (12439) 05:55 PM Ranchi to 10:37 AM Ghaziabad, then Valsad-Haridwar Exp (12911) 11:42 AM Ghaziabad to 04:15 PM Haridwar Jn — change at Ghaziabad (about 1h 5m wait)
- With one change, 23h 5m in total: Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (12453) 05:10 PM Ranchi to 10:37 AM Ghaziabad, then Valsad-Haridwar Exp (12911) 11:42 AM Ghaziabad to 04:15 PM Haridwar Jn — change at Ghaziabad (about 1h 5m wait)
- With one change, 23h 5m in total: Ranchi-New Delhi Garib Rath (12877) 05:10 PM Ranchi to 10:37 AM Ghaziabad, then Valsad-Haridwar Exp (12911) 11:42 AM Ghaziabad to 04:15 PM Haridwar Jn — change at Ghaziabad (about 1h 5m 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 1332 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,750 · Sedan ₹17,420 · SUV ₹22,790 · Innova / MUV ₹25,510 · Tempo Traveller ₹29,600
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,470 · AC Seater ₹2,400 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,130 · AC Sleeper ₹3,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,780
- Train: Sleeper ₹830 · Economy ₹1,360 · Third AC ₹1,890 · Second AC ₹2,690 · First AC ₹3,760
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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