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Rishikesh to Ayodhya

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

Approx Distance: 690 km

Approx Duration: 15.3 hrs

Route overview

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

By car: Rishikesh to Ayodhya

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

Start from Rishikesh. 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 Ayodhya

By bus: Rishikesh to Ayodhya

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

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

By train: Rishikesh to Ayodhya

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

Doon Express (13010) — departs 10:15 PM from Haridwar Jn, arrives 11:10 AM (+1 day) at Faizabad Jn, 12h 55m
With one change, 13h 27m in total: Allahabad Express (14116) 04:20 PM Haridwar Jn to 05:30 PM Raisi, then Jallianwalabagh Express (18104) 07:29 PM Raisi to 05:47 AM Ulna Bhari — change at Raisi (about 1h 59m wait)
With one change, 13h 42m in total: Rapti Ganga Express (15002) 04:05 PM Doiwala to 10:10 PM Bareilly, then Jallianwalabagh Express (18104) 10:50 PM Bareilly to 05:47 AM Ulna Bhari — change at Bareilly (about 40m wait)
With one change, 14h 8m in total: Rapti Ganga Express (15002) 04:05 PM Doiwala to 02:34 AM Malhour, then Kaifiat Express (12226) 03:44 AM Malhour to 06:13 AM Ulna Bhari — change at Malhour (about 1h 10m 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.

Rishikesh to Ayodhya

Route overview

By car: Rishikesh to Ayodhya

By bus: Rishikesh to Ayodhya

By train: Rishikesh to Ayodhya

Tentative fare estimate

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