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Rishikesh to Nanded

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Nanded, Maharashtra.

1583 kmDistance
31.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹60,513
Ertiga₹77,135
Innova₹80,459
Innova Crysta₹99,080
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,36,972

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,740
AC Seater₹2,850
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,530
AC Sleeper₹3,640
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,480
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Train
Sleeper₹980
Economy₹1,610
Third AC₹2,250
Second AC₹3,200
First AC₹4,460
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Rishikesh to Nanded

1583 km · ~34h 20m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rishikesh

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 396

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 546

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 696

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 792

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 942

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1092

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1187

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1337

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1487

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Nanded

    Nanded, Maharashtra

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Rishikesh to Nanded

1583 km · ~35h 12m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Rishikesh → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~792 km

    ~17h 36m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 792)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nanded. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Nanded

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~792 km

    ~17h 36m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270

  5. Arrive in Nanded

    Nanded, Maharashtra

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Rishikesh to Nanded

Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Huzur Sahib Nanded for Nanded.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 29h 5m in total

Haridwar-Mumbai LTT AC Express#12172 · Superfast
06:40 PMHaridwar Jn
11h 5m87 stops
05:45 AM+1dJhansi Jn

Change trains at Jhansi Jn — about 42m wait

SHRI GANGANAGAR - H S NANDED Exp#12486 · Superfast
06:27 AMJhansi Jn
17h 18m140 stops
11:45 PMHuzur Sahib Nanded

1 change · 30h 19m in total

Dehradun-New Delhi Shatabdi#12018 · Shatabdi
05:26 PMDoiwala
5h 14m44 stops
10:40 PMTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 1h 12m wait

SHRI GANGANAGAR - H S NANDED Exp#12486 · Superfast
11:52 PMTilak Bridge
23h 53m195 stops
11:45 PM+1dHuzur Sahib Nanded

1 change · 33h 50m in total

Utkal Express#18478 · Express
06:00 AMHaridwar Jn
5h 36m39 stops
11:36 AMPragati Maidan

Change trains at Pragati Maidan — about 1h 55m wait

Sachkhand SF Express#12716 · Superfast
01:31 PMPragati Maidan
26h 19m184 stops
03:50 PM+1dHuzur Sahib Nanded

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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.

Rishikesh to Nanded: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rishikesh to Nanded is about 1583 km by road, roughly 31.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1583 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹60,513 · Ertiga ₹77,135 · Innova ₹80,459 · Innova Crysta ₹99,080 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,36,972
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,740 · AC Seater ₹2,850 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,530 · AC Sleeper ₹3,640 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,480
  • Train: Sleeper ₹980 · Economy ₹1,610 · Third AC ₹2,250 · Second AC ₹3,200 · First AC ₹4,460

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

Want the full Nanded guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Nanded.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Rishikesh to Nanded. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Hastinapur135 km from Rishikesh

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Firozabad420 km from Rishikesh

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. Gwalior560 km from Rishikesh

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Vidisha950 km from Rishikesh

    Madhya Pradesh

  5. Chikhaldara1250 km from Rishikesh

Hotels in Nanded

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Things to Do in Nanded

Visit Hazur Sahib Takht and take part in the Ganga-Jal Seva (holy…

Spend time at the most sacred Sikh shrine in Nanded, where Guru Gobind Singh Ji breathed his last. You can join the morning or evening ritual of washing the marble…

2 to 3 hours

Attend the evening Aarti at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Nanded)

Head to the modern and serene Swaminarayan temple in the city for its melodious evening aarti and devotional singing. The temple’s clean, peaceful ambience is a lovely…

1 hour

Take a peaceful boat ride on the Godavari River at the Nanded Ghats

Hire a small rowboat (seasonal) from the ghats near the temple, especially at sunset, to see the riverside temples and the fort from the water. This is a calm, scenic…

1 hour

Visit the ancient Kandhar Fort (about 35 km from Nanded)

Drive to this 9th-century Rashtrakuta-era hill fort, which is a hidden gem with carved rock-cut steps, a deep stepwell, and panoramic views of the surrounding farmland.…

3 to 4 hours (including travel)

Explore the Nanded Fort (also called the Sikh Fort)

Walk through the historic fort that houses the Hazur Sahib complex, with its high walls, bastions, and a small museum displaying weapons and relics from the Guru’s…

1.5 hours

Stroll through the Nanded Vegetable Market and sample local street…

Wander through the bustling wholesale and retail market near the old city, where you can try local Maharashtrian snacks like bhajji (gram flour fritters) and sabudana…

1.5 hours

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Suggested Nanded Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Visit Hazur Sahib (Takht Sachkhand) for morning darshan and listen to the kirtan; explore the museum showcasing Guru Gobind…
  • Walk through the Langar Hall and participate in the community meal (free, but you may donate) to experience the Sikh tradition…
  • Stroll along the Godavari Ghat near the gurudwara, watching the evening aarti and local pilgrims performing rituals.

Day 2Day 2

  • Visit the Shri Kaleshwari Mandir, a 12th-century Shiva temple with intricate carvings, located about 12 km from the city centre…
  • Explore the Hazrat Shaha Baba Dargah, a peaceful Sufi shrine in the old city, and learn about Nanded’s syncretic history from a…
  • Spend the late afternoon at the Nanded Fort (Qila), a small but scenic Mughal-era structure, then browse the nearby Sarafa…

Day 3Day 3

  • Morning boat ride on the Godavari at Kandhar Ghat (about 20 km from Nanded), where you can see birdlife and local fishermen;…
  • Visit the nearby village of Degloor (35 km) to see a cooperative sugar factory and interact with farmers in their fields…
  • Return to Nanded and spend the late afternoon at the Sikh Heritage Garden near Hazur Sahib, a landscaped park with statues of…

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