Rishikesh to Pushkar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Pushkar, Rajasthan.
Approx Distance: 703 km
Approx Duration: 15.6 hrs
Route overview
Rishikesh to Pushkar is about 703 km by road, roughly 15.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Rishikesh to Pushkar
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.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 52 km (about 1h 2m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 352. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 502. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 652. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 52 km (about 1h 2m of driving) — Arrive in Pushkar
By bus: Rishikesh to Pushkar
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 → Pushkar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~703 km Takes about 15h 37m. Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,020.
- Arrive in Pushkar
By train: Rishikesh to Pushkar
The nearest railway stations are Raiwala for Rishikesh and Ajmer Jn for Pushkar. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Uttranchal Express (19566) — departs 07:15 AM from Raiwala, arrives 09:30 PM at Ajmer Jn, 14h 15m
- Haridwar-Ahmedabad Mail (19106) — departs 03:25 PM from Haridwar Jn, arrives 06:12 AM (+1 day) at Madar, 14h 47m
- With one change, 12h 48m in total: Dehradun-NewDelhi AC Express (12206) 11:52 PM Doiwala to 05:05 AM New Delhi, then New Delhi-Ajmer Shatabdi (12015) 06:05 AM New Delhi to 12:40 PM Ajmer Jn — change at New Delhi (about 1h wait)
- With one change, 14h 13m in total: Dehradun-NewDelhi AC Express (12206) 11:52 PM Doiwala to 04:28 AM Ghaziabad, then Sultanpur Ajmer Express (19604) 06:01 AM Ghaziabad to 02:05 PM Ajmer Jn — change at Ghaziabad (about 1h 33m wait)
- With one change, 16h 1m in total: Utkal Express (18478) 06:00 AM Haridwar Jn to 06:09 AM Ikkar, then Uttranchal Express (19566) 07:52 AM Ikkar to 10:01 PM Mangaliyawas — change at Ikkar (about 1h 43m 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 703 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,830 · Sedan ₹9,240 · SUV ₹12,100 · Innova / MUV ₹13,560 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,770
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹770 · AC Seater ₹1,270 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,120 · AC Sleeper ₹1,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,020
- Train: Sleeper ₹450 · Economy ₹730 · Third AC ₹1,010 · Second AC ₹1,440 · First AC ₹2,000
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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