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Rishikesh to Tenali

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Tenali, Andhra Pradesh.

2026 kmDistance
40.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹22390
Sedan₹26440
SUV₹34590
Innova / MUV₹38690
Tempo Traveller₹44870
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2230
AC Seater₹3650
Non-AC Sleeper₹3240
AC Sleeper₹4660
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5720
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Train
Sleeper₹1250
Economy₹2060
Third AC₹2870
Second AC₹4080
First AC₹5700
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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 Tenali

2026 km · ~43h 51m · About 41h of driving split over 5 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. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 405

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 555

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 705

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

  7. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 810

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 960

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1110

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

  10. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1216

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1366

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1516

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

  13. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1621

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1771

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1921

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

  16. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Tenali

    Tenali, Andhra Pradesh

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 Tenali

2026 km · ~45h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. 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) · ~675 km

    ~15h|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 675)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~675 km

    ~15h|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1351)

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

  6. change point 2 → Tenali

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~675 km

    ~15h|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940

  7. Arrive in Tenali

    Tenali, Andhra Pradesh

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 Tenali

Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Tenali Jn for Tenali.

Direct trains

Dehradun Chennai Express#12688 · Superfast
08:19 AMRaiwala
35h 29m248 stops
07:48 PM+1dTenali Jn

Other options with a change

1 change · 31h 23m in total

Dehradun Chennai Express#12688 · Superfast
07:49 AMDoiwala
6h 36m45 stops
02:25 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 1h 35m wait

H Nizamuddin-Chennai Garib Rath Express#12612 · Garib Rath
04:00 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin
23h 12m207 stops
03:12 PM+1dNidubrolu

1 change · 31h 24m in total

Dehradun Chennai Express#12688 · Superfast
07:49 AMDoiwala
6h 36m45 stops
02:25 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 1h 35m wait

Delhi H.Nizamuddin-Chennai Central Rajdhani Expres#12434 · Rajdhani
04:00 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin
23h 13m207 stops
03:13 PM+1dNidubrolu

1 change · 31h 38m in total

Dehradun Chennai Express#12688 · Superfast
07:49 AMDoiwala
6h 36m45 stops
02:25 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 1h 25m wait

Hazrat Nizamuddin-Chennai Duronto#12270 · Duronto
03:50 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin
23h 37m207 stops
03:27 PM+1dNidubrolu

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.

Transport Options

Rishikesh to Tenali: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rishikesh to Tenali is about 2026 km by road, roughly 40.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2026 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,390 · Sedan ₹26,440 · SUV ₹34,590 · Innova / MUV ₹38,690 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,870
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,230 · AC Seater ₹3,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,240 · AC Sleeper ₹4,660 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,720
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,250 · Economy ₹2,060 · Third AC ₹2,870 · Second AC ₹4,080 · First AC ₹5,700

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

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