Rishikesh to Visakhapatnam
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1907 km
Approx Duration: 42.4 hrs
Route overview
Rishikesh to Visakhapatnam is about 1907 km by road, roughly 42.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Rishikesh to Visakhapatnam
About 38h of driving split over 5 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.
- 81 km (about 1h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 381. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 531. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 681. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 81 km (about 1h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 763. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 913. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1063. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 81 km (about 1h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1144. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1294. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1444. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 81 km (about 1h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1526. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1676. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1826. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 81 km (about 1h 38m of driving) — Arrive in Visakhapatnam
By bus: Rishikesh to Visakhapatnam
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~954 km Takes about 21h 12m. Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 954). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Visakhapatnam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Visakhapatnam. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~954 km Takes about 21h 12m. Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720.
- Arrive in Visakhapatnam
By train: Rishikesh to Visakhapatnam
The nearest railway stations are Raiwala for Rishikesh and Marripalem for Visakhapatnam. 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, 43h 41m in total: Dehradun Chennai Express (12688) 07:49 AM Doiwala to 07:05 PM Vijayawada Jn, then YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp (12246) 10:17 PM Vijayawada Jn to 03:30 AM Kottavalasa — change at Vijayawada Jn (about 3h 12m wait)
- With one change, 46h 1m in total: Dehradun Chennai Express (12688) 07:49 AM Doiwala to 03:28 PM Warangal, then Godavari SF Express (12728) 07:47 PM Warangal to 05:50 AM Vishakapatnam — change at Warangal (about 4h 19m wait)
- With one change, 46h 45m in total: Haridwar-Mumbai LTT AC Express (12172) 06:40 PM Haridwar Jn to 11:30 PM Delhi H Nizamuddin, then Swarna Jayanti Express (12804) 06:00 AM Delhi H Nizamuddin to 05:25 PM Vishakapatnam — change at Delhi H Nizamuddin (about 6h 30m 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 1907 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,080 · Sedan ₹24,890 · SUV ₹32,570 · Innova / MUV ₹36,430 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,250
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,100 · AC Seater ₹3,430 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,050 · AC Sleeper ₹4,390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,390
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,170 · Economy ₹1,940 · Third AC ₹2,700 · Second AC ₹3,840 · First AC ₹5,370
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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