Varanasi to Rishikesh
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
Approx Distance: 915 km
Approx Duration: 20.3 hrs
Route overview
Varanasi to Rishikesh is about 915 km by road, roughly 20.3 hours of travel time.
By car: Varanasi to Rishikesh
About 18h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Varanasi. 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.
- 155 km (about 3h 6m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 305. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 455. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 155 km (about 3h 6m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 610. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 760. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 155 km (about 3h 6m of driving) — Arrive in Rishikesh
By bus: Varanasi to Rishikesh
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Varanasi. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Varanasi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Varanasi → Rishikesh. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~915 km Takes about 20h 20m. Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,610.
- Arrive in Rishikesh
By train: Varanasi to Rishikesh
The nearest railway stations are Varanasi Jn for Varanasi and Raiwala for Rishikesh. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Kumbh Express (12369) — departs 01:55 AM from Varanasi Jn, arrives 04:15 PM at Haridwar Jn, 14h 20m
- Upasana Express (12327) — departs 01:55 AM from Varanasi Jn, arrives 04:30 PM at Raiwala, 14h 35m
- Kolkata Shalimar-Haridwar Puja Special (08043) — departs 08:10 AM from Varanasi Jn, arrives 11:05 PM at Haridwar Jn, 14h 55m
- Varanasi Dehradun Janata Express (14265) — departs 08:30 AM from Varanasi Jn, arrives 03:50 AM (+1 day) at Haridwar Jn, 19h 20m
- Doon Express (13009) — departs 10:35 AM from Varanasi Jn, arrives 04:09 AM (+1 day) at Jwalapur, 17h 34m
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 915 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,170 · Sedan ₹12,000 · SUV ₹15,710 · Innova / MUV ₹17,590 · Tempo Traveller ₹20,430
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,010 · AC Seater ₹1,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,460 · AC Sleeper ₹2,100 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,610
- Train: Sleeper ₹580 · Economy ₹950 · Third AC ₹1,310 · Second AC ₹1,860 · First AC ₹2,590
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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