| Cheapest Transport | $9 |
| Fastest Transport | 4h 50m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:55 AM |
| Latest Departure | 4:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 8 |
| Distance | 1000 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Indian Railways, IndiGo, TravelODesk India, Vijay Tour and Travels |
Travelling between Varanasi and Rishikesh is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 421.07 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 89.76.
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 20 hours to travel between Varanasi and Rishikesh depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Varanasi and Rishikesh. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h 50m. Train does a much slower job and take about 20h to reach Rishikesh.
Travelling between Varanasi and Rishikesh can be as cheap as USD 89.76 if you opt for a IndiGo flight and as expensive as USD 421.07 if you buy a TravelODesk India taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Varanasi to Rishikesh.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Vijay Tour and Travels
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
TravelODesk India
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route