What is the cheapest way to get from Sarnath to Rishīkesh?

The cheapest way to get from Sarnath to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,500 and takes 19h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sarnath to Rishīkesh?

The fastest way to get from Sarnath to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000.

How far is it from Sarnath to Rishīkesh?

The distance between Sarnath and Rishīkesh is 739 km. The road distance is 796.1 km.

How do I travel from Sarnath to Rishīkesh without a car?

The best way to get from Sarnath to Rishīkesh without a car is to train which takes 19h 25m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,500.

How long does it take to get from Sarnath to Rishīkesh?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Sarnath to Rishīkesh, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Sarnath to Rishīkesh?

The best way to get from Sarnath to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,500 and takes 19h 25m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,600 and takes 20h 4m.

Can I drive from Sarnath to Rishīkesh?

Yes, the driving distance between Sarnath to Rishīkesh is 796 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Sarnath to Rishīkesh.

Where can I stay near Rishīkesh?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.

Sarnath to Rishīkesh - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sarnath to Rishīkesh by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Dehradun Airport (DED)VNS - DED
3h 53m
₹6,754–14,496
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kashi to Yog Nagari Rishikesh13009
19h 25m
₹604–3,417
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varanasi to ISBT Kashmiri Gate
2. Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Rishikesh
20h 4m
₹1,524–3,548
Drive 796.1 km
1. Drive from Sarnath to Rishīkesh796.1 km
11h 56m
₹8,444–12,196

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights

49Weekly Planes

3h 52mAverage Duration

₹5,213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 739.4 km
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Sarnath, India and Rishīkesh, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and two other airlines fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Dehradun Airport (DED) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kashi to Yog Nagari Rishikesh once daily. Tickets cost ₹420–3,200 and the journey takes 19h 19m.

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