There are 5 ways to get from Rishīkesh to Ajodhya by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Ayodhyatrain 13010
14h 38m₹340–2,700Bus
- Take the bus from Rishikesh to Delhibus Rishikesh - Delhi
- Take the bus from Delhi to Ayodhyabus Delhi - Ayodhya
16h 50m₹996–2,765Drive 621.4 km
- Drive from Rishīkesh to Ajodhyacar 621.4 km
9h 34m₹6,981–10,084Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rishīkesh to Ajodhyataxi 621.4 km
9h 34m₹13,000–17,000Fly
- Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport (AYJ)plane DED - AYJ
14h 5m₹7,949–15,736
Rishīkesh to Ajodhya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rishīkesh to Ajodhya is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 14h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Rishīkesh to Ajodhya is to drive which takes 9h 34m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rishīkesh to Ajodhya. However, there are services departing from Rishikesh and arriving at Ayodhya via Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yog Nagari Rishikesh and arriving at Ayodhya. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 38m.
The distance between Rishīkesh and Ajodhya is 651 km. The road distance is 621.4 km.
The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Ajodhya without a car is to train which takes 14h 38m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
The train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Ayodhya takes 14h 38m including transfers and departs once daily.
Rishīkesh to Ajodhya bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Rishikesh station.
Rishīkesh to Ajodhya train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Yog Nagari Rishikesh station.
The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Ajodhya is to train which takes 14h 38m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,800 and takes 16h 50m, you could also fly, which costs ₹7,500 - ₹16,000 and takes 14h 5m.
What companies run services between Rishīkesh, India and Ajodhya, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Ayodhya once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 14h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rishikesh to Ayodhya via Delhi in around 16h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–30,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–20,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–27,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport via Ahmedabad
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–25,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport via Lucknow, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–23,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–27,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Rishikesh to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
Bus from Delhi to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
Nature Holidays Travel
- Phone
- +91 97 60 58 55 60
- Website
- natureholidaystravel.com
Haridwar Car service
- Phone
- +91 99 17 03 34 48
- Website
- haridwarcarservice.com
Car Yatra
- Phone
- +91 96 90 16 90 69
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rishīkesh to Ajodhya bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Delhi station.
Rishīkesh to Ajodhya train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ayodhya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rishīkesh to Ajodhya is 621 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Rishīkesh to Ajodhya.
There are 896+ hotels available in Ajodhya.