How to travel from Ahmedabad to Rishikesh, India

The distance between Ahmedabad and Rishikesh is around 993km (617 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ahmedabad to Rishikesh by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Ahmedabad (AMD) to Dehra Dun (DED).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,790($125)
Operated by

Spicejet

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Train

Take the train to Vadodara Jn and then to Yog Nagari Rishikesh.

  • Duration21h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Delhi Kashmiri Gate - Gokhale Market and then to Rishīkesh - Natraj Chowk.

  • Duration23h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,390($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Rishīkesh.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Distance1,139km (708 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ahmedabad and Rishikesh

There are several options for getting from Ahmedabad to Rishikesh by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,790 ($125).

The distance between Ahmedabad and Rishikesh is around 993km (617 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 971km (603 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Ahmedabad and Rishikesh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ahmedabad to Rishikesh is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₹9,790 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Ahmedabad and Rishikesh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ahmedabad and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 21h 40m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ahmedabad and Rishikesh with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 1 day 1h.

Indian Railways run train services between Ahmedabad and Rishikesh. Trains depart once a week and will take around 21h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ahmedabad and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 23h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ahmedabad to Rishikesh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Delhi Kashmiri Gate - Gokhale Market. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 25m.

Ashok Travels Mandsaur Group and IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Ahmedabad and Rishikesh. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ahmedabad and Rishikesh. Flights depart from Ahmedabad (AMD) and arrive at Dehra Dun (DED). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Ahmedabad and Rishikesh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

Spicejet, IndiGo Airlines and GoAir fly between Ahmedabad and Rishikesh. Flights depart from Ahmedabad (AMD) and and arrive into Dehra Dun (DED). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Ahmedabad to Rishikesh typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Ahmedabad (AMD) and and arrive into Dehra Dun (DED).

The closest major airport to Rishikesh is Dehradun Airport (DED) (DED) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Rishikesh. Chandigarh Airport (IXC) (IXC) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ahmedabad and Rishikesh. The distance is around 1,139km (708 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ahmedabad to Rishikesh is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₹9,790 ($125).

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Transport options from Ahmedabad to Rishikesh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
₹9,790($125)
on demand993km (617 miles)
Train + 1 similar
21h 40m
₹795($10)
once a week1,360km (845 miles)
Train to Yog Nagari Rishikesh1 day 1h
₹635($8)
once daily1,234km (767 miles)
Bus
23h 25m
₹2,390($30)
once daily1,145km (712 miles)
Drive
16h 25m
₹9,230($115)
on demand1,139km (708 miles)

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Airports near Rishikesh

The following major airports near Rishikesh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

DED
Dehradun Airport (DED)
Domestic Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Rishikesh
IXC
Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Rishikesh
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
International Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Rishikesh