The distance between Asansol and Rishikesh is around 1,254km (780 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Asansol to Rishikesh by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rishikesh → Asansol if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Durgapur then fly from Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) to Dehra Dun (DED).
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Take the train to Yog Nagari Rishikesh.
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Take the train to Anand Vihar Terminal then take the bus to Rishikesh.
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There are several options for getting from Asansol to Rishikesh by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,825 ($135).
The distance between Asansol and Rishikesh is around 1,254km (780 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,118km (695 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Asansol and Rishikesh by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Asansol to Rishikesh is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ₹10,825 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Asansol and Rishikesh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Asansol and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Asansol and Rishikesh with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 1 day 5h.
Indian Railways run train services between Asansol and Rishikesh. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 5h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Asansol and Rishikesh. We recommend that you take the train to Durgapur then fly from Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) to Dehra Dun (DED). instead which will take 4h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asansol to Rishikesh. We recommend that you take the train to Jasidih Jn then fly from Deoghar (DGH) to Dehra Dun (DED). instead which will take 4h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Asansol and Rishikesh. The distance is around 1,254km (780 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asansol to Rishikesh is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ₹9,630 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Durgapur, Fly + 3 similar | 4h 30m | ₹10,825($135) | every 30 mins | 1,453km (903 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 50m | ₹9,630($120) | hourly | 1,413km (878 miles) |
Train to Barddhaman, plane | 6h 30m | ₹9,310($115) | hourly | 1,553km (965 miles) |
Train to Ranchi, Fly | 9h 45m | ₹10,985($140) | every 20 mins | 1,457km (905 miles) |
Train | 1 day 5h | ₹635($8) | once daily | 1,331km (827 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 1h | ₹1,435($18) | once a week | 1,472km (915 miles) |
Drive | 18h 15m | ₹11,780($150) | on demand | 1,254km (780 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Spicejet
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Vistara
Indian Railways
IntrCity SmartBus
The following major airports near Rishikesh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.