The distance between Bhopal and Rishikesh is around 959km (596 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bhopal to Rishikesh by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rishikesh → Bhopal if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bhopal (BHO) to Dehra Dun (DED).
IndiGo Airlines
+ 2 othersTake the train to Jhansi Jn and then to Yog Nagari Rishikesh.
Indian Railways
There are several options for getting from Bhopal to Rishikesh by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 18h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,710 ($120).
The distance between Bhopal and Rishikesh is around 959km (596 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 767km (476 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Bhopal and Rishikesh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bhopal to Rishikesh is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₹9,710 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Bhopal 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 Bhopal and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 18h 60m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bhopal to Rishikesh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jhansi Jn. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 60m.
Indian Railways run train services between Bhopal and Rishikesh. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18h 60m, 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 Bhopal and Rishikesh. We recommend that you fly from Bhopal (BHO) to Dehra Dun (DED). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes you can fly from Bhopal and Rishikesh. Flights depart from Bhopal (BHO) and arrive at Dehra Dun (DED) - via Allahabad (IXD). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Bhopal to Rishikesh. There is however a flight that goes via Allahabad (IXD). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bhopal to Rishikesh typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Bhopal (BHO) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bhopal and Rishikesh. The distance is around 959km (596 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bhopal to Rishikesh is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₹9,710 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 30m | ₹9,710($120) | on demand | 1,166km (724 miles) |
Train | 18h 60m | ₹635($8) | once daily | 970km (603 miles) |
Drive | 13h 45m | ₹7,800($100) | on demand | 959km (596 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Air India Limited
Helitrans
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Rishikesh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.