How to travel from Dhule to Rishikesh, India

The distance between Dhule and Rishikesh is around 1,164km (723 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Dhule 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Chalisgaon Jn and then to Aurangabad then fly from Aurangabad (IXU) to Dehra Dun (DED).

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,185($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Indore, Jaipur then Delhi and then to Rishikesh.

  • Duration24h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,580($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Surat and then to Yog Nagari Rishikesh.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,510($19)
Operated by

Indian Railways

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Rishīkesh.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Distance1,295km (805 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dhule and Rishikesh

There are several options for getting from Dhule to Rishikesh by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,185 ($130).

The distance between Dhule and Rishikesh is around 1,164km (723 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,068km (664 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Dhule and Rishikesh by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dhule to Rishikesh is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx ₹10,185 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Dhule and Rishikesh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹875 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dhule and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dhule to Rishikesh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nardana and Surat. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Indian Railways run train services between Dhule and Rishikesh. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 2h, 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 Dhule and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 24h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dhule to Rishikesh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Indore, Indore, Jaipur, Delhi, ISBT Kashmere Gate, Old Delhi Railway Station and Delhi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 20m.

IntrCity SmartBus and RSRTC run regular bus services between Dhule and Rishikesh. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dhule to Rishikesh. We recommend that you take the train to Chalisgaon Jn and then to Aurangabad then fly from Aurangabad (IXU) to Dehra Dun (DED). instead which will take 7h 45m.

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 Dhule and Rishikesh. The distance is around 1,295km (805 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dhule to Rishikesh is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around ₹10,185 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dhule and Rishikesh

Transport options from Dhule to Rishikesh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
7h 45m
₹10,185($130)
once daily1,455km (904 miles)
Bus and Plane8hrs
₹10,185($130)
once daily1,164km (723 miles)
Train to Surat, plane8h 25m
₹11,700($145)
twice a week1,418km (881 miles)
Train to Chalisgaon Jn, plane9hrs
₹9,310($115)
twice daily1,748km (1,086 miles)
Train to Sabarmati Bg, Fly11h 45m
₹9,150($115)
twice a week1,521km (945 miles)
Bus
24h 20m
₹3,580($45)
once daily1,333km (828 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 2h
₹1,510($19)
once a week1,650km (1,026 miles)
Train via Chalisgaon Jn1 day 3h
₹875($11)
once daily1,543km (959 miles)
Drive
18h 50m
₹12,175($155)
on demand1,295km (805 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