How to travel from Jodhpur to Rishikesh, India

The distance between Jodhpur and Rishikesh is around 707km (439 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jodhpur 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.

👋 Also check out RishikeshJodhpur if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Jodhpur (JDH) to Dehra Dun (DED).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,355($105)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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train
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Train

Take the train to Rishikesh.

  • Duration22h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Alwar then Kashmiri Gate - RSRTC Bus Stand and then to Rishikesh.

  • Duration23h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,750($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Rishīkesh.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Distance755km (469 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jodhpur and Rishikesh

There are several options for getting from Jodhpur to Rishikesh by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹480 ($6) and will take around 22h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,355 ($105).

The distance between Jodhpur and Rishikesh is around 707km (439 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 667km (414 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Jodhpur and Rishikesh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jodhpur to Rishikesh is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ₹8,355 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Jodhpur and Rishikesh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹480 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jodhpur and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 22h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Jodhpur and Rishikesh with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 22h 35m.

Indian Railways run train services between Jodhpur and Rishikesh. Trains depart once daily and will take around 22h 35m, 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 Jodhpur and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 23h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jodhpur to Rishikesh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Alwar, Kashmiri Gate - RSRTC Bus Stand, Old Delhi Railway Station and Delhi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 25m.

RSRTC and IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur and Rishikesh. Flights depart from Jodhpur (JDH) and arrive at Dehra Dun (DED) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Jodhpur to Rishikesh. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Jodhpur to Rishikesh typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Jodhpur (JDH) 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 Jodhpur and Rishikesh. The distance is around 755km (469 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jodhpur to Rishikesh is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ₹8,355 ($105).

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Transport options from Jodhpur to Rishikesh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
₹8,355($105)
on demand707km (439 miles)
Train
22h 35m
₹480($6)
once daily982km (610 miles)
Bus
23h 25m
₹1,750($22)
once daily865km (537 miles)
Drive
11h 25m
₹7,165($90)
on demand755km (469 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