The distance between Kanpur and Rishikesh is around 529km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kanpur 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 Rishikesh → Kanpur if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kanpur (KNU) to Dehra Dun (DED).
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Take the train to Haridwar Jn.
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Take the bus to Kaushambi and then to Rishīkesh - Natraj Chowk.
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There are several options for getting from Kanpur to Rishikesh by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,195 ($15) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,925 ($87).
The distance between Kanpur and Rishikesh is around 529km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 452km (281 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Kanpur and Rishikesh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kanpur to Rishikesh is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₹6,925 ($87).
The cheapest way to travel between Kanpur and Rishikesh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,195 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kanpur and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kanpur to Rishikesh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haridwar Jn. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.
Indian Railways run train services between Kanpur and Rishikesh. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 11h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kanpur and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kanpur to Rishikesh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kaushambi and Anand Vihar - IntrCity Lounge. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.
UPSRTC and IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Kanpur and Rishikesh. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Kanpur and Rishikesh. Flights depart from Kanpur (KNU) and arrive at Dehra Dun (DED) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Kanpur to Rishikesh. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kanpur to Rishikesh typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Kanpur (KNU) 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 Kanpur and Rishikesh. The distance is around 529km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanpur to Rishikesh is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₹6,925 ($87).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 50m | ₹6,925($87) | on demand | 633km (393 miles) |
Train and Plane | 2h 55m | ₹5,890($74) | hourly | 562km (349 miles) |
Train | 11h 55m | ₹1,195($15) | 4 times a week | 645km (401 miles) |
Bus | 15h 10m | ₹1,590($20) | once daily | 715km (444 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | ₹4,300($54) | on demand | 529km (329 miles) |
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The following major airports near Rishikesh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.