How to travel from Kurnool to Rishikesh, India

The distance between Kurnool and Rishikesh is around 1,723km (1,071 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kurnool to Rishikesh by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Malakpet then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Dehra Dun (DED).

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,825($135)
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Train

Take the train to Hazrat Nizamuddin and then to Yog Nagari Rishikesh.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,115($14)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Rishīkesh.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,945km (1,209 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurnool and Rishikesh

There are several options for getting from Kurnool to Rishikesh by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,115 ($14) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,825 ($135).

The distance between Kurnool and Rishikesh is around 1,723km (1,071 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,588km (987 miles)

It takes around 8h 5m to get from Kurnool and Rishikesh by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kurnool to Rishikesh is to take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 5m and will set you back approx ₹10,825 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Kurnool and Rishikesh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,115 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurnool and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kurnool to Rishikesh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hazrat Nizamuddin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Indian Railways run train services between Kurnool and Rishikesh. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 12h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kurnool and Rishikesh. We recommend that you take the train to Malakpet then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Dehra Dun (DED). instead which will take 8h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurnool to Rishikesh. We recommend that you take the train to Malakpet then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Dehra Dun (DED). instead which will take 8h 5m.

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 Kurnool and Rishikesh. The distance is around 1,945km (1,209 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurnool to Rishikesh is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around ₹10,825 ($135).

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Transport options from Kurnool to Rishikesh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
8h 5m
₹10,825($135)
twice daily1,723km (1,071 miles)
Train to Cuddapah, Fly9h 15m
₹14,880($185)
twice daily2,370km (1,473 miles)
Train to Yelahanka Jn., Fly11h 10m
₹10,905($135)
5 times a week2,296km (1,427 miles)
Train to Vijayawada Jn, Fly12h 55m
₹16,790($210)
3 times a week2,162km (1,344 miles)
Train
1 day 12h
₹1,115($14)
once daily2,175km (1,352 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
₹18,305($230)
on demand1,945km (1,209 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