How to travel from Rishikesh to Aurangabad, India

The distance between Rishikesh and Aurangabad is around 1,454km (903 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rishikesh to Aurangabad 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 AurangabadRishikesh if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Aurangabad (IXU).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹13,850($175)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Hazrat Nizamuddin and then to Aurangabad.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹875($11)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Aurangabad.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Distance1,454km (903 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rishikesh and Aurangabad

There are several options for getting from Rishikesh to Aurangabad by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,850 ($175).

The distance between Rishikesh and Aurangabad is around 1,454km (903 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,176km (731 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Rishikesh and Aurangabad by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rishikesh to Aurangabad is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ₹13,850 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Rishikesh and Aurangabad, 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 Rishikesh and Aurangabad. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once a week.

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

Indian Railways run train services between Rishikesh and Aurangabad. 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rishikesh and Aurangabad. We recommend that you fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Aurangabad (IXU). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rishikesh and Aurangabad. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) and arrive at Aurangabad (IXU) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Rishikesh to Aurangabad. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Rishikesh to Aurangabad typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) and and arrive into Aurangabad (IXU).

The closest major airport to Aurangabad is Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) (IXU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Aurangabad. Pune Airport (PNQ) (PNQ) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) (BOM) 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 Rishikesh and Aurangabad. The distance is around 1,454km (903 miles) by road and it will take around 21hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rishikesh to Aurangabad is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ₹13,850 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rishikesh and Aurangabad

Transport options from Rishikesh to Aurangabad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 50m
₹13,850($175)
on demand1,651km (1,026 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 2h
₹875($11)
once a week1,664km (1,034 miles)
Train via Ambala Cant Jn1 day 3h
₹875($11)
once daily1,778km (1,105 miles)
Drive
21hrs
₹13,690($170)
on demand1,454km (903 miles)

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Airports near Aurangabad

The following major airports near Aurangabad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

IXU
Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Aurangabad
PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
207km (129 miles) from Aurangabad
BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International Airport
Distance
273km (170 miles) from Aurangabad