How to travel from Rishikesh to Brahmapur, India

The distance between Rishikesh and Brahmapur is around 1,680km (1,044 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rishikesh to Brahmapur by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Bhubaneswar (BBI) then take the train to Brahmapur.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,380($145)
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Train

Take the train to Hazrat Nizamuddin and then to Brahmapur.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,115($14)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Brahmapur.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance1,710km (1,062 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rishikesh and Brahmapur

There are several options for getting from Rishikesh to Brahmapur by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,115 ($14) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,380 ($145).

The distance between Rishikesh and Brahmapur is around 1,680km (1,044 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,370km (851 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Rishikesh and Brahmapur by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rishikesh to Brahmapur is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ₹11,380 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Rishikesh and Brahmapur, 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 Rishikesh and Brahmapur. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rishikesh to Brahmapur. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hazrat Nizamuddin. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

Indian Railways run train services between Rishikesh and Brahmapur. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 1 day 14h, 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 Brahmapur. We recommend that you fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Bhubaneswar (BBI) then take the train to Brahmapur. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rishikesh to Brahmapur. We recommend that you fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Bhubaneswar (BBI) then take the train to Brahmapur. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Brahmapur is Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) (BBI) which is approximately 150km (93 miles) from Brahmapur. Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) (VTZ) and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) (CCU) 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 Brahmapur. The distance is around 1,710km (1,062 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rishikesh to Brahmapur is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ₹11,380 ($145).

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Transport options from Rishikesh to Brahmapur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
₹11,380($145)
hourly1,680km (1,044 miles)
Fly to Visakhapatnam (VTZ), Train8h 50m
₹16,555($210)
hourly2,971km (1,846 miles)
Train
1 day 14h
₹1,115($14)
3 times a week2,110km (1,311 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
₹16,075($200)
on demand1,710km (1,062 miles)

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Airports near Brahmapur

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

BBI
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Brahmapur
VTZ
Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
242km (150 miles) from Brahmapur
CCU
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
International Airport
Distance
530km (329 miles) from Brahmapur