How to travel from Rishikesh to Jodhpur, India

The distance between Rishikesh and Jodhpur is around 707km (439 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

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

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Fly

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

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,355($105)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Delhi and then to Jodhpur.

  • Duration20h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,465($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Jodhpur Jn.

  • Duration20h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Jodhpur.

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

There are several options for getting from Rishikesh to Jodhpur by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹480 ($6) and will take around 20h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,355 ($105).

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

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

The quickest way to get from Rishikesh to Jodhpur is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₹8,355 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Rishikesh and Jodhpur, 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 Rishikesh and Jodhpur. It typically takes around 20h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rishikesh and Jodhpur with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 20h 45m.

Indian Railways run train services between Rishikesh and Jodhpur. Trains depart once daily and will take around 20h 45m, 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 Rishikesh and Jodhpur. It typically takes around 20h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rishikesh to Jodhpur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Delhi, Old Delhi Railway Station, Ice Factory and Old Delhi station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 20h 5m.

IntrCity SmartBus and RSRTC run regular bus services between Rishikesh and Jodhpur. Buses run twice daily and take around 20h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rishikesh and Jodhpur. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) and arrive at Jodhpur (JDH) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Rishikesh to Jodhpur. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Rishikesh to Jodhpur typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) and and arrive into Jodhpur (JDH).

The closest major airport to Jodhpur is Jodhpur Airport (JDH) (JDH) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Jodhpur. Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) (UDR) and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) (AMD) 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 Jodhpur. 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 Rishikesh to Jodhpur is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₹8,355 ($105).

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Transport options from Rishikesh to Jodhpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 25m
₹8,355($105)
on demand707km (439 miles)
Bus
20h 5m
₹2,465($31)
twice daily842km (523 miles)
Train
20h 45m
₹480($6)
once daily982km (610 miles)
Drive
11h 25m
₹7,085($89)
on demand755km (469 miles)

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Airports near Jodhpur

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

JDH
Jodhpur Airport (JDH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Jodhpur
UDR
Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
205km (128 miles) from Jodhpur
AMD
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD)
International Airport
Distance
362km (225 miles) from Jodhpur