How to travel from Rishikesh to Nashik, India

The distance between Rishikesh and Nashik is around 1,461km (908 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rishikesh to Nashik by plane, train, bus 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 Mumbai (BOM) then take the train to Nasik Road.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,470($120)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nasik Road.

  • Duration24h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,670($21)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Jaipur then Indore and then to Nashik.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,820($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nashik.

  • Duration21h 5m
  • Distance1,461km (908 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rishikesh and Nashik

There are several options for getting from Rishikesh to Nashik by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,670 ($21) and will take around 24h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,470 ($120).

The distance between Rishikesh and Nashik is around 1,461km (908 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,211km (752 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Rishikesh and Nashik by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rishikesh to Nashik is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ₹9,470 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Rishikesh and Nashik, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,670 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rishikesh and Nashik. It typically takes around 24h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rishikesh to Nashik. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haridwar Jn and Nasik Road. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 24h 40m.

Indian Railways run train services between Rishikesh and Nashik. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 24h 40m, 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 Nashik. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rishikesh to Nashik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haridwar, Jaipur, Indore and Indore. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

RSRTC and IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Rishikesh and Nashik. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rishikesh to Nashik. We recommend that you fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Mumbai (BOM) then take the train to Nasik Road. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Nashik is Ozar Airport (ISK) (ISK) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Nashik. Shirdi Airport (SAG) (SAG) 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 Nashik. The distance is around 1,461km (908 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rishikesh to Nashik is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ₹9,470 ($120).

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Transport options from Rishikesh to Nashik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
5h 25m
₹9,470($120)
hourly1,548km (962 miles)
Fly to Aurangabad (IXU), Train6h 55m
₹14,325($180)
5 times a day1,846km (1,147 miles)
Fly to Pune (PNQ), train7h 25m
₹9,550($120)
hourly1,673km (1,039 miles)
Train
24h 40m
₹1,670($21)
twice a week1,637km (1,017 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
₹3,820($48)
once daily1,480km (919 miles)
Drive
21h 5m
₹13,770($175)
on demand1,461km (908 miles)

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Airports near Nashik

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

ISK
Ozar Airport (ISK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Nashik
SAG
Shirdi Airport (SAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Nashik
BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International Airport
Distance
141km (88 miles) from Nashik