How to travel from Rishikesh to Tiruchchirāppalli, India

The distance between Rishikesh and Tiruchchirāppalli is around 2,207km (1,371 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹15,600($195)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Hazrat Nizamuddin and then to Tiruchchirapali.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,355($17)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Udaipur, Baroda then Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and then to Palpannai.

  • Duration2 days 13h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,970($75)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tiruchirappalli.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Distance2,597km (1,614 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rishikesh and Tiruchchirāppalli

There are several options for getting from Rishikesh to Tiruchchirāppalli by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,355 ($17) and will take around 1 day 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹15,600 ($195).

The distance between Rishikesh and Tiruchchirāppalli is around 2,207km (1,371 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,147km (1,334 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Rishikesh and Tiruchchirāppalli by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rishikesh to Tiruchchirāppalli is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ₹15,600 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Rishikesh and Tiruchchirāppalli, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,355 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rishikesh and Tiruchchirāppalli. It typically takes around 1 day 22h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rishikesh to Tiruchchirāppalli. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hazrat Nizamuddin. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 22h.

Indian Railways run train services between Rishikesh and Tiruchchirāppalli. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 22h, 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 Tiruchchirāppalli. It typically takes around 2 days 13h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rishikesh to Tiruchchirāppalli. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haridwar, Udaipur, Baroda, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle, Majestic, Rashtreeya Vidhyalaya Road and Shanti Nagar Bengaluru. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 13h.

RSRTC, Vijayanand Travels and SETC run regular bus services between Rishikesh and Tiruchchirāppalli. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rishikesh and Tiruchchirāppalli. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) and arrive at Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Rishikesh to Tiruchchirāppalli. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Rishikesh to Tiruchchirāppalli typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) and and arrive into Tiruchirapalli (TRZ).

The closest major airport to Tiruchchirāppalli is Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ) (TRZ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli. Madurai International Airport (IXM) (IXM) and Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) 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 Tiruchchirāppalli. The distance is around 2,597km (1,614 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rishikesh to Tiruchchirāppalli is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ₹15,600 ($195).

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Transport options from Rishikesh to Tiruchchirāppalli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 30m
₹15,600($195)
on demand2,207km (1,371 miles)
Train
1 day 22h
₹1,355($17)
5 times a week2,789km (1,733 miles)
Bus
2 days 13h
₹5,970($75)
once daily3,009km (1,870 miles)
Drive
1 day 12h
₹24,435($305)
on demand2,597km (1,614 miles)

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Airports near Tiruchchirāppalli

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

TRZ
Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli
IXM
Madurai International Airport (IXM)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli