How to travel from Rishikesh to Vadodara, India

The distance between Rishikesh and Vadodara is around 1,092km (678 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rishikesh to Vadodara 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 VadodaraRishikesh if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Vadodara (BDQ).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,550($120)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Vadodara Jn.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Udaipur and then to Baroda.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,990($25)
Operated by

RSRTC

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Drive

Drive to Vadodara.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Distance1,195km (743 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rishikesh and Vadodara

There are several options for getting from Rishikesh to Vadodara by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,550 ($120).

The distance between Rishikesh and Vadodara is around 1,092km (678 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,006km (625 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Rishikesh and Vadodara by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rishikesh to Vadodara is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ₹9,550 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Rishikesh and Vadodara, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rishikesh and Vadodara. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rishikesh and Vadodara with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 19hrs.

Indian Railways run train services between Rishikesh and Vadodara. Trains depart once a week and will take around 19hrs, 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 Vadodara. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rishikesh to Vadodara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haridwar and Udaipur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

RSRTC run regular bus services between Rishikesh and Vadodara. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rishikesh and Vadodara. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) and arrive at Vadodara (BDQ) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Rishikesh to Vadodara. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Rishikesh to Vadodara typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) and and arrive into Vadodara (BDQ).

The closest major airport to Vadodara is Vadodara Airport (BDQ) (BDQ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Vadodara. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) (AMD) and Surat Airport (STV) (STV) 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 Vadodara. The distance is around 1,195km (743 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rishikesh to Vadodara is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ₹9,550 ($120).

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Transport options from Rishikesh to Vadodara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 40m
₹9,550($120)
on demand1,729km (1,075 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
₹9,950($125)
hourly1,092km (678 miles)
Fly to Surat (STV), Train4h 15m
₹13,210($165)
every 30 mins1,313km (816 miles)
Train
19hrs
₹635($8)
once a week1,260km (783 miles)
Bus
1 day 6h
₹1,990($25)
once daily1,271km (790 miles)
Drive
17h 20m
₹9,710($120)
on demand1,195km (743 miles)

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Airports near Vadodara

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

BDQ
Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Vadodara
AMD
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD)
International Airport
Distance
104km (64 miles) from Vadodara
STV
Surat Airport (STV)
International Airport
Distance
139km (86 miles) from Vadodara