How to travel from Rishikesh to Visakhapatnam, India

The distance between Rishikesh and Visakhapatnam is around 1,594km (990 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rishikesh to Visakhapatnam 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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Fly

Fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,745($135)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Hazrat Nizamuddin and then to Simhachalam.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,750($22)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Visakhapatnam.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance1,871km (1,162 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rishikesh and Visakhapatnam

There are several options for getting from Rishikesh to Visakhapatnam by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,750 ($22) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,745 ($135).

The distance between Rishikesh and Visakhapatnam is around 1,594km (990 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,468km (912 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Rishikesh and Visakhapatnam by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rishikesh to Visakhapatnam is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₹10,745 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Rishikesh and Visakhapatnam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,750 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rishikesh and Visakhapatnam. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rishikesh to Visakhapatnam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hazrat Nizamuddin and Simhachalam. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Indian Railways run train services between Rishikesh and Visakhapatnam. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 15h, 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 Visakhapatnam. We recommend that you fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rishikesh and Visakhapatnam. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) and arrive at Visakhapatnam (VTZ) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Rishikesh to Visakhapatnam. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Rishikesh to Visakhapatnam typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) and and arrive into Visakhapatnam (VTZ).

The closest major airport to Visakhapatnam is Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) (VTZ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Visakhapatnam. Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) (RJA) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) 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 Visakhapatnam. The distance is around 1,871km (1,162 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rishikesh to Visakhapatnam is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₹10,745 ($135).

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Transport options from Rishikesh to Visakhapatnam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 30m
₹10,745($135)
on demand1,594km (990 miles)
Train
1 day 15h
₹1,750($22)
5 times a week2,193km (1,363 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
₹15,200($190)
on demand1,871km (1,162 miles)

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Airports near Visakhapatnam

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

VTZ
Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Visakhapatnam
RJA
Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
171km (106 miles) from Visakhapatnam
HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
International Airport
Distance
519km (323 miles) from Visakhapatnam