How to travel from Surat to Rishikesh, India

The distance between Surat and Rishikesh is around 1,157km (719 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Surat to Rishikesh 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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Fly

Fly from Surat (STV) to Dehra Dun (DED).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,195($105)
Operated by

Spicejet

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Train

Take the train to Yog Nagari Rishikesh.

  • Duration22h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Udaipur and then to Haridwar.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,070($26)
Operated by

RSRTC

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Drive

Drive to Rishīkesh.

  • Duration19h 15m
  • Distance1,336km (830 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surat and Rishikesh

There are several options for getting from Surat to Rishikesh by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 22h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,195 ($105).

The distance between Surat and Rishikesh is around 1,157km (719 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,134km (704 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Surat and Rishikesh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Surat to Rishikesh is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ₹8,195 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Surat and Rishikesh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹715 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Surat and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 22h 10m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Surat and Rishikesh with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 22h 10m.

Indian Railways run train services between Surat and Rishikesh. Trains depart once a week and will take around 22h 10m, 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 Surat and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Surat to Rishikesh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Udaipur and Haridwar. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

RSRTC run regular bus services between Surat and Rishikesh. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Surat and Rishikesh. Flights depart from Surat (STV) and arrive at Dehra Dun (DED) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Surat to Rishikesh. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Surat to Rishikesh typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Surat (STV) and and arrive into Dehra Dun (DED).

The closest major airport to Rishikesh is Dehradun Airport (DED) (DED) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Rishikesh. Chandigarh Airport (IXC) (IXC) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) 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 Surat and Rishikesh. The distance is around 1,336km (830 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surat to Rishikesh is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₹8,195 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Surat and Rishikesh

Transport options from Surat to Rishikesh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 25m
₹8,195($105)
on demand1,603km (996 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
₹9,790($125)
every 30 mins1,157km (719 miles)
Train
22h 10m
₹715($9)
once a week1,389km (863 miles)
Bus
1 day 11h
₹2,070($26)
once daily1,421km (883 miles)
Drive
19h 15m
₹10,825($135)
on demand1,336km (830 miles)

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Airports near Rishikesh

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

DED
Dehradun Airport (DED)
Domestic Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Rishikesh
IXC
Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Rishikesh
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
International Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Rishikesh