How to travel from Warangal to Rishikesh, India

The distance between Warangal and Rishikesh is around 1,544km (959 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Warangal to Rishikesh by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Secunderabad then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Dehra Dun (DED).

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,985($140)
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Train

Take the train to Saharanpur and then to Rishikesh.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹955($12)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to New Delhi then take the bus to Rishikesh.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,435($18)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Rishīkesh.

  • Duration23h 55m
  • Distance1,668km (1,036 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Warangal and Rishikesh

There are several options for getting from Warangal to Rishikesh by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,985 ($140).

The distance between Warangal and Rishikesh is around 1,544km (959 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,355km (842 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Warangal and Rishikesh by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Warangal to Rishikesh is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx ₹10,985 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Warangal and Rishikesh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Warangal and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Warangal to Rishikesh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saharanpur. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Indian Railways run train services between Warangal and Rishikesh. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 9h, 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 Warangal and Rishikesh. We recommend that you take the train to Secunderabad then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Dehra Dun (DED). instead which will take 6h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Warangal to Rishikesh. We recommend that you take the train to Secunderabad then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Dehra Dun (DED). instead which will take 6h 40m.

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 Warangal and Rishikesh. The distance is around 1,668km (1,036 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Warangal to Rishikesh is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ₹10,985 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Warangal and Rishikesh

Transport options from Warangal to Rishikesh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6h 40m
₹10,985($140)
every 2 hours1,639km (1,019 miles)
Train to Vijayawada Jn, Fly7h 15m
₹16,715($210)
hourly1,952km (1,213 miles)
Train to Nagpur, Fly10hrs
₹8,995($115)
every 3 hours1,544km (959 miles)
Train
1 day 9h
₹955($12)
twice a week1,818km (1,130 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 7h
₹1,435($18)
every 20 mins1,777km (1,104 miles)
Drive
23h 55m
₹15,680($195)
on demand1,668km (1,036 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