Rishikesh to Banares bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses.
Departure station and country
Rishikesh, India
Arrival station and country
Banares, India
Travel Distance
651 mi
Average Trip Duration
01h 00min
Total Departures
2
Popular Operators
Gola Bus Service, Mahalaxmi Travels
Lowest Price
£6
Transportation Options
Coach, Train, Plane
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Traveling by coach from Rishikesh to Banares
The shortest travel distance between Rishikesh and Banares is 651 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at has a travel time of h.
The longest travel time on the route is h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Banares earlier, there
is 1 night coach and 1 overnight train departing from Rishikesh to Banares.
The overnight journeys start at depending on whether you're travelling by bus or train and arrive as early as
the same day.
As the travel time between the two stations is 15:52, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.
Bus companies operating the Rishikesh to Banares route
There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.
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