Varanasi to Rishikesh Bus

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Varanasi to Rishikesh Route Summary

Varanasi to Rishikesh bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Varanasi bus station at 16:20h, arriving at Rishikesh bus station at 10:00h the following day. While latest bus departs at 16:20h, arriving at 10:00h the following day.
Departure station and country Varanasi, India
Arrival station and country Rishikesh, India
Travel Distance 651 mi
Average Trip Duration 17h 40min
Total Departures 2
Lowest Price $19
Transportation Options Bus, Plane


Getting from Varanasi and Rishikesh by bus

The shortest travel distance between Varanasi and Rishikesh is 651 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 16:20 has a travel time of 17:40h. The longest travel time on the route is 17:40h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Rishikesh earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from Varanasi to Rishikesh. The overnight bus departs at 16:20 and arrives at 10:00 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 15:52, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Bus companies operating the Varanasi to Rishikesh route

There is a total of 8 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

7.1 FlixBus
Highway Star Travel Cargo
Dolphin Travel House
Yolo Bus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Varanasi or Rishikesh bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $19 (One-Way) or $38 (Return).

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