Lucknow to Rishikesh

When you want to get from Lucknow to Rishikesh, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

• Flight
• Bus
• Train
• Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 120.58. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 9.18.

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Lucknow to Rishikesh. Your trip will be a total of 617 miles (992 km). The flying distance is 617 miles (992 km).

The travel time from Lucknow to Rishikesh can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 21 hours.

The cost of the trip from Lucknow to Rishikesh varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Raj Kalpana Travels: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 9.18 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 120.58.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Lucknow to Rishikesh:

• Bus+Train price: USD 2.88 - USD 38.45. From Lucknow to Rishikesh starting from 03:03 Dehradun until 23:58 New Delhi
• Train tickets - USD 6.09 to USD 25.89;
• Bus tickets - USD 9.18 to USD 120.58;
• Plane tickets - USD 54.85 to USD 121.65;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 116.19 to USD 324.50.

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

• Buses start plying the route from 16:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:30. There are 17 available bus trips every day.

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Lucknow to Rishikesh. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 54.85.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

• It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
• Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Lucknow to Rishikesh

Air India, IndiGo, IndiGo

Buses

Taking a bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

• If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
• As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
• While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Lucknow to Rishikesh. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 116.19.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Lucknow to Rishikesh? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

• 58% decided to go for a bus.
• 21% chosen Bus+Train
• 21% users enjoyed a train ride.