Rishikesh to Varanasi by train, bus, flight, taxi from INR 6,028

Rishikesh to Varanasi Destination Reviews

Rodney P

My experience was terrible. I had to fight with the first bus driver for a long time ttget on. The description didn't even mention the bus I was riding the only way I got on was I made him check his records for my name. It wasn't a sleeper bus. Then I went to Delhi and waited for my next bus for 5 hours in the hot dirt. That bus was a partial sleeper but they sold out of sleeping bunks so they made me ride 12 more hours sitting up. I asked everyone what they paid and I learnt I was paying 4 times as much as everyone else and 3 times as much as anyone in the seat I reserved and didn't get. I could have made it to Delhi on my own and caught a bus to Varanasi onmy own and saved 3000 rupees and 3 hours in waiting at least maybe closer to 5 hours. The company doesn't offer a direct ticket to Varanasi so the entire thing was false and my sleeping class was sold out so they told me my acsleeper didn't mean sleeper. If I can't get a partial refund that's it for me. I'll never order through you again. It's more convenient to go in 100 tourist offices than deal with the constant hassle and uncomfortable situations goda bus put me through

Rishikesh to Varanasi, Bus AC Sleeper, Gola Bus Service, Oct 10, 2023

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Rishikesh to Varanasi Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	Sedan	Any time	+13h 12m	€472.74
Taxi	TravelODesk India	Comfort 3pax	Any time	+11h 40m	€274.82
Bus	Gola Bus Service	AC Seater	10:50	08:35	€34.34
Train	Indian Railways	SL - Sleeper Class	15:20	05:15	€5.17
Bus	Vijay Tour and Travels	AC Seater	16:50	10:20	€14.71
Bus	Karan Travels	AC Sleeper	17:05	10:35	€18.64
Bus	Vijay Tour and Travels	AC Seater	17:50	11:20	€13.73
Train	Indian Railways	1A - AC First Class Sleeper	20:55	16:10	€26.60
Train	Indian Railways	2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper	20:55	16:10	€16.03	5.0

How to get from Rishikesh to Varanasi

When you want to get from Rishikesh to Varanasi, 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 taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 342.78. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a flight as a flight ticket costs as low as EUR 56.35.

How much does it cost to get from Rishikesh to Varanasi?

The cost of the trip from Rishikesh to Varanasi varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Air India: travelling by flight expect to pay as low as EUR 56.35 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as EUR 342.78.

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

Train tickets - EUR 6.52 to EUR 19.54;
Bus tickets - EUR 37.77 to EUR 37.77;
flight price: EUR 56.35 - EUR 187.54. From Rishikesh to Varanasi starting from 08:35 Dehra Dun Airport until 20:05 Dehra Dun Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 174.12 to EUR 342.78.

How many trips per day are there between Rishikesh and Varanasi?

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

77 by flight from Rishikesh to Varanasi starting from 08:35 Dehra Dun Airport until 20:05 Dehra Dun Airport
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Rishikesh to Varanasi any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Rishikesh to Varanasi 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 Rishikesh to Varanasi. 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 EUR 174.12.

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..

The most popular transport from Rishikesh to Varanasi

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Rishikesh to Varanasi? 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:

89% users enjoyed a train ride.
9% decided to go for a bus.
2% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from Rishikesh to Varanasi

Facts about the transport from Rishikesh to Varanasi

Cheapest Transport	€7
Fastest Transport	3h 35m
Earliest Departure	8:35 AM
Latest Departure	8:55 PM
Departures per day	85
Distance	3046 kilometers
Transport Companies	Air India, Gola Bus Service, Indian Railways, IndiGo, TaxiBazaar, TravelODesk India

Popular Routes

Rishikesh to Varanasi