Lucknow to Rishikesh

Lucknow to Rishikesh

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Lucknow to Rishikesh Schedule

Lucknow to Rishikesh Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Air India Express Economy 02:05 - 14:45₹ 8,161
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 04:59 - 14:30₹ 1,250
IndiGo Economy 06:35 - 14:35₹ 8,032
IndiGo Economy 08:05 - 14:35₹ 6,911
IndiGo Economy 11:00 - 19:10₹ 8,229
Gola Bus Service AC Seater 13:20 - 04:30₹ 2,309
IndiGo Economy 14:35 - 17:40₹ 6,683
Mahalaxmi Travels AC Sleeper 17:00 - 06:30₹ 1,385
Mahalaxmi Travels AC Sleeper 18:00 - 07:30₹ 2,886
Jai Shree Ganesh Yatra AC Seater 20:00 - 08:40₹ 1,154
Vijay Tour and Travels AC Seater 22:30 - 10:20₹ 1,962

Transportation from Lucknow to Rishikesh

Facts about the transport from Lucknow to Rishikesh

Cheapest Transport$4
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure3:03 AM
Latest Departure11:58 PM
Departures per day6
Distance738 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmit Travels, City Land Travels, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Jai Shree Ganesh Yatra, Mahalaxmi Travels , Ptcskybus, Snow Region Tours, Vijay Tour and Travels

How to get from Lucknow to Rishikesh

Travelling between Lucknow and Rishikesh is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 48.47 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 12.45.

How long does it take to get from Lucknow to Rishikesh?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between Lucknow and Rishikesh depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Lucknow and Rishikesh. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Bus+train does a much slower job and take about 14h 45m to reach Rishikesh.

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

Travelling between Lucknow and Rishikesh can be as cheap as USD 12.45 if you opt for a Vijay Tour and Travels bus and as expensive as USD 48.47 if you buy a Ptcskybus Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

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

  • 6 from Lucknow to Rishikesh starting from 17:00 Lucknow until 21:20 Lucknow

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Lucknow to Rishikesh.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Lucknow to Rishikesh, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 63.19.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Lucknow and Rishikesh

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Lucknow to Rishikesh overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Lucknow and Rishikesh

Amit Travels, Jai Shree Ganesh Yatra, Mahalaxmi Travels , Ptcskybus, Vijay Tour and Travels

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Lucknow to Rishikesh?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 48% opted for a bus
  • 24% chosen Bus+Train
  • 24% took a train
  • 4% decided to fly