What is the travel distance from Rishikesh to Varanasi?

Rishikesh and Varanasi are 706 km (438 miles) apart.

Bus Rishikesh to Varanasi from US$45 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Rishikesh to Varanasi on October 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:25am	Rishikesh (Nepali Farm)	23h 40m	10:05am	Varanasi	No tags
10:25am	Rishikesh (Nepali Farm)	23h 40m	10:05am	Varanasi	No tags
8:55am	Rishikesh (Nepali Farm)	1d 1h	10:05am	Varanasi	No tags
12:00pm	Rishikesh (Nepali Farm)	23h 25m	11:25am	Varanasi	No tags
10:25am	Rishikesh (Nepali Farm)	23h 40m	10:05am	Varanasi	No tags

Get from Rishikesh to Varanasi

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 23 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

23h 40mAverage Duration

705 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rishikesh to Varanasi: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$45

Average Bus Trip Duration23h 40m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure10:30am

Distance705 km

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FlixBus

3.5/511,060 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11060 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$45

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rishikesh - Varanasi

What is the travel distance from Rishikesh to Varanasi?
Rishikesh and Varanasi are 706 km (438 miles) apart.

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