{"id":10633,"date":"2022-09-22T21:38:48","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T03:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/?p=10633"},"modified":"2026-01-06T13:11:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T13:11:03","slug":"rishikesh-to-rudraprayag-distance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/rishikesh-to-rudraprayag-distance\/","title":{"rendered":"Rishikesh to Rudraprayag, Distance, Bus, Train Route: Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"108\">Rishikesh to Rudraprayag, Distance, Bus, Train Route: Travel Guide<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"447\">Traveling from <strong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"166\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Rishikesh<\/span><\/span><\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"211\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Rudraprayag<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is more than a journey\u2014it\u2019s a passage through spirituality, river confluences, and Himalayan landscapes. This route is popular with pilgrims heading to <strong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"377\">Kedarnath<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Badrinath\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"395\">Badrinath<\/strong><\/a>, as well as nature lovers seeking serene stopovers.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"452\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"494\"><strong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"494\">Rishikesh to Rudraprayag Distance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"642\">The <strong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"537\">Rishikesh to Rudraprayag distance<\/strong> is approximately <strong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"573\">140 km by road<\/strong>, typically taking <strong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"608\">4 to 5 hours<\/strong> depending on traffic and weather.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"841\">\n<li data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"715\">\n<p data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"715\"><strong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"656\">Route:<\/strong> Rishikesh \u2192<a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/day-trip-from-rishikesh-uttarakhand\/\"> Devprayag<\/a> \u2192 Srinagar (Garhwal) \u2192 Rudraprayag<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"772\">\n<p data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"772\"><strong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"730\">Highway:<\/strong> NH-7 (well-maintained, mostly two-lane)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"841\">\n<p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"841\"><strong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"787\">Scenery:<\/strong> Ganga &amp; Alaknanda valleys, forested hills, viewpoints<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9813\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9813\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/rishikesh-to-rudraprayag.jpg\" alt=\"rishikesh to rudraprayag\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rudraprayag Sangam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"872\"><strong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"872\">About Rudraprayag<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1107\">Rudraprayag is a lively market town with deep spiritual roots. It lies at the sacred <strong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"982\">confluence (Sangam)<\/strong> of the <strong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1003\">Alaknanda<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1021\">Mandakini<\/strong> rivers and serves as a key junction on the routes to <strong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1088\">Kedarnath<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1106\">Badrinath<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1155\"><strong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1155\">Key attractions in and around Rudraprayag:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1269\">\n<li data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1182\">\n<p data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1182\"><strong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1180\">Rudraprayag Sangam<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1215\">\n<p data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1215\"><strong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1213\">Koteshwar Mahadev Temple<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1235\">\n<p data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1235\"><strong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1233\">Vyas Temple<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1269\">\n<p data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1269\">Gurudwaras and peaceful ashrams<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1310\"><strong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1310\">En-route highlights from Rishikesh:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1480\">\n<li data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1356\">\n<p data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1356\"><strong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1354\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Vashistha Cave<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1402\">\n<p data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1402\"><strong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1400\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Devprayag Raghunath Temple<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1448\">\n<p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1448\"><strong data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1446\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Dhari Devi Temple<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1480\">\n<p data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1480\">Historic <strong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1480\">Chaurasi Temples<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1485\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1529\"><strong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1529\">How to Reach Rudraprayag from Delhi<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1587\">\n<li data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1556\">\n<p data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1556\"><strong data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1546\">Distance:<\/strong> ~360 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1587\">\n<p data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1587\"><strong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1575\">Travel Time:<\/strong> 8\u20139 hours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1606\"><strong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1606\">Best options:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1804\">\n<li data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1652\">\n<p data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1652\"><strong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1618\">Road:<\/strong> Delhi \u2192 Rishikesh \u2192 Rudraprayag<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1714\">\n<p data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1714\"><strong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1665\">Train:<\/strong> Delhi \u2192 Rishikesh \/ Haridwar, then road onward<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1804\">\n<p data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1804\"><strong data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1728\">Flight:<\/strong> Delhi \u2192 <strong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1778\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Jolly Grant Airport<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, then taxi to Rudraprayag<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9826\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9826\" style=\"width: 771px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9826\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/rishikesh-to-devprayag.jpg\" alt=\"rishikesh to devprayag Sangam\" width=\"771\" height=\"559\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9826\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Devprayag Sanagam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1849\"><strong data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1849\">Rishikesh to Rudraprayag by Bus<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1887\"><strong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1887\">Rishikesh to Rudraprayag Bus<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1990\">\n<li data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1944\">\n<p data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1944\"><strong data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1904\">Operators:<\/strong> Uttarakhand Transport &amp; private buses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1990\">\n<p data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1990\"><strong data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1964\">Availability:<\/strong> Frequent daytime services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2036\"><strong data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2036\">Rishikesh to Rudraprayag Bus Timings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2170\">\n<li data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2093\">\n<p data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2093\"><strong data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2055\">First buses:<\/strong> Early morning (around 5:00\u20136:00 AM)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2170\">\n<p data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2170\"><strong data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2111\">Last buses:<\/strong> Late afternoon\/early evening<br data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2143\" \/><em data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2170\">(Timings vary by season.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2221\"><strong data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2221\">Rishikesh to Rudraprayag Bus Fare \/ Price<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2287\">\n<li data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2253\">\n<p data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2253\"><strong data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2241\">Ordinary bus:<\/strong> \u20b9350\u2013\u20b9450<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2287\">\n<p data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2287\"><strong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2275\">Deluxe\/Private:<\/strong> \u20b9500\u2013\u20b9700<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2292\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2331\"><strong data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2331\">Rishikesh to Rudraprayag Train<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2598\">The <strong data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2371\">Rishikesh to Rudraprayag train<\/strong> line is <strong data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2402\">under construction<\/strong> as part of the Char Dham Railway Project. Until it becomes operational, travelers should rely on <strong data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2518\">road transport<\/strong>. Trains up to Rishikesh\/Haridwar are frequent; onward travel is by bus or taxi.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2603\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2658\"><strong data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2658\">Rishikesh to Kedarnath Route (via Rudraprayag)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2730\">Rudraprayag is a crucial halt on the <strong data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2729\">Rishikesh to Kedarnath route<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2837\"><strong data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2837\">Rishikesh \u2192 Devprayag \u2192 Srinagar \u2192 Rudraprayag \u2192 Guptkashi \u2192 Sonprayag \u2192 Gaurikund \u2192 Kedarnath (trek)<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2888\"><strong data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2888\">How to Reach Gaurikund from Rishikesh<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"3120\">\n<li data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2915\">\n<p data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2915\"><strong data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2905\">Distance:<\/strong> ~250 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"3022\">\n<p data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"3022\"><strong data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2928\">Route:<\/strong> Rishikesh \u2192 Rudraprayag \u2192 Guptkashi \u2192 Sonprayag \u2192 <strong data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3020\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Gaurikund<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3120\">\n<p data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3120\"><strong data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3041\">Travel Time:<\/strong> 9\u201310 hours (road)<br data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3062\" \/>Gaurikund is the <strong data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3119\">starting point of the Kedarnath trek<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3125\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3185\"><strong data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3185\">Rudraprayag to Devprayag by Trek (Adventure Option)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3358\">For adventure seekers, a <strong data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3245\">Rudraprayag to Devprayag trek<\/strong> is possible, taking <strong data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3280\">2\u20132.5 days<\/strong>. Expect stunning river views, village trails, and immersive Himalayan nature.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3363\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3410\"><strong data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3410\">How to Reach Rudraprayag \u2013 Quick Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3426\"><strong data-start=\"3416\" data-end=\"3426\">By Air<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3514\">\n<li data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3481\">\n<p data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3481\">Nearest airport: <strong data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3469\">Jolly Grant Airport<\/strong> (~159 km)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3514\">\n<p data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3514\">Taxis available to Rudraprayag<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3531\"><strong data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3531\">By Road<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3605\">\n<li data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3605\">\n<p data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3605\">Excellent connectivity from Rishikesh, Dehradun, and Srinagar (Garhwal)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3623\"><strong data-start=\"3611\" data-end=\"3623\">By Train<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3677\">\n<li data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3677\">\n<p data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3677\">Reach <strong data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3654\">Rishikesh\/Haridwar<\/strong>, then continue by road<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3682\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3722\"><strong data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3722\">FAQs \u2013 Rishikesh to Rudraprayag<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3724\" data-end=\"3873\"><strong data-start=\"3724\" data-end=\"3783\">1. What is the taxi fare from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3783\" data-end=\"3786\" \/>Shared taxi seats start around <strong data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3834\">\u20b9300 per seat<\/strong>; full taxi costs vary by vehicle type.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3989\"><strong data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3935\">2. Is there a bus service from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3935\" data-end=\"3938\" \/>Yes, <strong data-start=\"3943\" data-end=\"3978\">frequent buses and shared jeeps<\/strong> run daily.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4095\"><strong data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4053\">3. What is the distance between Rishikesh and Rudraprayag?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4053\" data-end=\"4056\" \/>About <strong data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4094\">140 km by road via Devprayag<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4097\" data-end=\"4242\"><strong data-start=\"4097\" data-end=\"4160\">4. How is the road condition from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4163\" \/><strong data-start=\"4163\" data-end=\"4176\">Very good<\/strong> overall, with a maintained two-lane highway and scenic stretches.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4244\" data-end=\"4247\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4267\"><strong data-start=\"4253\" data-end=\"4267\">Final Note<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4268\" data-end=\"4532\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Whether you\u2019re on a pilgrimage to Kedarnath or exploring river confluences and temples, the <strong data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4388\">Rishikesh to Rudraprayag<\/strong> journey blends convenience with spiritual depth. Plan an early start, pause at the Sangams, and enjoy one of Uttarakhand\u2019s most soulful drives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rishikesh to Rudraprayag, Distance, Bus, Train Route: Travel Guide Traveling from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag is more than a journey\u2014it\u2019s a passage through spirituality, river confluences, and Himalayan landscapes. This route is popular with pilgrims heading to Kedarnath and Badrinath, as well as nature lovers seeking serene stopovers. 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