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9 festive special trains found from BSB to NBD, RK, HW, LRJ, YNRK, RWL
AKAL TAKHT EXP#12317
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PPTA CDG EXP#22355
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PPTA CDG EXP#22355
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UPASANA EXP#12327
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HWH ASR MAIL#13005
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DOON EXPRESS#13009
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GANGASUTLEJ EXP#13307
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Banaras - Dehradun Janta Express#14265
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Trains from Rishikesh to Varanasi
There are around 5 trains runs from Varanasi to Rishikesh on a daily basis. The following trains start from Varanasi to Rishikesh. DOON EXPRESS (13009) , Banaras - Dehradun Janta Express (14265) , GANGASUTLEJ EXP (13307) , KOAA JAT EXPRES (13151) , HWH ASR MAIL (13005) etc.
Book NowThere are 4 weekly trains from Varanasi to Rishikesh. Following trains are running from Varanasi to Rishikesh on a weekly basis: UPASANA EXP (12327) , AKAL TAKHT EXP (12317) , PPTA CDG EXP (22355) , PPTA CDG EXP (22355) etc.
Book NowThe first train from Varanasi to Rishikesh is PPTA CDG EXP (22355) , which leaves around 01:15.
Book NowThe last train from Varanasi to Rishikesh is AKAL TAKHT EXP (12317) , which leaves around 20:40.
Book NowTravel time by train between Varanasi to Rishikesh is 12h 38m.
Book NowCurrently 2 Varanasi to Rishikesh covid special trains are running.
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Book NowThe number of railway stations in Varanasi are 2.
Book NowThe number of railway stations in Rishikesh are 1.
Book NowTo travel from Varanasi to Rishikesh by rail, the distance that needs to be covered is 778 kms.
Book NowThe train journey between Varanasi to Rishikesh will take around 16:8 hrs.
Book Now9 trains run Varanasi to Rishikesh, please find below their departure times:
22355 train (PPTA CDG EXP) - Departs at 01:15 hrs and running days ( Mon, Thu )
12317 train (AKAL TAKHT EXP) - Departs at 20:40 hrs and running days ( Sun, Wed )
A: The process to book Varanasi to Rishikesh train tickets through MakeMyTrip, an official train ticket booking partner of IRCTC. Follow the steps given below:
1. Go to the MakeMyTrip Trains website or the MMT Train Booking Android app / iOS app, then enter Varanasi and Rishikesh as your source and destination location.
2. Then, provide the date of the journey and select your preferred travel class. At this step, you can also choose any applicable quota for train ticket booking and proceed.
3. Proceed to browse through the available trains from Varanasi to Rishikesh for the route on the given journey date and choose a suitable one based on train timing, fares/prices, etc.
4. Once you have checked seat availability and proceeded, you would then need to provide passenger details and follow up for payment with applicable offers and discounts.
5. Then, after a quick IRCTC login, you can continue to pay the final fare amount and receive a booking confirmation.
A: To book a Tatkal ticket for Varanasi to Rishikesh on MakeMyTrip, simply select ‘Tatkal’ as your booking quota under the journey details and start booking during the applicable timeline. You can then select your train number, check seat availability, enter passenger details and pay after proceeding with the booking through IRCTC login credential.
You can book Tatkal tickets for trains from Varanasi to Rishikesh a day before the required journey date on MakeMyTrip.
IRCTC provides a time slot for Tatkal ticket bookings daily between 10.00 am and 12.00 pm.
If you need to book an AC ticket under the Tatkal quota, you can make your booking a day before the preferred journey date between 10.00 am and 11.00 am.
For non-AC Varanasi to Rishikesh train tickets, Tatkal bookings can be made between 11.00 am and 12.00 pm.
A: As per the latest rules laid down by IRCTC, you can book tickets for the Varanasi to Rishikesh trains for at least 60 days in advance under the General quota. It is best to book your train ticket early on as it can allow seat selection in your preferred coach type with ample ticket availability.
Book NowA: You can cancel your Varanasi to Rishikesh train ticket booked via the MakeMyTrip portal in the following few steps only:
1. Log in to your user account with MakeMyTrip and go to the ‘Bookings/My Bookings’ option available on the dashboard.
2. Then, open the Varanasi to Rishikesh train ticket you wish to cancel.
3. There, you can select ‘Cancel Ticket’ as your service of choice and proceed with the cancellation steps.
4. Once you have cancelled your booked Varanasi to Rishikesh train ticket, MakeMyTrip automatically initiates the refund as per the applicable refund rules.
Before cancelling your booked train ticket, you must go through the cancellation policy to know about the applicable charges and deductions.
A: There are no specific documents required for online railway/IRCTC reservation from Varanasi to Rishikesh as IRCTC does not lay down any such requirements. However, you need to carry an original photo identity card issued by an eligible authority as proof of identity. Eligible identity documents to carry during your train journey include the likes of an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, etc.
Book NowWant to travel from Varanasi to Rishikesh? Know about the trains running on this route. Some of the trains that run on this route are Hwh DOON EXPRESS (13009),Banaras - Dehradun Janta Express (14265),UPASANA EXP (12327),GANGASUTLEJ EXP (13307) etc. Time taken by different trains is approximately 12h 38m to 19h 48m. Choose your train according to your suitability from trains that run on daily basis like DOON EXPRESS (13009) , Banaras - Dehradun Janta Express (14265) , GANGASUTLEJ EXP (13307) , KOAA JAT EXPRES (13151) , HWH ASR MAIL (13005) etc. You can also select train which are running on weekly basis UPASANA EXP (12327) , AKAL TAKHT EXP (12317) , PPTA CDG EXP (22355) , PPTA CDG EXP (22355) etc. You can check live train running status, tatkal train tickets and PNR status on MakeMyTrip app and website. Choose MMT for the best Varanasi to Rishikesh train ticket price. Before booking your train, get all the important info about the route as well as the Varanasi to Rishikesh train fare.