Lucknow to Rishikesh by tempo traveller or bus

Rishikesh is a pilgrimage destination in Uttarakhand, ≈ 543 km from Lucknow. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

Lucknow to Rishikesh is ≈ 543 km by road, 11–14 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A 3-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹32,300–39,800, and ₹71,200–96,300 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).

Distance
≈ 543 km
estimated
Drive time
11–14 h
group vehicle
Plan for
3 to 4 days
most groups
Round trip
~1195 km
crosses a state border
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Lucknow to Rishikesh fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over 3 days, about 1195 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Lucknow to Rishikesh: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 3 daysQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹22,300–29,800Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹27,300–34,800Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹32,300–39,800Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹37,300–47,400Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹42,400–54,900Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹52,400–71,200Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹71,200–96,300Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹83,800–1,08,900Get quotes

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

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On the way

Places close to the route, good for a break or a darshan stop.

  • Jim Corbett (Ramnagar)

Add to the trip: around Rishikesh

Distances in the hills are straight-line; the road is longer.

  • Haridwar · ≈ 19 km from Rishikesh (straight-line)
  • Dehradun · ≈ 34 km from Rishikesh (straight-line)
  • Roorkee · ≈ 45 km from Rishikesh (straight-line)
  • Mussoorie · ≈ 46 km from Rishikesh (straight-line)
  • Lansdowne · ≈ 49 km from Rishikesh (straight-line)
  • Saharanpur · ≈ 70 km from Rishikesh (straight-line)

Good to know

  • Temple towns get crowded on festivals and weekends. Start early, and ask the operator about parking close to the temple for elderly travellers.
  • Crossing a state border adds a permit or entry tax for commercial vehicles. Operators with an all-India permit include it; ask for it on the quote.
  • On long days, drivers need rest. Operators usually plan one driver per 300–350 km a day; ask for two drivers for longer stretches.
  • Quotes usually include fuel, driver, and his food and stay. Tolls, parking and state taxes are listed separately. Yippigo shows each quote line by line.

Questions groups ask

How far is Rishikesh from Lucknow by road?

≈ 543 km one way (estimated from the map), so about 1195 km for the round trip with local running. The drive takes 11–14 hours with tea and meal stops.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Lucknow to Rishikesh?

For a 3-day round trip with driver: ₹27,300–34,800 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹32,300–39,800 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹37,300–47,400 (Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater), indicative, October 2026. That covers vehicle hire, the driver allowance, night halts and 5% GST; tolls and parking are extra. State entry tax for Uttarakhand is not in these figures; operators add it on the quote.

How much does a bus from Lucknow to Rishikesh cost?

For a 3-day round trip with driver: ₹52,400–71,200 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹71,200–96,300 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹83,800–1,08,900 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra. State entry tax for Uttarakhand is not in these figures; operators add it on the quote.

How many days should a group plan for Rishikesh?

Most groups make it 3 to 4 days. With an extra day you can add Haridwar and Dehradun.

Which vehicle suits my group?

Up to 7 people fit an SUV or Innova; 9–26 a tempo traveller; 27–35 a mini bus; 36–56 a full-size coach. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.

How do I get exact prices?

Post your dates and group size on Yippigo. Up to 6 verified operators near Lucknow are invited to quote, aiming for 3 quotes: vehicle, driver, tolls and permits line by line. You compare and pay the operator you choose an advance (20–30%) directly.