There are 8 ways to get from Amritsar to Rishīkesh by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Haridwar Jn
best- Take the train from Amritsar Jn to Dhandari Kalantrain 12498 / ...
- Take the train from Dhandari Kalan to Haridwar Jntrain 12054
8h 47m₹359–2,815Bus
- Take the bus from Amritsar, Punjab to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus Amritsar, Punjab - Haridwar, Uttarakhand
11h 5m₹750–1,500Drive 418.5 km
- Drive from Amritsar to Rishīkeshcar 418.5 km
6h 31m₹4,721–6,820Taxi
- Take the taxi from Amritsar to Rishīkeshtaxi 418.5 km
6h 31m₹11,000–14,000Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
- Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane ATQ - DED
5h 58m₹5,600–13,750Bus via Dehradun
- Take the bus from Amritsar, Punjab to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus Amritsar, Punjab - Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Rishikesh, Uttarakhandbus Dehradun, Uttarakhand - Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
11h 34mTrain
- Take the train from Amritsar Jn to Ludhiana Jntrain 12412 / ...
- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Rishikeshtrain 14610
11h 49m₹386–2,995Train to Jammu Airport, fly
- Take the train from Amritsar Jn to Jammu Tawitrain
- Fly from Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane IXJ - DED
9h 56m₹12,083–21,509
Amritsar to Rishīkesh by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amritsar to Rishīkesh is to train via Haridwar Jn which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Amritsar to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Amritsar to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Amritsar, Punjab and arriving at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Amritsar to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Amritsar Jn and arriving at Haridwar Jn via Dhandari Kalan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Amritsar and Rishīkesh is 428 km. The road distance is 418.5 km.
The best way to get from Amritsar to Rishīkesh without a car is to train via Haridwar Jn which takes 8h 47m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Amritsar to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Amritsar to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Amritsar, Punjab station.
Amritsar to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Amritsar Jn station.
The best way to get from Amritsar to Rishīkesh is to train via Haridwar Jn which takes 8h 47m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,500 and takes 11h 5m, you could also fly, which costs ₹5,500 - ₹14,000 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Amritsar, India and Rishīkesh, India?
You can take a train from Amritsar Jn to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Dhandari Kalan, Haridwar Jn, and Haridwar, Uttarakhand in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, Laxmi Holidays operates a bus from Amritsar, Punjab to Haridwar, Uttarakhand every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹750–1,500 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Srinagar, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Dehradun Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Dehradun Airport via Srinagar, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Dehradun Airport via Chandigarh, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–13,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–13,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Dehradun Airport via Leh, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Amritsar Jn to Dhandari Kalan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Dhandari Kalan to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Amritsar Jn to Ludhiana Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Amritsar Jn to Jammu Tawi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Amritsar, Punjab to Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹750–1,500
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
Jwala Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9876 70 15 51
- Website
- jwalatourandtravels.com
Nishan Car Rentals
- Phone
- +91 946 455 5874
- Website
- nishancarrental.com
R K Holidays
- Phone
- +91 977 991 6161
- Website
- taxiamritsar.in
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More Questions & Answers
Amritsar to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Haridwar, Uttarakhand station.
Amritsar to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhandari Kalan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amritsar to Rishīkesh is 419 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Amritsar to Rishīkesh.
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