There are 5 ways to get from Bhimtal to Rishīkesh by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Haldwani to Haridwarbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
6h 36m₹1,258–3,560Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Stand to FlixBus Rampurbus FlixBus IN0320B / ...
- Take the train from Rampur to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 13009 / ...
9h 59m₹423–2,007Train
- Take the train from Kathgodam to Haridwar Jntrain 14119 / ...
8h 5m₹978–3,554Drive 259.1 km
- Drive from Bhimtal to Rishīkeshcar 259.1 km
4h 22m₹2,895–4,181Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bhimtal to Rishīkeshtaxi 259.1 km
4h 22m₹5,500–7,000
Bhimtal to Rishīkesh by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bhimtal to Rishīkesh is to bus and train which costs ₹420 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Bhimtal to Rishīkesh is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Bhimtal to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Haldwani and arriving at Rishikesh via Haridwar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Bhimtal to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Kathgodam and arriving at Haridwar Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Bhimtal and Rishīkesh is 260 km. The road distance is 259.1 km.
The best way to get from Bhimtal to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Bhimtal to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Bhimtal to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Zingbus, depart from Haldwani station.
Bhimtal to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kathgodam station.
The best way to get from Bhimtal to Rishīkesh is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹3,600 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Bhimtal, India and Rishīkesh, India?
Zingbus operates a bus from Haldwani to Haridwar every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹400–1,000 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Nine other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kathgodam to Haridwar Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kathgodam to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Rampur to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Haldwani to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Haldwani to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Shishpal Travels
Bus from Haldwani to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Shishpal Travels
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Haldwani to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Haldwani to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Ashok Bus Service
Bus from Haldwani to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ashok Bus Service
- Website
- TSB Tour express
Bus from Haldwani to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- TSB Tour express
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Haldwani to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Haldwani to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Siddhi Vinayak Travels
Bus from Haldwani to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Siddhi Vinayak Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Stand to FlixBus Rampur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Lakshya Taxi
- Phone
- +91 95 40 10 71 30
- Website
- lakshyataxi.com
Mera TaxiWala
- Phone
- +91 98 10 47 41 48
- Website
- merataxiwala.com
Spice Cabs
- Phone
- +91 85 10 01 49 99
- Website
- spicecabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bhimtal to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Zingbus, arrive at Haridwar station.
Bhimtal to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Haridwar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bhimtal to Rishīkesh is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Bhimtal to Rishīkesh.
There are 1115+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.