There are 6 ways to get from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Rishīkesh by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Panchkula, Haryana to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus Panchkula, Haryana - Haridwar, Uttarakhand
7h 4mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chandigarh to Rishikeshtrain 14610
7h 32m₹213–2,598Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chandigarh-IXC to Rishīkesh190.5 km
3h 11mDrive 190.5 km
- Drive from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Rishīkeshcar 190.5 km
3h 11m₹2,152–3,108Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Rishīkeshtaxi 190.5 km
3h 11m₹4,300–5,500Bus via Dehradun
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehradunbus Ac
- Take the bus from Dehradun ISBT to Rishikeshbus
7h 4m₹710–2,702
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Rishīkesh is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Behlana and arriving at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Chandigarh, Punjab, Panchkula, Haryana and Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Chandigarh and arriving at Rishikesh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Chandigarh Airport (IXC) and Rishīkesh is 236 km. The road distance is 190.5 km.
The best way to get from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by CIty Land Travels, depart from Panchkula, Haryana station.
Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chandigarh station.
The best way to get from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Rishīkesh is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹210 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Chandigarh Airport (IXC), India and Rishīkesh, India?
CIty Land Travels operates a bus from Panchkula, Haryana to Haridwar, Uttarakhand every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chandigarh to Rishikesh once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIty Land Travels
Bus from Panchkula, Haryana to Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- CIty Land Travels
- Phone
- 0172-2990215
- [email protected]
- Website
- CTU
Bus from Chandigarh to Dehradun
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹50–600
- Website
- CTU
- AC
- ₹50–70
- Ordinary
- ₹60–85
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Dehradun
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–750
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹400–550
- AC Himdhara
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Dehradun ISBT to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,400
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chandigarh-IXC to Rishīkesh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
Mr. Singh Cab
- Phone
- +91 980 338 4033
- Website
- mrsinghcab.com
Rana cabs
- Phone
- +91 9041 412 141
- Website
- ranatravelschandigarh.com
RS Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 769 611 2244
- Website
- chandigarhtaxiservice.net
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More Questions & Answers
Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by CIty Land Travels, arrive at Haridwar, Uttarakhand station.
Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rishikesh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Rishīkesh is 191 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Rishīkesh.
There are 1151+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.
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