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How to get fromChennai to Rishīkeshby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Rishīkesh by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane MAA - DED
    6h 32m
    ₹9,213–15,622

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Saharanpurtrain train 12687
    2. Take the train from Saharanpur to Rishikeshtrain train 14815 / ...
    44h 3m
    ₹1,121–8,428

  3. Train via Delhi

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Hazrat Nizamuddintrain train 12621 / ...
    2. Take the train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Haridwar Jntrain train 22457
    38h 42m
    ₹1,313–10,122

  4. Bus via Hyderabad

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradeshbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to Meerut, Uttar Pradeshbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Meerut to Rishikeshbus bus
    2d 3h

  5. Drive 2,207.8 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Rishīkeshcar car 2,207.8 km
    34h 21m
    ₹24,905–35,974

  6. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane TIR - DED
    8h 48m
    ₹11,927–25,159

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradeshbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to Meerut, Uttar Pradeshbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Meerut to Rishikeshbus bus
    2d 14h

Chennai to Rishīkesh by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration38h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,960.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Rishīkesh, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Air India Express fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Dehradun Airport (DED) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Central to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Hazrat Nizamuddin, Tilak Bridge, Anand Vihar, Anand Vihar Terminal, Haridwar Jn, and Haridwar, Uttarakhand in around 38h 42m.

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