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How to get fromDarjeeling to Rishīkeshby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Darjeeling to Rishīkesh by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane IXB - DED
    5h 24m
    ₹11,472–26,144

  2. Taxi, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to New Jalpaiguritaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Laksar Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Laksar Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain train
    33h 9m
    ₹3,424–8,995

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Siliguri, West Bengaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri, West Bengal to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus bus
    27h 58m

  4. Drive 1,346.8 km

    1. Drive from Darjeeling to Rishīkeshcar car 1,346.8 km
    20h 59m
    ₹15,193–21,945

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,445Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,149 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Darjeeling to Rishīkesh. However, you can take the taxi to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Dehradun Airport (DED), then take the taxi to Rishīkesh. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Siliguri, West Bengal, take the bus to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, take the bus to Haridwar, Uttarakhand, then take the bus to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.

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