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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
    6h 4m
    ₹10,972–19,144

  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 28m
    ₹3,424–8,995

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Siliguritaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri to Gorakhpurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Rishikeshbus bus
    31h 39m

  4. Drive  1,346.8 km

    1. Drive from Darjeeling to Rishīkeshcar car 1,346.8 km
    20h 59m
    ₹15,077–21,778

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,264Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,149 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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, take the bus to Gorakhpur, then take the bus to Rishikesh.

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