What is the cheapest way to get from Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh?

The cheapest way to get from Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,500 and takes 12h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh?

The fastest way to get from Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹41,000.

Is there a direct bus between Dharamsala (Station) and Rishīkesh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Dharamsala and arriving at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Kangra, Himachal Pradesh and Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

How far is it from Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh?

The distance between Dharamsala (Station) and Rishīkesh is 316 km. The road distance is 416.2 km.

How do I travel from Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh without a car?

The best way to get from Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 3m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,500.

How long does it take to get from Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh bus from?

Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh station.

Bus or fly from Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh?

The best way to get from Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹41,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Dehradun, which costs and takes 12h 32m.

Where does the Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh bus arrive?

Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Dehradun, Uttarakhand station.

Can I drive from Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh is 416 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh.

Where can I stay near Rishīkesh?

There are 1148+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.

Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane DHM - DED
3h 57m
₹11,110–40,352
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from McLeod Ganj to Unabus
2. Take the train from Una Himachal to Haridwar Jntrain 04502
12h 3m
₹596–2,462
Bus via Dehradun
1. Take the bus from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus Kangra, Himachal Pradesh - Dehradun, Uttarakhand
2. Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Rishikesh, Uttarakhandbus Dehradun, Uttarakhand - Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
12h 32m
Drive 416.2 km
1. Drive from Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkeshcar 416.2 km
7h 5m
₹4,697–6,784
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Dharamsala (Station) to Pathankot Cantttaxi
2. Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 14606
12h 17m
₹3,525–5,947
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dharamshala to Haridwarbus 43 / ...
12h 49m
₹650–1,500
Bus, train via Chandīgarh
1. Take the bus from Dharamsala to Chandigarhbus
2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Rishikeshtrain 14610
14h 2m
₹632–2,983

Kangra Airport (DHM) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights

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4h 36mAverage Duration

₹10,675Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dharamsala (Station) to Rishīkesh.

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Distance: 316.3 km
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Dharamsala (Station), India and Rishīkesh, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, and Air India Limited fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Dehradun Airport (DED) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dharamsala to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Kangra, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, and Dehradun, Uttarakhand in around 12h 32m.

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