There are 7 ways to get from Golden Temple to Rishīkesh by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Amritsar Jn to Sirhind Jntrain 12014 / ...
- Take the train from Sirhind Jn to Haridwar Jntrain 12054 / ...
9h 11m₹359–2,762Bus via Chandīgarh
- Take the bus from Amritsar to Chandigarh- ISBT 43bus Ac
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehradunbus Ac
- Take the bus from Dehradun ISBT to Rishikeshbus
10h 45m₹764–2,739Drive 418.4 km
- Drive from Golden Temple to Rishīkeshcar 418.4 km
6h 32m₹4,676–6,754Taxi
- Take the taxi from Golden Temple to Rishīkeshtaxi 418.4 km
6h 32m₹11,000–14,000Fly
- Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane ATQ - DED
6h 5m₹5,400–11,750Train via Ambāla
- Take the train from Amritsar Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain 12014 / ...
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Rishikeshtrain 14815 / ...
9h 42m₹369–2,908Bus
- Take the bus from Amritsar to Rishikeshbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
11h 14m
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Golden Temple to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Golden Temple to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹12,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amritsar and arriving at Rishikesh. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Golden Temple to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Amritsar Jn and arriving at Haridwar Jn via Sirhind Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between Golden Temple and Rishīkesh is 431 km. The road distance is 418.4 km.
The best way to get from Golden Temple to Rishīkesh without a car is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Golden Temple to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Golden Temple to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by CTU, depart from Amritsar station.
Golden Temple to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Amritsar Jn station.
The best way to get from Golden Temple to Rishīkesh is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Chandīgarh, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,800 and takes 10h 45m, you could also fly, which costs ₹5,000 - ₹12,000 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Golden Temple, India and Rishīkesh, India?
You can take a vehicle from Golden Temple to Rishikesh via Amritsar Jn, Sirhind Jn, Haridwar Jn, and Haridwar in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Golden Temple to Rishikesh via Amritsar, Chandigarh, and Dehradun ISBT in around 10h 45m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–10,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–10,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–11,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Srinagar, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Amritsar Jn to Sirhind Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Sirhind Jn to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Amritsar Jn to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 0172-2990215
- [email protected]
- Website
- CTU
Bus from Amritsar to Chandigarh- ISBT 43
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–600
- Website
- CTU
- AC
- ₹60–440
- Ordinary
- ₹75–390
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Amritsar to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
Jwala Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9876 70 15 51
- Website
- jwalatourandtravels.com
Nishan Car Rentals
- Phone
- +91 946 455 5874
- Website
- nishancarrental.com
R K Holidays
- Phone
- +91 977 991 6161
- Website
- taxiamritsar.in
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Booking & Getting There
Golden Temple to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by CTU, arrive at Chandigarh- ISBT 43 station.
Golden Temple to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sirhind Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Golden Temple to Rishīkesh is 418 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Golden Temple to Rishīkesh.
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