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 4m₹359–2,762Bus
- Take the bus from Amritsar, Punjab to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus Amritsar, Punjab - Haridwar, Uttarakhand
11h 34m₹750–1,500Drive 418.4 km
- Drive from Golden Temple to Rishīkeshcar 418.4 km
6h 32m₹4,731–6,833Taxi
- 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₹5,000–10,750Train 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 via Dehradun
- Take the bus from Amritsar, Punjab to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus Amritsar, Punjab - Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Rishikesh, Uttarakhandbus Dehradun, Uttarakhand - Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
12h 4m
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 4m.
The fastest way to get from Golden Temple to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Golden Temple to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Amritsar, Punjab and arriving at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
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 4m.
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 4m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Golden Temple to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Golden Temple to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Amritsar, Punjab 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 4m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,500 and takes 11h 34m, you could also fly, which costs ₹5,000 - ₹11,000 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, Uttarakhand via Amritsar Jn, Sirhind Jn, Haridwar Jn, and Haridwar, Uttarakhand in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, Laxmi Holidays operates a bus from Amritsar, Punjab to Haridwar, Uttarakhand every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹750–1,500 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–11,000
- 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
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Amritsar, Punjab to Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹750–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Florence to Rome, Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, and How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Golden Temple to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Haridwar, Uttarakhand 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.
There are 1157+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.