There are 6 ways to get from Gwalior to Rishīkesh by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane GWL - DED
4h 19m₹8,841–21,034Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 18477 / ...
14h 43m₹320–2,500Bus
- Take the bus from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to Agra, Uttar Pradeshbus Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh - Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Agra, Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus Agra, Uttar Pradesh - Haridwar, Uttarakhand
11h 55mDrive 484.9 km
- Drive from Gwalior to Rishīkeshcar 484.9 km
7h 49m₹5,467–7,896Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gwalior to Rishīkeshtaxi 484.9 km
7h 49m₹10,000–13,000Bus via Ghāziābād
- Take the bus from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to Meerut, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Meerut to Rishikeshbus
12h 12m
Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gwalior to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 14h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Gwalior to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gwalior to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and arriving at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Agra, Uttar Pradesh and Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gwalior Jn. and arriving at Yog Nagari Rishikesh. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 43m.
The distance between Gwalior and Rishīkesh is 463 km. The road distance is 484.9 km.
The best way to get from Gwalior to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus which takes 11h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Gwalior to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Gwalior to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by SKT Radhika Travels, depart from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh station.
Gwalior to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gwalior Jn. station.
The best way to get from Gwalior to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹21,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 55m, you could also train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 14h 43m.
What companies run services between Gwalior, India and Rishīkesh, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Starlight Airline, and Air India Limited fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Dehradun Airport (DED) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Agra, Uttar Pradesh and Haridwar, Uttarakhand in around 11h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–22,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gwalior Jn. to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Meerut to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹320–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Sleeper
- ₹320–850
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Ashu Tour And Travels
- Phone
- +91 930 222 6651
- Website
- ashutourandtravels.co.in
Rai Travels And Tours
- Phone
- +91 930 049 3210
Shri Krishna Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 744 700 5326
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gwalior to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by SKT Radhika Travels, arrive at Agra, Uttar Pradesh station.
Gwalior to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Yog Nagari Rishikesh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gwalior to Rishīkesh is 485 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Gwalior to Rishīkesh.
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