There are 3 ways to get from Joshīmath to Rishīkesh by bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Joshimath to FlixBus Rudraprayagbus FlixBus IN0310J
- Take the bus from Rudraprayag to Rishīkeshbus
8h 22m₹802–1,542Drive 246.8 km
- Drive from Joshīmath to Rishīkeshcar 246.8 km
5h 31m₹2,756–3,981Taxi
- Take the taxi from Joshīmath to Rishīkeshtaxi 246.8 km
5h 31m₹5,500–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joshīmath to Rishīkesh is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,600 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Joshīmath to Rishīkesh is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshīmath to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Joshimath and arriving at Rishīkesh via Rudraprayag. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Joshīmath and Rishīkesh is 247 km. The road distance is 246.8 km.
The best way to get from Joshīmath to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus which takes 8h 22m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Joshīmath to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Joshīmath to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Joshimath station.
Joshīmath to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Rudraprayag station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshīmath to Rishīkesh is 247 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Joshīmath to Rishīkesh.
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What companies run services between Joshīmath, India and Rishīkesh, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Joshimath to Rishīkesh via FlixBus Rudraprayag and Rudraprayag in around 8h 22m.
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Joshimath to FlixBus Rudraprayag
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 01382 - 224 208
- [email protected]
- Website
- GMOU
Bus from Rudraprayag to Rishīkesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,000
- Website
- GMOU
- Seater
- ₹550–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
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