There are 5 ways to get from Kaithal to Rishīkesh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kaithal to Kurukshetra Jntrain 14023 / ...
- Take the train from Kurukshetra Jn to Haridwar Jntrain 14717
7h 50m₹304–2,357Bus
- Take the bus from Kaithal to Ambala Kentbus
- Take the bus from Ambala to Haridwarbus 139
8h 59m₹470–1,694Drive 212.5 km
- Drive from Kaithal to Rishīkeshcar 212.5 km
3h 39m₹2,405–3,473Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kaithal to Rishīkeshtaxi 212.5 km
3h 39m₹4,700–6,000Train via Ambāla
- Take the train from Kaithal to Ambala Cant Jntrain 19411
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Rishikeshtrain 14815 / ...
8h 37m₹310–2,474
Kaithal to Rishīkesh by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaithal to Rishīkesh is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kaithal to Rishīkesh is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaithal to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Kaithal and arriving at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Ambala and Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kaithal to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Kaithal and arriving at Haridwar Jn via Kurukshetra Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Kaithal and Rishīkesh is 270 km. The road distance is 212.5 km.
The best way to get from Kaithal to Rishīkesh without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Kaithal to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Kaithal to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by RSRTC, depart from Kaithal station.
Kaithal to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kaithal station.
The best way to get from Kaithal to Rishīkesh is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹470 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Kaithal, India and Rishīkesh, India?
You can take a train from Kaithal to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Kurukshetra Jn, Haridwar Jn, and Haridwar, Uttarakhand in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaithal to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Ambala, Haridwar, and Haridwar, Uttarakhand in around 8h 59m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kaithal to Kurukshetra Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kurukshetra Jn to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kaithal to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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
- +917412069719
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.rajasthan.gov.in
Bus from Kaithal to Ambala Kent
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–200
- Website
- transport.rajasthan.gov.in
- Deluxe
- ₹120–160
- Express
- ₹75–100
- AC Sleeper
- ₹150–200
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More Questions & Answers
Kaithal to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by RSRTC, arrive at Ambala Kent station.
Kaithal to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kurukshetra Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaithal to Rishīkesh is 213 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Kaithal to Rishīkesh.
There are 1153+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.