There are 6 ways to get from Kaithal to Rishīkesh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kaithal to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Saharanpurtrain
- Take the bus from Saharanpur to Rishikeshbus
7h 45m₹660–3,574Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kaithal to Ambala Cant Jntrain 19411
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Rishikeshtrain 14815 / ...
8h 37m₹310–2,474Bus via Rohtak
- Take the bus from Kaithal to Rohtakbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
- Take the bus from Rohtak to Haridwarbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
8h 36m₹1,069–3,154Drive 212.5 km
- Drive from Kaithal to Rishīkeshcar 212.5 km
3h 39m₹2,380–3,437Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kaithal to Rishīkeshtaxi 212.5 km
3h 39m₹4,700–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kaithal to Ambala Kentbus
- Take the bus from Ambala to Haridwarbus 139
10h 22m₹1,470–4,394
Kaithal to Rishīkesh by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kaithal to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kaithal to Rishīkesh is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaithal to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Kaithal and arriving at Rishikesh via Rohtak and Haridwar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kaithal to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Kaithal and arriving at Rishikesh via Ambala Cant Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Kaithal and Rishīkesh is 261 km. The road distance is 212.5 km.
The best way to get from Kaithal to Rishīkesh without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 45m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Kaithal to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Kaithal to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Zingbus, 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 bus via Rohtak which takes 8h 36m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Kaithal, India and Rishīkesh, India?
You can take a bus from Kaithal to Rishikesh via Rohtak and Haridwar in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kaithal to Rishikesh via Ambala Cant Jn in around 8h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Saharanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Saharanpur to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Kaithal to Rohtak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–800
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
Bus from Rohtak to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kaithal to Rohtak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Rohtak to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Siddhi Vinayak Travels
Bus from Kaithal to Rohtak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Siddhi Vinayak Travels
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gola Bus Service
Bus from Kaithal to Rohtak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Gola Bus Service
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Rohtak to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Rohtak to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Rohtak to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- Vishwa Travels
Bus from Rohtak to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Vishwa Travels
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Ambala to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,500
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹390–550
- AC Himdhara
- ₹500–750
- Seater
- ₹600–1,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kaithal to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Zingbus, arrive at Rohtak station.
Kaithal to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ambala Cant Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaithal to Rishīkesh is 213 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Kaithal to Rishīkesh.
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