There are 5 ways to get from Kalka (Station) to Rishīkesh by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Panchkula, Haryana to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus Panchkula, Haryana - Haridwar, Uttarakhand
7h 23mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chandigarh to Rishikeshtrain 14610
7h 30m₹305–2,390Drive 202.4 km
- Drive from Kalka (Station) to Rishīkeshcar 202.4 km
3h 22m₹2,285–3,301Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalka (Station) to Rishīkeshtaxi 202.4 km
3h 22m₹4,500–5,500Bus via Shimla
- Take the bus from Kalka, Haryana to Shimla, Himachal Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus
- Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Rishikesh, Uttarakhandbus
9h 2m
Kalka (Station) to Rishīkesh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalka (Station) to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kalka (Station) to Rishīkesh is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalka (Station) station to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Chandigarh station and arriving at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Panchkula, Haryana and Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalka (Station) to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Kalka and arriving at Rishikesh via Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Kalka (Station) and Rishīkesh is 247 km. The road distance is 202.4 km.
The best way to get from Kalka (Station) to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Kalka (Station) to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Kalka (Station) to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by CIty Land Travels, depart from Panchkula, Haryana station.
Kalka (Station) to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chandigarh station.
The best way to get from Kalka (Station) to Rishīkesh is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Kalka (Station), India and Rishīkesh, India?
CIty Land Travels operates a bus from Panchkula, Haryana to Haridwar, Uttarakhand every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chandigarh to Rishikesh once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Panchkula, Haryana to Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kalka, Haryana to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹340–700
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
Mr. Singh Cab
- Phone
- +91 980 338 4033
- Website
- mrsinghcab.com
Rana cabs
- Phone
- +91 9041 412 141
- Website
- ranatravelschandigarh.com
RS Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 769 611 2244
- Website
- chandigarhtaxiservice.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kalka (Station) to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by CIty Land Travels, arrive at Haridwar, Uttarakhand station.
Kalka (Station) to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rishikesh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalka (Station) to Rishīkesh is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Kalka (Station) to Rishīkesh.
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