How to get fromKandy to Rishīkeshby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Kandy to Rishīkesh by train or plane

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Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain
3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane BTC - DED
17h 4m
₹17,445–46,660
Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly
1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane CMB - DED
9h 53m
₹34,268–43,418

Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights

18Weekly Planes

12h 11mAverage Duration

₹16,517Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kandy to Rishīkesh.

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Distance: 2,872.2 km
Duration: 17h 4m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Rishīkesh, India?

You can take a flight from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Rishīkesh via Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Dehradun Airport (DED) in around 9h 53m.

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Rishīkesh(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Rishikesh, also spelt as Hrishikesh, is a city near Dehradun in Dehradun district of the Indian state Uttarakhand. It is situated on the right bank of the Ganges River and is a pilgrimage town for Hindus, with ancient sages and saints meditating here in search of higher knowledge. There are numerous temples and ashrams built along the banks of the river.

Places to stay in Rishīkesh

Raj Cottage Ganga Vatika(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Yog Niketan By Sanskriti(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Hotel Yog Vashishth(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

GANGA KINARE- A Riverside Boutique Resort, Rishikesh(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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