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How to get fromKanpur to Rishīkeshby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Kanpur to Rishīkesh by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Kanpur Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane KNU - DED
    5h 1m
    ₹8,299–12,985

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain train 14124 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lucknow to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain train 13009 / ...
    13h 5m
    ₹423–3,321

  3. Train via Haridwar Jn

    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain train 14124 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lucknowjn to Haridwar Jntrain train 22545
    10h 29m
    ₹713–3,771

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Haridwarbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    10h 39m

  5. Drive  517 km

    1. Drive from Kanpur to Rishīkeshcar car 517 km
    7h 6m
    ₹5,025–7,259

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kanpur to Rishīkeshtaxi taxi 517 km
    7h 6m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  7. Train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain train
    2. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane LKO - DED
    4h 33m
    ₹5,363–12,811

  8. Bus via Lucknow

    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Rishikeshbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    13h 10m

  9. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Haridwar Jntrain train 14113
    14h 2m
    ₹1,336–5,230

Kanpur to Rishīkesh by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket₹713Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Kanpur, India and Rishīkesh, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Dehradun Airport (DED) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kanpur Central to Rishikesh via Lucknow, Lucknowjn, Haridwar Jn, and Haridwar in around 10h 29m.

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