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

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There are 6 ways to get from Karnāl to Rishīkesh by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Karnal to Haridwar Jntrain train 14717
    6h 1m
    ₹493–2,865

  2. Train via Ambāla

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karnal to Ambala Cant Jntrain train 12413 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Rishikeshtrain train 14815 / ...
    6h 59m
    ₹304–2,430

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Karnal to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Semi Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Rishikeshbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    7h 20m
    ₹769–6,031

  4. Drive  162.3 km

    1. Drive from Karnāl to Rishīkeshcar car 162.3 km
    2h 54m
    ₹1,816–2,624

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Karnāl to Rishīkeshtaxi taxi 162.3 km
    2h 54m
    ₹3,600–4,300

  6. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Karnal to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane DEL - DED
    4h 38m
    ₹4,387–8,964

Karnāl to Rishīkesh by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₹493Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Karnal to Haridwar Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karnal to Rishikesh via Delhi in around 7h 20m.

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