There are 7 ways to get from Kasauli to Rishīkesh by taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Kasauli to Chandigarhtaxi
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Rishikeshbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
5h 55m₹1,453–2,726Train via Ambāla
cheapest- Take the train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jntrain 12006 / ...
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Rishikeshtrain 14815 / ...
7h 15m₹779–3,066Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Saharanpurtrain
- Take the bus from Saharanpur to Rishikeshbus
6h 24m₹1,129–4,166Drive 223.8 km
- Drive from Kasauli to Rishīkeshcar 223.8 km
3h 43m₹2,176–3,143Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kasauli to Rishīkeshtaxi 223.8 km
3h 43m₹4,900–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Naintikker to Dehradunbus
- Take the bus from Dehradun ISBT to Rishikeshbus
8h 9m₹2,052–4,008Train
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 14610
8h 17m₹779–2,966
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kasauli to Rishīkesh is to train via Ambāla which costs ₹750 - ₹3,100 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kasauli to Rishīkesh is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kasauli to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Naintikker and arriving at Rishikesh via Dehradun ISBT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Kasauli to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Kalka and arriving at Rishikesh via Ambala Cant Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Kasauli and Rishīkesh is 248 km. The road distance is 223.8 km.
The best way to get from Kasauli to Rishīkesh without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 55m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Kasauli to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Kasauli to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Naintikker station.
Kasauli to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kalka station.
The best way to get from Kasauli to Rishīkesh is to train via Ambāla which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,000 - ₹4,100 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, India and Rishīkesh, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kasauli to Rishikesh via Kalka and Ambala Cant Jn in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kasauli to Rishikesh via Naintikker, Dehradun, and Dehradun ISBT in around 8h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 Kalka to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
Train from Chandigarh to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- Skyway Bus
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Skyway Bus
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIty Land Travels
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- CIty Land Travels
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Dehradun ISBT to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,400
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Website
- Empire Travels & Holidays
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Empire Travels & Holidays
- Website
- Kohli Tour & Travellers
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Kohli Tour & Travellers
- Website
- Armaan Tour & Travels
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Armaan Tour & Travels
- Website
- Lavish Travels
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Lavish Travels
- Website
- Zimindara Travels
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Zimindara Travels
- Website
- Rajpreet Travels and cargo
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rajpreet Travels and cargo
- Phone
- +91 9928371859
- Website
- Vijay Tours And Travels
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Vijay Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- Gajraj Bus Service
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Schedules at
- Gajraj Bus Service
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–1,600
- Phone
- +91 80580 57088
- [email protected]
- Website
- Maharani Travels
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Maharani Travels
- 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
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Naintikker to Dehradun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,400
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹380–550
- AC Himdhara
- ₹500–700
- Seater
- ₹600–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–6,000
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
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
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
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kasauli to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Dehradun station.
Kasauli to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ambala Cant Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kasauli to Rishīkesh is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Kasauli to Rishīkesh.
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