There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Rishikesh Valley, Rishīkesh by plane, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane KTM - DED
7h 2m₹11,668–26,147Bus, train via Faizabad
cheapest- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Faizabadbus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
- Take the train from Ayodhya Cantt to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 13009
27h 14m₹827–4,383Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Laksar Jntrain
- Take the train from Laksar Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain
23h 26m₹2,563–7,308Bus, train
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Haridwar Jntrain 15005 / ...
33h 52m₹2,433–9,700Drive 996.1 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Rishikesh Valley, Rishīkeshcar 996.1 km
15h 30m₹11,079–16,003Bus
- Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tilabus
- Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Rishikeshbus
35h 59m₹3,792–6,170
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Rishikesh Valley, Rishīkesh is to bus and train via Faizabad which costs ₹800 - ₹4,400 and takes 27h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Rishikesh Valley, Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹27,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Rishikesh Valley, Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Kathmandu Swoyambhu and arriving at Rishikesh via Majnu Ka Tila Outer Ring Road and Kashmiri Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 59m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Rishikesh Valley, Rishīkesh is 785 km. The road distance is 996.1 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Rishikesh Valley, Rishīkesh without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 52m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹10,000.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Kathmandu to Rishikesh Valley, Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Kathmandu to Rishikesh Valley, Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, depart from Kathmandu Swoyambhu station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Rishikesh Valley, Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹27,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹3,700 - ₹6,500 and takes 35h 59m.
Kathmandu to Rishikesh Valley, Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, arrive at Delhi Majnu ka Tila station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Rishikesh Valley, Rishīkesh is 996 km. It takes approximately 15h 30m to drive from Kathmandu to Rishikesh Valley, Rishīkesh.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Rishikesh Valley, Rishīkesh, India?
Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, and Nepal Airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Dehradun Airport (DED) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Rishikesh Valley, Rishīkesh via Majnu Ka Tila Outer Ring Road, ISBT Kashmere Gate, Kashmiri Gate, and Rishikesh in around 35h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–55,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Laksar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹450–3,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹450–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,700–3,500
Train from Laksar Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Gorakhpur to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Ayodhya Cantt to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–3,500
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,600
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- DTC
Bus from Kathmandu to Faizabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–1,300
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹55–80
- AC Buses
- ₹100–150
- Airport Express Services
- ₹900–1,300
- Phone
- 9599757693
- [email protected]
Bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tila
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–4,100
- Schedules at
- Asian Shina Tours and Travels
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹2,900–3,100
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Kashmiri Gate to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Sleeper
- ₹380–1,000
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