What is the cheapest way to get from Kochi to Rishīkesh?

The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹1,400 - ₹9,500 and takes 2 days 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kochi to Rishīkesh?

The fastest way to get from Kochi to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹20,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kochi and Rishīkesh?

No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Thoppumpady and arriving at Rishikesh via KR Market, Anand Rao Circle, Paldi, Ahmedabad and Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

Is there a direct train between Kochi and Rishīkesh?

No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Yog Nagari Rishikesh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Kochi to Rishīkesh?

The distance between Kochi and Rishīkesh is 2290 km. The road distance is 2598.8 km.

How do I travel from Kochi to Rishīkesh without a car?

The best way to get from Kochi to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kochi to Rishīkesh?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Kochi to Rishīkesh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Rishīkesh bus from?

Kochi to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Thoppumpady station.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Rishīkesh train from?

Kochi to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.

Train, bus or fly from Kochi to Rishīkesh?

The best way to get from Kochi to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 3h, you could also train, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹9,500 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Kochi to Rishīkesh bus arrive?

Kochi to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Bengaluru station.

Where does the Kochi to Rishīkesh train arrive?

Kochi to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Yog Nagari Rishikesh station.

Can I drive from Kochi to Rishīkesh?

Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Rishīkesh is 2599 km. It takes approximately 36h 35m to drive from Kochi to Rishīkesh.

Where can I stay near Rishīkesh?

There are 1105+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.

Kochi to Rishīkesh - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Rishīkesh by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane COK - DED
6h 4m
₹11,667–20,010
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 22659
2d 4h
₹1,415–9,372
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Bengalurubus
2. Take the bus from Anand Rao Circle to Paldibus
3. Take the bus from Ahmedabad to Delhibus
4. Take the bus from Delhi to Rishikeshbus
2d 3h
Drive 2,598.8 km
1. Drive from Kochi to Rishīkeshcar 2,598.8 km
36h 35m
₹29,087–42,014

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights

66Weekly Planes

6h 48mAverage Duration

₹9,190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,290.5 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Air India Limited fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Dehradun Airport (DED) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoppumpady to Rishikesh via Bengaluru, KR Market, Ananda Rao Circle, Anand Rao Circle, Paldi, Sanyas Ashram, Ahmedabad, and Delhi in around 2d 3h.

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