There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Rishīkesh by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry
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 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane CCU - DED
4h 23m₹8,721–16,615Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 13009
36h₹656–5,508Train
- Take the train from Sealdah to Anand Vihar Terminaltrain 12329
- Take the train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Haridwar Jntrain 22457
24h 57m₹1,127–6,921Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Ghaziabadbus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
- Take the bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikeshbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
29h 13m₹1,933–4,671Drive 1,493.4 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Rishīkeshcar 1,493.4 km
19h 50m₹14,516–20,967
Kolkata to Rishīkesh by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Rishīkesh is to ferry and train which costs ₹650 - ₹5,500 and takes 36h.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Kolkata and arriving at Rishikesh via Ghaziabad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Sealdah and arriving at Haridwar Jn via Anand Vihar Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 57m.
The distance between Kolkata and Rishīkesh is 1351 km. The road distance is 1493.4 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Rishīkesh without a car is to train which takes 24h 57m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Kolkata to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Kolkata to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, depart from Kolkata station.
Kolkata to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹7,000 and takes 24h 57m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,900 - ₹4,700 and takes 29h 13m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Rishīkesh, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Air India Limited fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Dehradun Airport (DED) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sealdah to Rishikesh via Anand Vihar Terminal, Haridwar Jn, and Haridwar in around 24h 57m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Dehradun Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sealdah to Anand Vihar Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–750
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,800–4,800
Train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Howrah Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–5,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹650–800
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,700–2,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,000–5,500
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Kolkata to Ghaziabad
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–3,700
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Website
- Dream Cruiser
Bus from Kolkata to Ghaziabad
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Dream Cruiser
- Phone
- +91 7020566333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cherry Collars
Bus from Kolkata to Ghaziabad
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Cherry Collars
- Website
- Cherry Collars
- Website
- Vinay Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Ghaziabad
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vinay Travels
- Website
- India Tours and Travels
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- India Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIty Land Travels
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- CIty Land Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- +91 87501 00091
- [email protected]
- Website
- E Bus
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- E Bus
- [email protected]
- Website
- Leafybus
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Leafybus
- Phone
- 7230947777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahalaxmi Travels
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Mahalaxmi Travels
- Website
- Choudhary Holidays
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Choudhary Holidays
- Phone
- +91 07442423097
- [email protected]
- Website
- Samreen Travels
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Samreen Travels
- Phone
- +91 9355777632
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt Ltd
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt Ltd
- Phone
- +91 91300 74530
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sharma Travels
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Sharma Travels
- Website
- Parashar Travels
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Parashar Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Mohindra Smart Bus
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Mohindra Smart Bus
- Website
- Ashok Bus Service
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ashok Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 98990 56542
- [email protected]
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gola Bus Service
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Gola Bus Service
- Website
- Raj Laxmi Travels
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Raj Laxmi Travels
- Phone
- +91 99991 29996
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
- Website
- Shishpal Bus Service
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shishpal Bus Service
- Website
- Neelkanth Travels
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Neelkanth Travels
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Vaishnoyatra services pvt ltd
- Website
- Empire Travels & Holidays
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Empire Travels & Holidays
- Website
- Malwa Smart Bus
Bus from Ghaziabad to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Malwa Smart Bus
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
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Booking & Getting There
Kolkata to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, arrive at Ghaziabad station.
Kolkata to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Anand Vihar Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Rishīkesh is 1493 km. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from Kolkata to Rishīkesh.
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