There are 4 ways to get from Kotdwar to Rishīkesh by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Laksar
best- Take the train from Kotdwara to Laksar Jntrain 14090
- Take the train from Laksar Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 13009 / ...
4h 36m₹251–2,004Drive 66.9 km
- Drive from Kotdwar to Rishīkeshcar 66.9 km
1h 40m₹754–1,090Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kotdwar to Rishīkeshtaxi 66.9 km
1h 40m₹1,500–1,800Train
- Take the train from Najibabad Jn to Rishikeshtrain 04359
7h 52m₹255–1,989
Kotdwar to Rishīkesh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kotdwar to Rishīkesh is to drive which costs ₹750 - ₹1,100 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kotdwar to Rishīkesh is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,100.
No, there is no direct train from Kotdwar to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Kotdwara and arriving at Yog Nagari Rishikesh via Laksar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Kotdwar and Rishīkesh is 116 km. The road distance is 66.9 km.
The best way to get from Kotdwar to Rishīkesh without a car is to train via Laksar which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Kotdwar to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Kotdwar to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kotdwara station.
Kotdwar to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Laksar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotdwar to Rishīkesh is 67 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Kotdwar to Rishīkesh.
There are 1174+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.
What companies run services between Kotdwar, India and Rishīkesh, India?
You can take a train from Kotdwara to Yog Nagari Rishikesh via Laksar Jn in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kotdwara to Laksar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Laksar Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Najibabad Jn to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–1,800
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