There are 3 ways to get from Kotdwar to Rishīkesh by train, car, or taxi
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Line 14090 train, train
best- Take the train from Kotdwara to Najibabad Jntrain 14090 / ...
- Take the train from Najibabad Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 13009 / ...
5h 3m₹255–1,989Drive 66.9 km
- Drive from Kotdwar to Rishīkeshcar 66.9 km
1h 40m₹751–1,084Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kotdwar to Rishīkeshtaxi 66.9 km
1h 40m₹1,500–1,800
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 Najibabad Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
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 line 14090 train and train which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 5h 3m 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 Najibabad 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 1138+ 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 Najibabad Jn in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kotdwara to Najibabad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Najibabad Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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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