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How to get fromKullu to Rishīkeshby bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kullu to Rishīkesh by bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kullu to Dehradunbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun to Rishikeshbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    10h 29m

  2. Bus via Chandīgarh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kullu to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Semi Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Rishikeshbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    11h 13m
    ₹1,231–3,043

  3. Drive  401.8 km

    1. Drive from Kullu to Rishīkeshcar car 401.8 km
    6h 34m
    ₹3,894–5,625

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kullu to Rishīkeshtaxi taxi 401.8 km
    6h 34m
    ₹8,500–11,000

  5. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kullu to Kangra Airport (DHM)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane DHM - DED
    7h 10m
    ₹16,750–32,836

Kangra Airport (DHM) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,073Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 29m

What companies run services between Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India and Rishīkesh, India?

You can take a bus from Kullu to Rishikesh via Dehradun in around 10h 29m.

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