There are 5 ways to get from Kurukshetra to Rishīkesh by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kurukshetra Jn to Haridwar Jntrain 14717
5h 34m₹480–1,923Train via Ambāla
cheapest- Take the train from Kurukshetra Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain 12005 / ...
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Rishikeshtrain 14815 / ...
6h 23m₹292–2,338Drive 165.3 km
- Drive from Kurukshetra to Rishīkeshcar 165.3 km
2h 52m₹1,607–2,321Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurukshetra to Rishīkeshtaxi 165.3 km
2h 52m₹3,600–4,400Train, fly
- Take the train from Kurukshetra Jn to New Delhitrain
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane DEL - DED
4h 45m₹4,300–9,056
Kurukshetra to Rishīkesh by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kurukshetra to Rishīkesh is to train via Ambāla which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kurukshetra to Rishīkesh is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct train from Kurukshetra to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Kurukshetra Jn and arriving at Haridwar Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Kurukshetra and Rishīkesh is 221 km. The road distance is 165.3 km.
The best way to get from Kurukshetra to Rishīkesh without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹480 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Kurukshetra to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Kurukshetra to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kurukshetra Jn station.
Kurukshetra to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Haridwar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurukshetra to Rishīkesh is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Kurukshetra to Rishīkesh.
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What companies run services between Kurukshetra, India and Rishīkesh, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kurukshetra Jn to Haridwar Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dehradun Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dehradun Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–6,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kurukshetra Jn to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kurukshetra Jn to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kurukshetra Jn to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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