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How to get fromKālka to Rishīkeshby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Kālka to Rishīkesh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Saharanpurtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saharanpur to Rishikeshbus bus
    6h 1m
    ₹652–3,513

  2. Train via Ambāla

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jntrain train 12006 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Rishikeshtrain train 14815 / ...
    6h 53m
    ₹302–2,413

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Rishikeshbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    6h 49m
    ₹842–2,661

  4. Drive  202.6 km

    1. Drive from Kālka to Rishīkeshcar car 202.6 km
    3h 22m
    ₹2,269–3,277

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kālka to Rishīkeshtaxi taxi 202.6 km
    3h 22m
    ₹4,500–5,500

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Chandigarh to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain train 14610
    7h 55m
    ₹305–2,390

  7. Bus via Shimla

    1. Take the bus from Kalka to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Dehradunbus bus 153
    3. Take the bus from Dehradun ISBT to Rishikeshbus bus
    11h 30m
    ₹1,564–3,721

Kālka to Rishīkesh by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₹652Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Kālka, Haryana, India and Rishīkesh, India?

Hans Travels operates a bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh 3 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 30m. 15 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalka to Rishikesh via Ambala Cant Jn in around 6h 53m.

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