What is the cheapest way to get from Leh to Rishīkesh?

The cheapest way to get from Leh to Rishīkesh is to bus and taxi which costs ₹2,400 - ₹6,000 and takes 25h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leh to Rishīkesh?

The fastest way to get from Leh to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹20,000.

Is there a direct bus between Leh and Rishīkesh?

No, there is no direct bus from Leh to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Leh and arriving at Rishikesh via FlixBus Jispa, Kullu and Dehradun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 55m.

How far is it from Leh to Rishīkesh?

The distance between Leh and Rishīkesh is 464 km. The road distance is 850.7 km.

How do I travel from Leh to Rishīkesh without a car?

The best way to get from Leh to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 25h 45m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹6,000.

How long does it take to get from Leh to Rishīkesh?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Leh to Rishīkesh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leh to Rishīkesh bus from?

Leh to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by JKSRTC, depart from Leh station.

Bus or fly from Leh to Rishīkesh?

The best way to get from Leh to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 32h 55m.

Where does the Leh to Rishīkesh bus arrive?

Leh to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by JKSRTC, arrive at Keylong station.

Can I drive from Leh to Rishīkesh?

Yes, the driving distance between Leh to Rishīkesh is 851 km. It takes approximately 13h 44m to drive from Leh to Rishīkesh.

Where can I stay near Rishīkesh?

There are 1109+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.

Leh to Rishīkesh - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Leh to Rishīkesh by plane, bus, taxi, car, bus (Flixbus), or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane IXL - DED
3h 58m
₹11,206–19,466
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leh to Keylongbus
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Jispa to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43bus
3. Take the train from Chandigarh to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain
34h 27m
₹1,997–6,251
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Leh to Keylongbus
2. Take the taxi from Keylong to Manalitaxi
3. Take the bus from Manali to Saharanpurbus
4. Take the bus from Saharanpur to Rishikeshbus
25h 45m
₹2,490–5,841
Drive 850.7 km
1. Drive from Leh to Rishīkeshcar 850.7 km
13h 44m
₹8,269–11,944
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leh to Keylongbus
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Jispa to FlixBus Kullubus
3. Take the bus from Kullu to Dehradunbus
4. Take the bus from Dehradun to Rishikeshbus
32h 55m
Bus via Srinagar
1. Take the bus from Leh to Srinagarbus
2. Take the bus from Srinagar to Chandigarhbus
3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Rishikeshbus
37h 10m

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights

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5h 8mAverage Duration

₹9,008Cheapest Price

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Distance: 464.4 km
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Leh, India and Rishīkesh, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, and Air India Limited fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Dehradun Airport (DED) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leh to Rishikesh via Keylong, FlixBus Jispa, FlixBus Kullu, Kullu, and Dehradun in around 32h 55m.

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