There are 5 ways to get from Manali to Rishīkesh by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane MAA - DED
7h 16m₹9,153–14,834Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Saharanpurtrain 20493
- Take the train from Saharanpur to Rishikeshtrain 14815 / ...
44h 13m₹1,405–8,973Bus via Hyderabad
- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to Meerut, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Meerut to Rishikeshbus
2d 5hDrive 2,202.9 km
- Drive from Manali to Rishīkeshcar 2,202.9 km
34h 16m₹24,909–35,980Bus
- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Chintadripetbus 28A
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to Meerut, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Meerut to Rishikeshbus
2d 16h
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manali to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹1,400 - ₹9,000 and takes 44h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Manali to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manali to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from M.F.L. and arriving at Rishikesh via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Hyderabad, Telangana, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh and Meerut. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Manali to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Rishikesh via Saharanpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 13m.
The distance between Manali and Rishīkesh is 1979 km. The road distance is 2202.9 km.
The best way to get from Manali to Rishīkesh without a car is to train which takes 44h 13m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹9,000.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Manali to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Manali to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by MTC, depart from M.F.L. station.
Manali to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Manali to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹9,000 and takes 44h 13m, you could also bus via Hyderabad, which costs and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, India and Rishīkesh, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Air India Express fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Dehradun Airport (DED) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manali to Rishikesh via Perambur and Saharanpur in around 44h 13m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Ahmedabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Saharanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹950–7,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹950–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,500–4,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,500
Train from Saharanpur to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from M.F.L. to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–21
- Express Service
- ₹21–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
Bus from M.F.L. to Chintadripet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–22
- Express Service
- ₹23–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹50–110
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Booking & Getting There
Manali to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Central Station.
Manali to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Saharanpur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manali to Rishīkesh is 2203 km. It takes approximately 34h 16m to drive from Manali to Rishīkesh.
There are 1157+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.