There are 4 ways to get from Nainital to Rishīkesh by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nainital to Haridwarbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
8h 24mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kathgodam to Haridwar Jntrain 14119 / ...
8h 29m₹1,173–2,933Drive 237 km
- Drive from Nainital to Rishīkeshcar 237 km
4h 11m₹2,297–3,317Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nainital to Rishīkeshtaxi 237 km
4h 11m₹5,000–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nainital to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Nainital to Rishīkesh is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Nainital to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Nainital and arriving at Rishikesh via Haridwar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Nainital to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Kathgodam and arriving at Haridwar Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Nainital and Rishīkesh is 238 km. The road distance is 237 km.
The best way to get from Nainital to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Nainital to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Nainital to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd, depart from Nainital station.
Nainital to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kathgodam station.
The best way to get from Nainital to Rishīkesh is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Nainital, India and Rishīkesh, India?
Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd operates a bus from Nainital to Haridwar 5 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 45m. Eight other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kathgodam to Haridwar Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kathgodam to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 99991 29996
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
Bus from Nainital to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
- Phone
- 7230947777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahalaxmi Travels
Bus from Nainital to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Mahalaxmi Travels
- Website
- Lat Sahab Bus Service
Bus from Nainital to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Lat Sahab Bus Service
- Website
- Amika Travels
Bus from Nainital to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Amika Travels
- Website
- India Tours and Travels
Bus from Nainital to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- India Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9928371859
- Website
- Vijay Tours And Travels
Bus from Nainital to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Vijay Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 72199 79797
- Website
- Kissan Travels Pilani
Bus from Nainital to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Kissan Travels Pilani
Bus from Nainital to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Shree Mahaveer Travels Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 92509 00900
- [email protected]
- Website
- BT Travels
Bus from Nainital to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- BT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Lakshya Taxi
- Phone
- +91 95 40 10 71 30
- Website
- lakshyataxi.com
Mera TaxiWala
- Phone
- +91 98 10 47 41 48
- Website
- merataxiwala.com
Spice Cabs
- Phone
- +91 85 10 01 49 99
- Website
- spicecabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Nainital to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd, arrive at Haridwar station.
Nainital to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Haridwar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nainital to Rishīkesh is 237 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Nainital to Rishīkesh.
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