There are 6 ways to get from Panchkula to Rishīkesh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chandigarh to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Saharanpurtrain
- Take the bus from Saharanpur to Rishikeshbus
5h 23m₹643–3,445Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chandigarh to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 14610
6h 25m₹190–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Panchkula, Haryana to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus Panchkula, Haryana - Haridwar, Uttarakhand
5h 45mTrain via Ambāla
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Ambala Cant Jntrain 12006 / ...
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Rishikeshtrain 14815 / ...
6h 15m₹293–2,345Drive 186.1 km
- Drive from Panchkula to Rishīkeshcar 186.1 km
3h 6m₹2,089–3,017Taxi
- Take the taxi from Panchkula to Rishīkeshtaxi 186.1 km
3h 6m₹4,100–4,900
Panchkula to Rishīkesh by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Panchkula to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Panchkula to Rishīkesh is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Panchkula to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Panchkula, Haryana and arriving at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chandigarh and arriving at Yog Nagari Rishikesh. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Panchkula and Rishīkesh is 214 km. The road distance is 186.1 km.
The best way to get from Panchkula to Rishīkesh without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Panchkula to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Panchkula to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by CIty Land Travels, depart from Panchkula, Haryana station.
Panchkula to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chandigarh station.
The best way to get from Panchkula to Rishīkesh is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Ambāla, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Panchkula, India and Rishīkesh, India?
CIty Land Travels operates a bus from Panchkula, Haryana to Haridwar, Uttarakhand every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chandigarh to Rishikesh via Ambala Cant Jn in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chandigarh to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Saharanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chandigarh to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- 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
Train from Chandigarh to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Saharanpur to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–5,250
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIty Land Travels
Bus from Panchkula, Haryana to Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- CIty Land Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
Mr. Singh Cab
- Phone
- +91 980 338 4033
- Website
- mrsinghcab.com
Rana cabs
- Phone
- +91 9041 412 141
- Website
- ranatravelschandigarh.com
RS Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 769 611 2244
- Website
- chandigarhtaxiservice.net
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More Questions & Answers
Panchkula to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by CIty Land Travels, arrive at Haridwar, Uttarakhand station.
Panchkula to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ambala Cant Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Panchkula to Rishīkesh is 186 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Panchkula to Rishīkesh.
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