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 Chandigarh to Rishikeshbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
5h 44m₹410–2,050Train 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₹2,079–3,004Taxi
- Take the taxi from Panchkula to Rishīkeshtaxi 186.1 km
3h 6m₹4,100–4,900
Panchkula to Rishīkesh by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Panchkula to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Housing Board and arriving at Rishikesh via Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
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 Hans Travels, depart from Chandigarh 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 44m and costs ₹410 - ₹2,100. 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?
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 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
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Holiday Appeal Private Limited
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–950
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Rushikesh Travels
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Rushikesh Travels
- Phone
- +91 98990 56542
- [email protected]
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
- Phone
- +91 93181 81834
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Website
- Raj Laxmi Travels
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Raj Laxmi Travels
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Vishwa Travels
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Vishwa Travels
- Website
- Siddhi Vinayak Travels
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Siddhi Vinayak Travels
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Chandigarh to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Al 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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Booking & Getting There
Panchkula to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Rishikesh 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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