There are 7 ways to get from Pathānkot to Rishīkesh by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi to Kangra Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Pathānkot to Kangra Airport (DHM)taxi
- Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane DHM - DED
4h 59m₹14,416–46,077Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Rishikeshtrain 14610
11h 55m₹290–2,300Bus
- Take the bus from Pathankot to Chandigarh ISBT 43bus Ac
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehradunbus Ac
- Take the bus from Dehradun ISBT to Rishikeshbus
11h 19m₹766–2,740Drive 425.4 km
- Drive from Pathānkot to Rishīkeshcar 425.4 km
6h 36m₹4,804–6,938Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pathānkot to Rishīkeshtaxi 425.4 km
6h 36m₹9,000–12,000Train to Jammu Airport, fly
- Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Jammu Tawitrain
- Fly from Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane IXJ - DED
6h 26m₹12,043–21,215Train to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Pathankot to Amritsar Jntrain
- Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane ATQ - DED
9h 24m₹5,746–14,866
Pathānkot to Rishīkesh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pathānkot to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Pathānkot to Rishīkesh is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹47,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pathānkot to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Pathankot and arriving at Rishikesh via Chandigarh and Dehradun ISBT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pathankot Cantt and arriving at Rishikesh. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between Pathānkot and Rishīkesh is 376 km. The road distance is 425.4 km.
The best way to get from Pathānkot to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus which takes 11h 19m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Pathānkot to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Pathānkot to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by CTU, depart from Pathankot station.
Pathānkot to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pathankot Cantt station.
The best way to get from Pathānkot to Rishīkesh is to bus which takes 11h 19m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 11h 55m.
What companies run services between Pathānkot, India and Rishīkesh, India?
You can take a bus from Pathankot to Rishikesh via Chandigarh and Dehradun ISBT in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pathankot Cantt to Rishikesh once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 11h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kangra Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–42,000
Flights from Kangra Airport to Dehradun Airport via Chandigarh, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–42,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Dehradun Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Dehradun Airport via Srinagar, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Dehradun Airport via Chandigarh, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Srinagar, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Kangra Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–34,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Dehradun Airport via Leh, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–13,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pathankot Cantt to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Pathankot Cantt to Jammu Tawi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Pathankot to Amritsar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- 0172-2990215
- [email protected]
- Website
- ctuonline.chd.gov.in
Bus from Pathankot to Chandigarh ISBT 43
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–600
- Website
- https://ctuonline.chd.gov.in/
- AC
- ₹65–90
- Ordinary
- ₹80–120
Bus from Chandigarh to Dehradun
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹50–600
- Website
- https://ctuonline.chd.gov.in/
- AC
- ₹50–70
- Ordinary
- ₹60–85
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Dehradun
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–750
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹400–550
- AC Himdhara
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Dehradun ISBT to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,400
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–12,000
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
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More Questions & Answers
Pathānkot to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by CTU, arrive at Chandigarh ISBT 43 station.
Pathānkot to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rishikesh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pathānkot to Rishīkesh is 425 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Pathānkot to Rishīkesh.
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