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How to get fromPuducherry to Rishīkeshby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Rishīkesh by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane MAA - DED
    9h 11m
    ₹9,773–20,067

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to New Delhitrain train 22403
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Haridwar Jntrain train 12055 / ...
    44h 30m
    ₹1,489–10,388

  3. Bus via Hyderabad

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Hyderabadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Delhibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Delhi to Rishikeshbus bus
    2d 5h
    ₹2,790–12,052

  4. Drive  2,431.7 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Rishīkeshcar car 2,431.7 km
    33h 56m
    ₹27,226–39,326

  5. Fly from Pondicherry

    1. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane PNY - DED
    6h 28m
    ₹11,852–28,048

  6. Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane TRZ - DED
    10h 29m
    ₹12,391–30,627

  7. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane BLR - DED
    13h 10m
    ₹8,430–14,994

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry to Kempagowda Majestic Bus standbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Gurugrambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gurugram Gurgaon to Rishikeshbus bus
    2d 13h

Puducherry to Rishīkesh by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration44h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,489Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,121.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Rishīkesh, India?

You can take a train from Pondicherry to Rishikesh via New Delhi, Haridwar Jn, and Haridwar in around 44h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Rishikesh via Hyderabad and Delhi in around 2d 5h.

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