There are 6 ways to get from Rishīkesh to Bhimtal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Nainital, Uttarakhandbus Haridwar, Uttarakhand - Nainital, Uttarakhand
8h 4mTrain, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Rampurtrain 13010 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rampur to FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Standbus FlixBus IN0320C / ...
9h 51m₹427–1,922Train
- Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Kathgodamtrain 14120 / ...
8h 38m₹795–3,084Drive 258.2 km
- Drive from Rishīkesh to Bhimtalcar 258.2 km
4h 17m₹2,911–4,204Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rishīkesh to Bhimtaltaxi 258.2 km
4h 17m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Dehradun
- Take the bus from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus Rishikesh, Uttarakhand - Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Nainital, Uttarakhandbus Dehradun, Uttarakhand - Nainital, Uttarakhand
9h 54m
Rishīkesh to Bhimtal by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rishīkesh to Bhimtal is to train and bus which costs ₹420 - ₹2,000 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Rishīkesh to Bhimtal is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Rishīkesh to Bhimtal. However, there are services departing from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand and arriving at Nainital, Uttarakhand via Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Rishīkesh to Bhimtal. However, there are services departing from Yog Nagari Rishikesh and arriving at Kathgodam via Haridwar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Rishīkesh and Bhimtal is 256 km. The road distance is 258.2 km.
The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Bhimtal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Rishīkesh to Bhimtal, including transfers.
Rishīkesh to Bhimtal bus services, operated by Kissan Travels Pilani, depart from Haridwar, Uttarakhand station.
Rishīkesh to Bhimtal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Haridwar Jn station.
The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Bhimtal is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Rishīkesh, India and Bhimtal, India?
Kissan Travels Pilani operates a bus from Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Nainital, Uttarakhand hourly, and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Haridwar Jn to Kathgodam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Haridwar Jn to Kathgodam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Rampur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Rampur to FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹240–500
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹320–600
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Car Yatra
- Phone
- +91 96 90 16 90 69
- Website
- facebook.com
Haridwar Car service
- Phone
- +91 99 17 03 34 48
- Website
- haridwarcarservice.com
Nature Holidays Travel
- Phone
- +91 97 60 58 55 60
- Website
- natureholidaystravel.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rishīkesh to Bhimtal bus services, operated by Kissan Travels Pilani, arrive at Nainital, Uttarakhand station.
Rishīkesh to Bhimtal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kathgodam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rishīkesh to Bhimtal is 258 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Rishīkesh to Bhimtal.
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