What is the cheapest way to get from Rishīkesh to Chennai?

The cheapest way to get from Rishīkesh to Chennai is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹9,000 and takes 44h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rishīkesh to Chennai?

The fastest way to get from Rishīkesh to Chennai is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹16,000.

Is there a direct bus between Rishīkesh and Chennai?

No, there is no direct bus from Rishīkesh to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Rishikesh and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh and Hyderabad, Telangana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

Is there a direct train between Rishīkesh and Chennai?

No, there is no direct train from Rishīkesh to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Yog Nagari Rishikesh and arriving at Perambur via Saharanpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 28m.

How far is it from Rishīkesh to Chennai?

The distance between Rishīkesh and Chennai is 1960 km. The road distance is 2212 km.

How do I travel from Rishīkesh to Chennai without a car?

The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 44h 28m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹9,000.

How long does it take to get from Rishīkesh to Chennai?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Rishīkesh to Chennai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rishīkesh to Chennai bus from?

Rishīkesh to Chennai bus services, operated by Shree Saroj Travels, depart from Haridwar, Uttarakhand station.

Where do I catch the Rishīkesh to Chennai train from?

Rishīkesh to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Yog Nagari Rishikesh station.

Train, bus or fly from Rishīkesh to Chennai?

The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Chennai is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹9,000 and takes 44h 28m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the Rishīkesh to Chennai bus arrive?

Rishīkesh to Chennai bus services, operated by Shree Saroj Travels, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.

Where does the Rishīkesh to Chennai train arrive?

Rishīkesh to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Saharanpur station.

Can I drive from Rishīkesh to Chennai?

Yes, the driving distance between Rishīkesh to Chennai is 2212 km. It takes approximately 33h 35m to drive from Rishīkesh to Chennai.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rishīkesh to Chennai?

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Rishīkesh to Chennai - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly to Chennai International Airport
best
1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane DED - MAA
5h 53m
₹9,208–15,607
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Saharanpurtrain 14609 / ...
2. Take the train from Saharanpur to Peramburtrain 12688
44h 28m
₹1,093–8,595
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rishikesh to Meerutbus
2. Take the bus from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh to Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradeshbus
3. Take the bus from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to Hyderabad, Telanganabus
4. Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
2d 5h
Drive 2,212 km
1. Drive from Rishīkesh to Chennaicar 2,212 km
33h 35m
₹24,953–36,042
Fly to Tirupati Airport, train
1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane DED - TIR
2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
8h 18m
₹11,908–25,107
Bus via Varanasi
1. Take the bus from Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Haridwar, Uttarakhand - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
2. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2d 12h

Rishīkesh to Chennai by train

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44h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,960.5 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Air India Express fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Perambur via Saharanpur in around 44h 28m.

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