There are 6 ways to get from Rishīkesh to Kaithal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Ambala Cant Jntrain 14609 / ...
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kaithaltrain 19412
6h 51m₹313–2,419Bus
- Take the bus from Rishikesh to Roorkiebus
- Take the bus from Rurki to Ambalabus
- Take the bus from Ambala Kent to Kaithalbus
9h 41m₹1,132–2,795Drive 213.1 km
- Drive from Rishīkesh to Kaithalcar 213.1 km
3h 33m₹2,403–3,471Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rishīkesh to Kaithaltaxi 213.1 km
3h 33m₹4,700–6,000Train via Rishikesh
- Take the train from Rishikesh to Ambala Cant Jntrain 14887 / ...
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kaithaltrain 19412
7h 54m₹313–2,419Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rishīkesh to Haridwarbus
- Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Kurukshetra Jntrain
- Take the train from Kurukshetra Jn to Kaithaltrain
8h 28m₹1,338–5,042
Rishīkesh to Kaithal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rishīkesh to Kaithal is to train via Rishikesh which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Rishīkesh to Kaithal is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rishīkesh to Kaithal. However, there are services departing from Rishikesh and arriving at Kaithal via Rurki and Ambala Kent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Rishīkesh to Kaithal. However, there are services departing from Yog Nagari Rishikesh and arriving at Kaithal via Ambala Cant Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Rishīkesh and Kaithal is 272 km. The road distance is 213.1 km.
The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Kaithal without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Rishīkesh to Kaithal, including transfers.
Rishīkesh to Kaithal bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Rishikesh station.
Rishīkesh to Kaithal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Yog Nagari Rishikesh station.
The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Kaithal is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Rishīkesh, India and Kaithal, India?
You can take a train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Kaithal via Ambala Cant Jn in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rishikesh to Kaithal via Roorkie, Rurki, Ambala, and Ambala Kent in around 9h 41m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kaithal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Rishikesh to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kaithal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Haridwar Jn to Kurukshetra Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kurukshetra Jn to Kaithal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Rishikesh to Roorkie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,400
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Rurki to Ambala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,150
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹370–490
- AC Himdhara
- ₹480–700
- Ordinary
- ₹480–600
- AC
- ₹1,000–1,150
- Phone
- +917412069719
- [email protected]
- Website
- rsrtconline.rajasthan.gov.in
Bus from Ambala Kent to Kaithal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–200
- Website
- https://rsrtconline.rajasthan.gov.in/
- Deluxe
- ₹120–160
- Express
- ₹75–100
- AC Sleeper
- ₹150–200
- Phone
- 01382 - 224 208
- [email protected]
- Website
- gmou.org
Bus from Rishīkesh to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://gmou.org/
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Rishīkesh to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,700
- Schedules at
- 12go.asia
- AC Seater
- ₹1,000–2,700
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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 Kaithal bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Roorkie station.
Rishīkesh to Kaithal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ambala Cant Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rishīkesh to Kaithal is 213 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Rishīkesh to Kaithal.
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