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

The cheapest way to get from Rishīkesh to Kochi is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,000 and takes 2 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rishīkesh to Kochi is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹15,000.

Is there a direct bus between Rishīkesh and Kochi?

No, there is no direct bus from Rishīkesh to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Rishikesh and arriving at Ernakulam via Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, Hyderabad, Telangana, Erode and Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

Is there a direct train between Rishīkesh and Kochi?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yog Nagari Rishikesh and arriving at Ernakulam Jn. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Rishīkesh to Kochi?

The distance between Rishīkesh and Kochi is 2282 km. The road distance is 2611.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Rishīkesh to Kochi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rishīkesh to Kochi bus from?

Rishīkesh to Kochi bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Rishikesh station.

Where do I catch the Rishīkesh to Kochi train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rishīkesh to Kochi?

The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Kochi is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹9,000 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also bus, which costs and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Rishīkesh to Kochi bus arrive?

Rishīkesh to Kochi bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Meerut station.

Where does the Rishīkesh to Kochi train arrive?

Rishīkesh to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.

Can I drive from Rishīkesh to Kochi?

Yes, the driving distance between Rishīkesh to Kochi is 2612 km. It takes approximately 36h 33m to drive from Rishīkesh to Kochi.

Where can I stay near Kochi?

There are 1244+ hotels available in Kochi.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rishīkesh to Kochi by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Cochin International Airport
best
1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane DED - COK
7h 39m
₹9,703–14,827
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Ernakulam Jntrain 22660
2d 1h
₹1,100–9,000
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 Erode, Tamil Nadubus
5. Take the bus from Erode to Aluvabus
2d 12h
Drive 2,611.6 km
1. Drive from Rishīkesh to Kochicar 2,611.6 km
36h 33m
₹29,440–42,525
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane DED - CJB
2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus
8h 31m
₹12,583–20,277
Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane DED - CCJ
2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jntrain
3. Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain
10h 20m
₹12,408–26,607

Rishīkesh to Kochi by train

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Distance: 2,282.2 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

Air India Limited, Air India Express, and IndiGo Airlines fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Cochin International Airport (COK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Ernakulam Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹1,100–9,000 and the journey takes 2d 1h.

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