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How to get fromRishīkesh to Amritsarby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Rishīkesh to Amritsar by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rishikesh to Amritsarbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    9h 15m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Ambala Cant Jntrain train 14609 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Amritsar Jntrain train 18237 / ...
    9h 45m
    ₹363–2,919

  3. Drive  420.7 km

    1. Drive from Rishīkesh to Amritsarcar car 420.7 km
    6h 27m
    ₹4,077–5,889

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rishīkesh to Amritsartaxi taxi 420.7 km
    6h 27m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)plane plane DED - ATQ
    6h 23m
    ₹5,398–11,707

  6. Bus via Chandīgarh

    1. Take the bus from Rishikesh to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Amritsarbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    10h 11m

  7. Train via Rishikesh

    1. Take the train from Rishikesh to Ambala Cant Jntrain train 14887 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Amritsar Jntrain train 18237 / ...
    10h 48m
    ₹363–2,919

Dehradun Airport (DED) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,774Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 15m

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

Shri Krishna Travels operates a bus from Rishikesh to Amritsar twice daily, and the journey takes 9h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Amritsar Jn via Ambala Cant Jn in around 9h 45m.

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