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How to get fromRishīkesh to Chennaiby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane DED - MAA
    5h 35m
    ₹9,627–18,747

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Saharanpurtrain train 14609 / ...
    2. Take the train from Saharanpur to Peramburtrain train 20494
    44h 25m
    ₹1,093–8,595

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rishikesh to Noidabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Noida to Hyderabadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Chennaibus bus
    2d 4h
    ₹5,315–7,608

  4. Drive  2,212.4 km

    1. Drive from Rishīkesh to Chennaicar car 2,212.4 km
    33h 35m
    ₹21,504–31,062

  5. Fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane DED - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train
    9h 18m
    ₹12,908–30,107

  6. Bus via Varanasi

    1. Take the bus from Haridwar to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Leyland/Tata A/C Seater Pushback / ...
    2. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2d 7h

Rishīkesh to Chennai by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration44h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,093Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,955.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Air India Limited 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 25m.

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