There are 5 ways to get from Rishīkesh to Karnāl 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 Karnaltrain 15708 / ...
5h 23m₹303–2,419Bus
- Take the bus from Rishikesh to Kashmiri Gatebus
- Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Karnalbus
7h 7m₹1,087–2,949Drive 161.5 km
- Drive from Rishīkesh to Karnālcar 161.5 km
2h 52m₹1,808–2,611Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rishīkesh to Karnāltaxi 161.5 km
2h 52m₹3,600–4,300Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rishīkesh to Haridwarbus
- Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Karnaltrain 14718
7h 1m₹1,228–4,142
Rishīkesh to Karnāl by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rishīkesh to Karnāl is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Rishīkesh to Karnāl is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rishīkesh to Karnāl. However, there are services departing from Rishikesh and arriving at Karnal via Kashmiri Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Rishīkesh to Karnāl. However, there are services departing from Yog Nagari Rishikesh and arriving at Karnal via Ambala Cant Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Rishīkesh and Karnāl is 256 km. The road distance is 161.5 km.
The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Karnāl without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Rishīkesh to Karnāl, including transfers.
Rishīkesh to Karnāl bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Rishikesh station.
Rishīkesh to Karnāl train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Yog Nagari Rishikesh station.
The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Karnāl is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Rishīkesh, India and Karnāl, India?
You can take a train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Karnal via Ambala Cant Jn in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rishikesh to Karnal via Kashmiri Gate in around 7h 7m.
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Karnal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Haridwar Jn to Karnal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Rishikesh to Kashmiri Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Sleeper
- ₹380–1,000
Bus from Kashmiri Gate to Karnal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Phone
- 01382 - 224 208
- [email protected]
- Website
- GMOU
Bus from Rishīkesh to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- GMOU
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIty Land Travels
Bus from Rishīkesh to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,700
- Schedules at
- CIty Land Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,000–2,700
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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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Booking & Getting There
Rishīkesh to Karnāl bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Kashmiri Gate station.
Rishīkesh to Karnāl train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ambala Cant Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rishīkesh to Karnāl is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Rishīkesh to Karnāl.
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