There are 7 ways to get from Rishīkesh to Kullu by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Kulu (KUU)plane DED - KUU
1h 18m₹4,078–26,047Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Chandigarhtrain 14609
- Take the bus from Sector 43 0pposite ISBT Chandigarh to Shani Deva Templebus
10h 13m₹598–3,892Train, bus via Anandpur Sahib
- Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Chandigarhtrain
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Kiratpur Sahibtrain
- Take the bus from Kīrtpur to Kullubus
11h 15m₹720–3,292Drive 403.2 km
- Drive from Rishīkesh to Kullucar 403.2 km
6h 33m₹4,559–6,585Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rishīkesh to Kullutaxi 403.2 km
6h 33m₹8,500–11,000Bus via Dehradun
- Take the bus from Rishikesh to Dehradun ISBTbus
- Take the bus from Dehradun to Chandigarhbus Ac
- Take the bus from Sector 43 0pposite ISBT Chandigarh to Shani Deva Templebus
10h 53m₹1,123–4,040Bus
- Take the bus from Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Panchkula, Haryanabus Haridwar, Uttarakhand - Panchkula, Haryana
- Take the bus from Panchkula to Kullubus Panchkula - Kullu
12h 21m
Dehradun Airport (DED) to Kulu (KUU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rishīkesh to Kullu is to train and bus which costs ₹600 - ₹3,900 and takes 10h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Rishīkesh to Kullu is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹26,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rishīkesh to Kullu. However, there are services departing from Rishikesh and arriving at Shani Deva Temple via Dehradun and Sector 43 0pposite ISBT Chandigarh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
The distance between Rishīkesh and Kullu is 239 km. The road distance is 403.2 km.
The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Kullu without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 13m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Rishīkesh to Kullu, including transfers.
Rishīkesh to Kullu bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Rishikesh station.
The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Kullu is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹26,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Dehradun, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,100 and takes 10h 53m.
Rishīkesh to Kullu bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Dehradun ISBT station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rishīkesh to Kullu is 403 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Rishīkesh to Kullu.
What companies run services between Rishīkesh, India and Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India?
Helitrans flies from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Kulu (KUU) once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rishikesh to Shani Deva Temple via Dehradun, Chandigarh, and Sector 43 0pposite ISBT Chandigarh in around 10h 53m.
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Kulu
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Chandigarh to Kiratpur Sahib
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- zingbus.com
Bus from Sector 43 0pposite ISBT Chandigarh to Shani Deva Temple
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,900
- Website
- zingbus.com
- A\C Volvo
- ₹750–1,900
Bus from Sector 43 0pposite ISBT Chandigarh to Shani Deva Temple
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,900
- Website
- zingbus.com
- A\C Volvo
- ₹750–1,900
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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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