There are 6 ways to get from Rishīkesh to Samālkha by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane DED - DEL
- Take the train from New Delhi to Samalkhatrain
3h 55m₹4,493–8,517Train
cheapest- Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Ambala Cant Jntrain 14609 / ...
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Samalkhatrain 11058 / ...
6h 57m₹453–2,679Bus
- Take the bus from Rishikesh to Kashmiri Gatebus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Rest Stop - 70 Mile Stone Dhaba & Restaurantbus FlixBus IN0121F / ...
6h 48m₹687–1,929Drive 181.7 km
- Drive from Rishīkesh to Samālkhacar 181.7 km
3h 5m₹2,031–2,933Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rishīkesh to Samālkhataxi 181.7 km
3h 5m₹4,000–4,800Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rishīkesh to Haridwarbus
- Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Panipat Jntrain 14718
8h 54m₹1,478–5,302
Dehradun Airport (DED) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rishīkesh to Samālkha is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Rishīkesh to Samālkha is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rishīkesh to Samālkha. However, there are services departing from Rishikesh and arriving at FlixBus Rest Stop - 70 Mile Stone Dhaba & Restaurant via FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Rishīkesh to Samālkha. However, there are services departing from Yog Nagari Rishikesh and arriving at Samalkha via Ambala Cant Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Rishīkesh and Samālkha is 324 km. The road distance is 181.7 km.
The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Samālkha without a car is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Rishīkesh to Samālkha, including transfers.
Rishīkesh to Samālkha bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Rishikesh station.
Rishīkesh to Samālkha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Yog Nagari Rishikesh station.
The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Samālkha is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Rishīkesh, India and Samālkha, India?
You can take a bus from Rishikesh to Samālkha via Kashmiri Gate, FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT, and FlixBus Rest Stop - 70 Mile Stone Dhaba & Restaurant in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Samālkha via Ambala Cant Jn and Samalkha in around 6h 57m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–6,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–6,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Samalkha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 Samalkha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Haridwar Jn to Panipat Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Rest Stop - 70 Mile Stone Dhaba & Restaurant
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–340
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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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Rishīkesh to Samālkha bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Kashmiri Gate station.
Rishīkesh to Samālkha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ambala Cant Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rishīkesh to Samālkha is 182 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Rishīkesh to Samālkha.
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