There are 6 ways to get from Samālkha to Rishīkesh by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Panipat Jn to Haridwar Jntrain 14717
7h 47m₹313–2,469Bus
- Take the bus from Panipat to Kashmiri Gatebus
- Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Rishikeshbus
7h 53m₹1,047–2,984Drive 182.4 km
- Drive from Samālkha to Rishīkeshcar 182.4 km
3h 8m₹2,060–2,975Taxi
- Take the taxi from Samālkha to Rishīkeshtaxi 182.4 km
3h 8m₹4,000–4,800Train, fly
- Take the train from Samalkha to New Delhitrain
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane DEL - DED
4h 41m₹4,668–8,823Train via Ambāla
- Take the train from Samalkha to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Laksar Jntrain
- Take the train from Laksar Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain
8h 41m₹423–3,372
Samālkha to Rishīkesh by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Samālkha to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Samālkha to Rishīkesh is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Samālkha to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Samalkhan and arriving at Rishikesh via Panipat and Kashmiri Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Samālkha to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Samalkha and arriving at Haridwar Jn via Panipat Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Samālkha and Rishīkesh is 306 km. The road distance is 182.4 km.
The best way to get from Samālkha to Rishīkesh without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Samālkha to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Samālkha to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Panipat station.
Samālkha to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Panipat Jn station.
The best way to get from Samālkha to Rishīkesh is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Samālkha, India and Rishīkesh, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Panipat Jn to Haridwar Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Samalkhan to Rishikesh via Panipat and Kashmiri Gate in around 7h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dehradun Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dehradun Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Panipat Jn to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- 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
Train from Samalkha to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Samalkha to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Ambala Cant Jn to Laksar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Laksar Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Panipat to Kashmiri Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,400
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Kashmiri Gate to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Sleeper
- ₹380–1,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- King Luxuries
Bus from Panipat to Kashmiri Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- King Luxuries
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
Deep Taxi Services
Homecabs
- Phone
- +91 82 22 87 38 73
- Website
- homecabs.com
Taxi Guru
- Phone
- +91 81 81 01 60 00
- Website
- taxiguru.in
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More Questions & Answers
Samālkha to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Kashmiri Gate station.
Samālkha to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Haridwar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Samālkha to Rishīkesh is 182 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Samālkha to Rishīkesh.
There are 1147+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.