What is the cheapest way to get from Shillong to Rishīkesh?

The cheapest way to get from Shillong to Rishīkesh is to taxi and train which costs ₹2,500 - ₹9,000 and takes 41h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shillong to Rishīkesh?

The fastest way to get from Shillong to Rishīkesh is to bus and fly which takes 9h 18m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹20,000.

Is there a direct bus between Shillong and Rishīkesh?

No, there is no direct bus from Shillong to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Shillong, Meghalaya and arriving at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Siliguri, West Bengal, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 24m.

How far is it from Shillong to Rishīkesh?

The distance between Shillong and Rishīkesh is 1517 km. The road distance is 1802 km.

How do I travel from Shillong to Rishīkesh without a car?

The best way to get from Shillong to Rishīkesh without a car is to taxi and train which takes 41h 6m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹9,000.

How long does it take to get from Shillong to Rishīkesh?

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Shillong to Rishīkesh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shillong to Rishīkesh bus from?

Shillong to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Assam State Transport Corporation, depart from Shillong, Meghalaya station.

Where does the Shillong to Rishīkesh bus arrive?

Shillong to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Assam State Transport Corporation, arrive at Siliguri, West Bengal station.

Can I drive from Shillong to Rishīkesh?

Yes, the driving distance between Shillong to Rishīkesh is 1802 km. It takes approximately 27h 27m to drive from Shillong to Rishīkesh.

How do I get a bus ticket from Shillong to Rishīkesh?

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Where can I stay near Rishīkesh?

There are 1180+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.

Shillong to Rishīkesh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shillong to Rishīkesh by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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Bus to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Shillong to Gauhati Airportbus
2. Fly from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane GAU - DED
9h 18m
₹8,800–19,950
Taxi, train
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Shillong to Guwahatitaxi
2. Take the train from Guwahati to Laksar Jntrain
3. Take the train from Laksar Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain
41h 6m
₹2,572–9,012
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shillong, Meghalaya to Siliguri, West Bengalbus
2. Take the bus from Siliguri, West Bengal to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus
3. Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus
41h 24m
Drive 1,802 km
1. Drive from Shillong to Rishīkeshcar 1,802 km
27h 27m
₹20,294–29,314
Taxi to Silchar Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Shillong to Silchar Airport (IXS)taxi
2. Fly from Silchar Airport (IXS) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane IXS - DED
27h 35m
₹12,460–25,312

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights

27Weekly Planes

8h 9mAverage Duration

₹8,227Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,516.8 km
Duration: 9h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Shillong, Meghalaya to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Siliguri, West Bengal, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and Haridwar, Uttarakhand in around 41h 24m.

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