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How to get fromShimla to Rishīkeshby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Shimla to Rishīkesh by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun to Rishikeshbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    5h 35m

  2. Bus via Dehradun

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Dehradunbus bus 153
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun ISBT to Rishikeshbus bus
    9h 12m
    ₹1,106–2,958

  3. Drive  257 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Rishīkeshcar car 257 km
    4h 26m
    ₹2,493–3,601

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Rishīkeshtaxi taxi 257 km
    4h 26m
    ₹6,000–8,000

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Shimla to Rishīkesh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 268.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Shimla to Rishikesh via Dehradun in around 5h 35m.

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