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

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There are 5 ways to get from Shimla to Rishīkesh by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    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 49m
    ₹1,044–4,147

  2. Drive  257 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Rishīkeshcar car 257 km
    4h 26m
    ₹2,861–4,133

  3. Taxi

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

  4. Bus via Dehradun

    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

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwarbus bus 139 / ...
    10h 58m
    ₹1,544–4,258

Shimla to Rishīkesh by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,044Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Shimla to Rishikesh via Dehradun in around 5h 49m.

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