There are 6 ways to get from Solan to Rishīkesh by taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Solan to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Rishikeshtrain
7h 34m₹1,501–3,919Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Solan to Ambalabus 179
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Rishikeshtrain 14815 / ...
9h 23m₹536–2,035Bus, train via Sahāranpur
- Take the bus from Solan to Zirakpurbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Saharanpurtrain
- Take the bus from Saharanpur to Rishikeshbus
7h 47m₹979–4,530Drive 214.6 km
- Drive from Solan to Rishīkeshcar 214.6 km
3h 56m₹2,408–3,478Taxi
- Take the taxi from Solan to Rishīkeshtaxi 214.6 km
3h 56m₹5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Solan - Hotel Namastasya to FlixBus Panchkulabus FlixBus IN0212B / ...
- Take the bus from Panchkula, Haryana to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus Panchkula, Haryana - Haridwar, Uttarakhand
8h 4m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solan to Rishīkesh is to bus and train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Solan to Rishīkesh is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Solan to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Solan - Hotel Namastasya and arriving at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Panchkula, Haryana and Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Solan and Rishīkesh is 290 km. The road distance is 214.6 km.
The best way to get from Solan to Rishīkesh without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 34m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Solan to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Solan to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Solan - Hotel Namastasya station.
Solan to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Panchkula station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solan to Rishīkesh is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Solan to Rishīkesh.
There are 1138+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.
What companies run services between Solan, India and Rishīkesh, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Solan - Hotel Namastasya to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via FlixBus Panchkula, Panchkula, Haryana, and Haridwar, Uttarakhand in around 8h 4m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 Chandigarh to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Saharanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Solan to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–550
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹320–430
- AC Himdhara
- ₹390–550
Bus from Solan to Ambala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–650
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹360–480
- AC Himdhara
- ₹460–650
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Saharanpur to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–5,250
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Solan - Hotel Namastasya to FlixBus Panchkula
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–280
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIty Land Travels
Bus from Panchkula, Haryana to Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- CIty Land Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–6,500
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
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