There are 4 ways to get from Rishīkesh to Nārkanda by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Chandigarh
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking
- Take the taxi from FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking to Nārkanda
10h 48m₹2,150–4,642Drive 286.4 km
- Drive from Rishīkesh to Nārkanda286.4 km
5h 23m₹3,019–4,360Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rishīkesh to Nārkanda286.4 km
5h 23m₹7,000–8,500Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi1214 / ...
- Take the taxi from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Nārkanda
13h 46m₹2,763–4,078
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rishīkesh to Nārkanda is to bus and taxi which costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100 and takes 13h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Rishīkesh to Nārkanda is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
The distance between Rishīkesh and Nārkanda is 417 km. The road distance is 286.4 km.
The best way to get from Rishīkesh to Nārkanda without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 10h 48m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹4,700.
It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from Rishīkesh to Nārkanda, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rishīkesh to Nārkanda is 286 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Rishīkesh to Nārkanda.
There are 86+ hotels available in Nārkanda.
What companies run services between Rishīkesh, India and Nārkanda, India?
There is no direct connection from Rishīkesh to Nārkanda. However, you can take the train to Chandigarh, walk to Railway Station, take the line 22 bus to Isbt-43, walk to FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43, take the bus to FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking, then take the taxi to Nārkanda. Alternatively, you can drive from Rishīkesh to Nārkanda in around 5h 23m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chandigarh - Sector 43 to FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,300
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹490–700
- Seater
- ₹550–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–8,500
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Nature Holidays Travel
- Phone
- +91 97 60 58 55 60
- Website
- natureholidaystravel.com
Haridwar Car service
- Phone
- +91 99 17 03 34 48
- Website
- haridwarcarservice.com
Car Yatra
- Phone
- +91 96 90 16 90 69
- Website
- facebook.com
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
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