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

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There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Rishīkesh by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Rishikeshtrain train 14610
    8h 42m
    ₹2,533–5,039

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Rishikeshtrain train 14610
    9h 37m
    ₹569–2,684

  3. 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

  4. Drive 257.2 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Rishīkeshcar car 257.2 km
    4h 26m
    ₹2,890–4,174

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Rishīkeshtaxi taxi 257.2 km
    4h 26m
    ₹6,000–8,000

  6. Bus

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

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Rishikesh via Dehradun and Dehradun ISBT in around 9h 12m.

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