The distance between Kerala and Rishikesh is around 2,197km (1,365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kerala to Rishikesh by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rishikesh → Kerala if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Calicut (CCJ) to Dehra Dun (DED).
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Take the train to Yog Nagari Rishikesh.
Indian Railways
Take the bus to Bangalore KSRTC, Vadodara then Udaipur and then to Haridwar.
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There are several options for getting from Kerala to Rishikesh by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,750 ($22) and will take around 2 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹14,005 ($175).
The distance between Kerala and Rishikesh is around 2,197km (1,365 miles).
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Kerala and Rishikesh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kerala to Rishikesh is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ₹14,005 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Kerala and Rishikesh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,750 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kerala and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 2 days 8h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kerala to Rishikesh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kochuveli. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 8h.
Indian Railways run train services between Kerala and Rishikesh. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 8h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kerala and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 2 days 22h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kerala to Rishikesh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangalore KSRTC, Deepanjalinagar, Majestic, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle, Vadodara, Udaipur and Haridwar. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 22h.
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, Vijayanand Travels and RSRTC run regular bus services between Kerala and Rishikesh. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 22h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Kerala and Rishikesh. Flights depart from Trivandrum (TRV) and arrive at Dehra Dun (DED) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 4h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Kerala to Rishikesh. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kerala to Rishikesh typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Trivandrum (TRV) and and arrive into Dehra Dun (DED).
The closest major airport to Rishikesh is Dehradun Airport (DED) (DED) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Rishikesh. Chandigarh Airport (IXC) (IXC) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kerala and Rishikesh. The distance is around 2,971km (1,846 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kerala to Rishikesh is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ₹17,590 ($220).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Dehra Dun (DED) + 3 similar | 4h 40m | ₹14,005($175) | on demand | 2,197km (1,365 miles) |
Fly | 4h 45m | ₹17,590($220) | on demand | 2,626km (1,632 miles) |
Fly to Dehra Dun (DED) | 5h 10m | ₹14,565($185) | on demand | 2,467km (1,533 miles) |
Taxi and Plane | 4h 50m | ₹13,770($175) | on demand | 2,241km (1,392 miles) |
Train | 2 days 8h | ₹1,750($22) | once a week | 3,108km (1,931 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 22h | ₹6,685($84) | once daily | 3,429km (2,131 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 17h | ₹24,115($305) | on demand | 2,971km (1,846 miles) |
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Vistara
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
Vijayanand Travels
RSRTC
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Rishikesh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.