How to travel from Kolhapur to Rishikesh, India

The distance between Kolhapur and Rishikesh is around 1,725km (1,072 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kolhapur to Rishikesh by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RishikeshKolhapur if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kolhapur (KLH) to Dehra Dun (DED).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹14,880($185)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Vasai Road and then to Yog Nagari Rishikesh.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,035($13)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Pune, Indore then Jaipur and then to Haridwar.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,685($84)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Rishīkesh.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,846km (1,147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kolhapur and Rishikesh

There are several options for getting from Kolhapur to Rishikesh by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹14,880 ($185).

The distance between Kolhapur and Rishikesh is around 1,725km (1,072 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,547km (961 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Kolhapur and Rishikesh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kolhapur to Rishikesh is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₹14,880 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Kolhapur and Rishikesh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kolhapur and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kolhapur to Rishikesh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vasai Road. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Indian Railways run train services between Kolhapur and Rishikesh. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 11h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kolhapur and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kolhapur to Rishikesh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pune, Shaniwar Wada, Indore, Indore, Jaipur and Haridwar. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Vijayanand Travels, IntrCity SmartBus and RSRTC run regular bus services between Kolhapur and Rishikesh. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kolhapur and Rishikesh. Flights depart from Kolhapur (KLH) and arrive at Dehra Dun (DED) - via Ahmedabad (AMD). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Kolhapur to Rishikesh. There is however a flight that goes via Ahmedabad (AMD). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kolhapur to Rishikesh typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Kolhapur (KLH) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kolhapur and Rishikesh. The distance is around 1,846km (1,147 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kolhapur to Rishikesh is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₹14,880 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kolhapur and Rishikesh

Transport options from Kolhapur to Rishikesh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 10m
₹14,880($185)
on demand1,725km (1,072 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 35m
₹13,050($165)
every 3 hours1,784km (1,108 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 11h
₹1,035($13)
once a week2,112km (1,312 miles)
Train via Hazrat Nizamuddin1 day 17h
₹1,115($14)
once a week2,185km (1,358 miles)
Bus
1 day 12h
₹6,685($84)
once daily1,880km (1,168 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
₹17,350($220)
on demand1,846km (1,147 miles)

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Airports near Rishikesh

The following major airports near Rishikesh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

DED
Dehradun Airport (DED)
Domestic Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Rishikesh
IXC
Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Rishikesh
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
International Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Rishikesh