The distance between Kolkata and Rishikesh is around 1,386km (862 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kolkata to Rishikesh by plane, 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 → Kolkata if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Dehra Dun (DED).
IndiGo Airlines
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Take the train to Yog Nagari Rishikesh.
Indian Railways
Take the train to New Delhi then take the bus to Rishīkesh - Natraj Chowk.
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There are several options for getting from Kolkata to Rishikesh by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹795 ($10) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,685 ($84).
The distance between Kolkata and Rishikesh is around 1,386km (862 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,308km (813 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Kolkata and Rishikesh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kolkata to Rishikesh is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ₹6,685 ($84).
The cheapest way to travel between Kolkata and Rishikesh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹795 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kolkata and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kolkata and Rishikesh with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 1 day 9h.
Indian Railways run train services between Kolkata and Rishikesh. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 9h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kolkata and Rishikesh. We recommend that you fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Dehra Dun (DED). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Yes you can fly from Kolkata and Rishikesh. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) and arrive at Dehra Dun (DED) - via Lucknow (LKO). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Kolkata to Rishikesh. There is however a flight that goes via Lucknow (LKO). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kolkata to Rishikesh typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) 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 Kolkata and Rishikesh. The distance is around 1,489km (925 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kolkata to Rishikesh is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₹6,685 ($84).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 35m | ₹6,685($84) | every 10 mins | 1,386km (862 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 20m | ₹7,640($95) | every 4 hours | 1,572km (977 miles) |
Train | 1 day 9h | ₹795($10) | once daily | 1,544km (959 miles) |
Train and Bus | 24h 10m | ₹1,830($23) | once daily | 1,678km (1,043 miles) |
Drive | 21h 40m | ₹12,095($150) | on demand | 1,489km (925 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Vistara
GoAir
Air India Limited
Helitrans
Indian Railways
IntrCity SmartBus
The following major airports near Rishikesh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.