How to travel from Rishikesh to Chandigarh, India

The distance between Rishikesh and Chandigarh is around 210km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rishikesh to Chandigarh by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Chandigarh.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹160($2)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Chandīgarh.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,570($70)
Operated by

Nature Holidays Travel

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Drive

Drive to Chandīgarh.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance210km (130 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rishikesh and Chandigarh

There are several options for getting from Rishikesh to Chandigarh by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹160 ($2) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,570 ($70).

The distance between Rishikesh and Chandigarh is around 210km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Rishikesh and Chandigarh by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rishikesh to Chandigarh is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ₹5,570 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Rishikesh and Chandigarh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹160 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rishikesh and Chandigarh. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rishikesh and Chandigarh with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 40m.

Indian Railways run train services between Rishikesh and Chandigarh. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rishikesh and Chandigarh. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandīgarh. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rishikesh to Chandigarh. We recommend that you take the train to Chandigarh. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Chandigarh is Chandigarh Airport (IXC) (IXC) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Chandigarh. Dehradun Airport (DED) (DED) and Bhuntar Airport (KUU) (KUU) 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 Rishikesh and Chandigarh. The distance is around 210km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rishikesh to Chandigarh is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ₹160 ($2).

How do I get from Rishikesh to Chandigarh

Compare travel optionsbetween Rishikesh and Chandigarh

Transport options from Rishikesh to Chandigarh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 40m
₹160($2)
once daily225km (140 miles)
Taxi
3h 15m
₹5,570($70)
on demand210km (130 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
₹1,990($25)
on demand210km (130 miles)

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Airports near Chandigarh

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

IXC
Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Chandigarh
DED
Dehradun Airport (DED)
Domestic Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Chandigarh
KUU
Bhuntar Airport (KUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Chandigarh