How to travel from Rishikesh to Chinnakanal, India

The distance between Rishikesh and Chinnakanal is around 2,362km (1,467 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rishikesh to Chinnakanal 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 ChinnakanalRishikesh if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Kochi (COK) then take a taxi to Chinnakanal.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹17,350($220)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Udaipur, Baroda then Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and then to Munnar.

  • Duration2 days 23h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,085($89)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Thrisur and then to Aluva then take a taxi to Chinnakanal.

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,490($69)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Chinnakanal.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Distance2,734km (1,699 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rishikesh and Chinnakanal

There are several options for getting from Rishikesh to Chinnakanal by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around ₹5,490 ($69) and will take around 2 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹17,350 ($220).

The distance between Rishikesh and Chinnakanal is around 2,362km (1,467 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,234km (1,388 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Rishikesh and Chinnakanal by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rishikesh to Chinnakanal is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx ₹17,350 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Rishikesh and Chinnakanal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹5,490 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rishikesh and Chinnakanal. We recommend that you fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Kochi (COK) then take a taxi to Chinnakanal. instead which will take 6h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rishikesh and Chinnakanal. It typically takes around 2 days 23h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rishikesh to Chinnakanal. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haridwar, Udaipur, Baroda, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle, Bangalore and Munnar. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 23h.

RSRTC, Vijayanand Travels and Kerala State Road Transport Corporation run regular bus services between Rishikesh and Chinnakanal. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rishikesh to Chinnakanal. We recommend that you fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Kochi (COK) then take a taxi to Chinnakanal. instead which will take 6h 30m.

The closest major airport to Chinnakanal is Cochin International Airport (COK) (COK) which is approximately 87km (54 miles) from Chinnakanal. Madurai International Airport (IXM) (IXM) and Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) 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 Chinnakanal. The distance is around 2,734km (1,699 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 14h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rishikesh to Chinnakanal is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around ₹17,350 ($220).

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Transport options from Rishikesh to Chinnakanal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
6h 30m
₹17,350($220)
on demand2,406km (1,495 miles)
Fly to Madurai (IXM), Taxi6h 50m
₹14,165($180)
on demand2,425km (1,507 miles)
Fly to Coimbatore (CJB), Taxi7h 35m
₹16,950($215)
on demand2,362km (1,467 miles)
Bus
2 days 23h
₹7,085($89)
once daily3,324km (2,065 miles)
Train and Taxi
2 days 4h
₹5,490($69)
once a week3,016km (1,874 miles)
Drive
1 day 14h
₹22,125($280)
on demand2,734km (1,699 miles)

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Airports near Chinnakanal

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

COK
Cochin International Airport (COK)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Chinnakanal
IXM
Madurai International Airport (IXM)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Chinnakanal
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Chinnakanal