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FROMChandigarh
TORishikesh
Approximately 220 kmapprox. distance
Trainrail route
Roadtaxi or bus
Airflight + road
Approximately 220 kmapprox. distance
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A straightforward road trip through the Shivalik foothills, popular with weekend travellers from Punjab and Haryana.
By train · Rail + onward
How to Reach Rishikesh from Chandigarh by Train
Rishikesh has no significant railway station. Travelling by rail means routing via Haridwar Junction (HW), then continuing 40-50 minutes by road.
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By road · Door to door
How to Reach Rishikesh from Chandigarh by Road
Roughly 6 hours by road - the most common way to make this trip. Buses and private taxis run regularly, and the route is well suited to self-driving.
By air · Flight + road
How to Reach Rishikesh from Chandigarh by Air
Jolly Grant Airport (DED) in Dehradun is the nearest airport, about 40 minutes from Rishikesh, though for a distance this short most travellers simply drive.
Chandigarh to Rishikesh Travel FAQs
How long is the drive from Chandigarh to Rishikesh?
About 6 hours by road. Buses and private taxis run regularly, and it's a popular self-drive route.
Can I take a train from Chandigarh to Rishikesh?
Not directly - Rishikesh has no significant station. You'd travel to Haridwar Junction and continue about 40-50 minutes by road.
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