Rishikesh to Panchkula
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Panchkula, Haryana.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Rishikesh to Panchkula
197 km · ~4h 16m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Rishikesh
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near NahanAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Rishikesh to Panchkula
197 km · ~4h 23m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Rishikesh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rishikesh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rishikesh → Panchkula
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~197 km
~4h 23m|Tentative fare ₹220–₹600
- Arrive in Panchkula
Panchkula, Haryana
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Rishikesh to Panchkula
Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Chandigarh for Panchkula.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 5h 19m in total
Change trains at Saharanpur — about 40m wait
1 change · 7h 45m in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 4h 2m wait
1 change · 8h 50m in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 4h 33m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Rishikesh to Panchkula: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rishikesh to Panchkula is about 197 km by road, roughly 3.9 hours of travel time. The road passes near Dehradun.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 197 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,270 · Sedan ₹2,660 · SUV ₹3,500 · Innova / MUV ₹3,940 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,630
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹220 · AC Seater ₹350 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹320 · AC Sleeper ₹450 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹600
- Train: Sleeper ₹150 · Economy ₹230 · Third AC ₹310 · Second AC ₹420 · First AC ₹580
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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