Rishikesh to Pathankot
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Pathankot, Punjab.
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 Pathankot
452 km · ~9h 42m · About 9h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rishikesh
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 226Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 376Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Pathankot
452 km · ~10h 3m · 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 → Pathankot
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~452 km
~10h 3m|Tentative fare ₹500–₹1,320
- Arrive in Pathankot
Pathankot, Punjab
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 Pathankot
Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Chakki Bank for Pathankot.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 8h 58m in total
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 1h 50m wait
1 change · 8h 58m in total
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 1h 50m wait
1 change · 9h 2m in total
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 45m 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 Pathankot: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rishikesh to Pathankot is about 452 km by road, roughly 9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 452 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,070 · Sedan ₹5,980 · SUV ₹7,830 · Innova / MUV ₹8,790 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,240
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹500 · AC Seater ₹810 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹720 · AC Sleeper ₹1,040 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,320
- Train: Sleeper ₹300 · Economy ₹480 · Third AC ₹660 · Second AC ₹930 · First AC ₹1,300
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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