Rishikesh · Travel Guide
How to Reach Rishikesh
Rishikesh is one of the easiest hill destinations to reach from North India — about 240 km from Delhi, with a nearby airport and railhead. Here’s exactly how to get there by road, rail and air, and how far each option really is.
At a glance
Distances &
travel times
| From | Distance | Time | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ≈ 240 km | ≈ 6 hrs (road) | Car / Volvo / train to Haridwar |
| Haridwar | ≈ 20 km | ≈ 45 min | Taxi / auto / bus |
| Dehradun (Jolly Grant airport) | ≈ 35 km | ≈ 1 hr | Taxi / transfer |
| Rishikesh railway station | ~ in town | — | Limited trains; Haridwar is the main railhead |
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Delhi to Rishikesh
by road
The road trip from Delhi is about 240 km and takes roughly six hours on a clear run, via the Delhi–Meerut Expressway, then NH-334 through Muzaffarnagar and Roorkee to Haridwar, and the final 20 km to Rishikesh. A private AC car is the most flexible option — door to door with stops when you want.
Overnight Volvo coaches run from Delhi’s ISBT Kashmere Gate to Rishikesh and Haridwar (7–8 hours), a budget-friendly choice for solo travellers and couples. We can arrange either and handle the pickup at the Rishikesh end.
By rail & air
Nearest railway
& airport
The nearest major railhead is Haridwar Junction, 20 km away and very well connected to Delhi (including the Shatabdi) and the rest of India; Rishikesh has its own smaller station with limited services. From Haridwar it’s a 45-minute taxi to Rishikesh.
The nearest airport is Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport, about 35 km (1 hour) away, with daily flights from Delhi and other metros. We can meet you at the airport or station with a transfer so the last leg is seamless.
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We’ll sort your Delhi–Rishikesh transfer and the whole trip — car, Volvo or train, your choice.
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