There are 8 ways to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Rishīkesh by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane DEL - DED
1h 8m₹4,483–7,382Train
cheapest- Take the train from Delhi to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 19031 / ...
10h 15m₹213–1,707Train via Haridwar Jn
- Take the train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Haridwar Jntrain 22457
6h 31m₹336–2,547Bus
- Take the bus from IGI Airport Terminal 2 to ISBT Kashmere Gate Terminalbus Airportexp.-4Down / ...
- Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Rishikeshbus
7h 22m₹393–1,607Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Delhi-DEL to Rishīkesh240 km
3h 47mDrive 240 km
- Drive from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Rishīkeshcar 240 km
3h 47m₹2,699–3,899Taxi
- Take the taxi from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Rishīkeshtaxi 240 km
3h 47m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Peera Garhi station
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Rishikesh, Uttarakhandbus Delhi, Delhi State - Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
7h 36m
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Rishīkesh by subway, train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,800 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 1h 8m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from IGI Airport Terminal 2 and arriving at Rishikesh via Kashmiri Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from IGI Airport and arriving at Haridwar Jn via New Delhi and Anand Vihar Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Delhi Airport (DEL) and Rishīkesh is 229 km. The road distance is 240 km.
The best way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Rishīkesh without a car is to train via Haridwar Jn which takes 6h 31m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), depart from IGI Airport Terminal 2 station.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Anand Vihar Terminal station.
The best way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 1h 8m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹7,500. Alternatively, you can train via Haridwar Jn, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 31m, you could also bus, which costs ₹390 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Delhi Airport (DEL), India and Rishīkesh, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dehradun Airport (DED) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Haridwar Jn 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 21m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dehradun Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dehradun Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–6,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Delhi to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- DTC
Bus from IGI Airport Terminal 2 to ISBT Kashmere Gate Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹12–110
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹12–18
- AC Buses
- ₹21–29
- Airport Express Services
- ₹80–110
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Kashmiri Gate to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Sleeper
- ₹380–1,000
- Website
- MahaLaxmi Bus Service Delhi
Bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- MahaLaxmi Bus Service Delhi
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Delhi-DEL to Rishīkesh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Chiku Cab
- Phone
- +918448445504
- Website
- chikucab.com
Meru Cabs
- Phone
- +911144224422
- Website
- meru.in
OLA cabs
- Phone
- +91 9226547777
- Website
- olacabs.com
Rajasthan Cab
- Phone
- +91 9358811941
- Website
- rajasthancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), arrive at ISBT Kashmere Gate Terminal station.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Haridwar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi Airport (DEL) to Rishīkesh is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Rishīkesh.
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