There are 8 ways to get from Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane DEL - DED
3h₹4,536–7,797Train
cheapest- Take the train from Delhi to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 19031 / ...
7h 40m₹200–1,600Bus via Kashmiri Gate
- Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Rishikeshbus
5h 42m₹380–1,500Train via Haridwar Jn
- Take the train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Haridwar Jntrain 22457
5h 55m₹301–2,456Drive 219.3 km
- Drive from Delhi (Station) to Rishīkeshcar 219.3 km
3h 25m₹2,471–3,568Taxi
- Take the taxi from Delhi (Station) to Rishīkeshtaxi 219.3 km
3h 25m₹4,800–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi to Rishikeshbus Delhi - Rishikesh
5h 50m₹440–1,400Bus via FlixBus Rishikesh - Railway Station (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Rishikesh - Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN0310M
7h 4m₹400–1,200
Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 3h and costs ₹4,500 - ₹8,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kashmiri Gate and arriving at Rishikesh. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Delhi and arriving at Yog Nagari Rishikesh. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Delhi (Station) and Rishīkesh is 250 km. The road distance is 219.3 km.
The best way to get from Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus via Kashmiri Gate which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹380 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Kashmiri Gate station.
Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Anand Vihar Terminal station.
The best way to get from Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 3h and costs ₹4,500 - ₹8,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kashmiri Gate, which costs ₹380 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 42m, you could also train via Haridwar Jn, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Delhi (Station), India and Rishīkesh, India?
Air India Limited and IndiGo Airlines fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dehradun Airport (DED) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Laxmi Holidays operates a bus from Kashmiri Gate to Rishikesh hourly. Tickets cost ₹380–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 11m.
- 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
- ₹3,900–7,000
- 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 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Delhi to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹408–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Rishikesh - Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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 (Station) to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Rishikesh station.
Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Haridwar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh.
There are 1139+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.