There are 8 ways to get from Mathura to Rishīkesh by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Mathura Jn to New Delhitrain
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane DEL - DED
4h 29m₹4,694–9,012Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mathura Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 18477 / ...
11h 47m₹250–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus Mathura, Uttar Pradesh - Haridwar, Uttarakhand
7h 30mTrain via Delhi
- Take the train from Mathura Jn to New Delhitrain 12001 / ...
- Take the train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Haridwar Jntrain 22457
7h 57m₹459–3,712Drive 354.6 km
- Drive from Mathura to Rishīkeshcar 354.6 km
4h 59m₹3,987–5,759Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mathura to Rishīkeshtaxi 354.6 km
4h 59m₹7,500–9,500Train to Gwalior Airport, fly
- Take the train from Mathura Jn to Gwalior Jn.train
- Fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane GWL - DED
7h 21m₹9,000–21,326Bus via Meerut
- Take the bus from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh to Meerut, Uttar Pradeshbus Mathura, Uttar Pradesh - Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Meerut to Rishikeshbus
7h 56m
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mathura to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 11h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Mathura to Rishīkesh is to train and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mathura to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mathura Jn and arriving at Yog Nagari Rishikesh. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 47m.
The distance between Mathura and Rishīkesh is 389 km. The road distance is 354.6 km.
The best way to get from Mathura to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Mathura to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Mathura to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Shri Krishna Travels, depart from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh station.
Mathura to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mathura Jn station.
The best way to get from Mathura to Rishīkesh is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Delhi, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,800 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Mathura, India and Rishīkesh, India?
Shri Krishna Travels operates a bus from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar, Uttarakhand hourly, and the journey takes 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mathura Jn to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand via New Delhi, Anand Vihar, Anand Vihar Terminal, Haridwar Jn, and Haridwar, Uttarakhand in around 7h 57m.
- 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
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Dehradun Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–19,000
- 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
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Dehradun Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mathura Jn to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Mathura Jn to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Mathura Jn to Gwalior Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Mathura Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Meerut to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹320–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Sleeper
- ₹320–850
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
Fauji Tour And Travels
- Phone
- +91 99 58 71 17 63
- Website
- faujitourandtravels.com
Mathura Cab
- Phone
- +91 73 51 47 47 36
- Website
- mathuracab.com
Om Sai Tour And Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Mathura to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Shri Krishna Travels, arrive at Haridwar, Uttarakhand station.
Mathura to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Delhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mathura to Rishīkesh is 355 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Mathura to Rishīkesh.
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