There are 6 ways to get from Meerut to Rishīkesh by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Haridwar, Uttarakhand
best- Take the bus from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus Meerut, Uttar Pradesh - Haridwar, Uttarakhand
3h 35mTrain, line 04361 train
cheapest- Take the train from Meerut City to Haridwar Jntrain 12401 / ...
- Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Rishikeshtrain 04361 / ...
4h 56m₹284–2,222Drive 159.4 km
- Drive from Meerut to Rishīkeshcar 159.4 km
2h 40m₹1,793–2,590Taxi
- Take the taxi from Meerut to Rishīkeshtaxi 159.4 km
2h 40m₹3,500–4,300Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Meerut to Kashmiri Gatebus
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane DEL - DED
4h 8m₹5,247–9,228Bus
- Take the bus from Meerut to Rishikeshbus
3h 36m₹320–1,500
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meerut to Rishīkesh is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹1,500 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Meerut to Rishīkesh is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Meerut and arriving at Rishikesh. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Meerut to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Meerut City and arriving at Rishikesh via Haridwar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Meerut and Rishīkesh is 156 km. The road distance is 159.4 km.
The best way to get from Meerut to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus via Haridwar, Uttarakhand which takes 3h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Meerut to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Meerut to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by MahaLaxmi Bus Service Delhi, depart from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh station.
Meerut to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Meerut City station.
The best way to get from Meerut to Rishīkesh is to bus via Haridwar, Uttarakhand which takes 3h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train and line 04361 train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Meerut, India and Rishīkesh, India?
MahaLaxmi Bus Service Delhi operates a bus from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar, Uttarakhand every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Meerut City to Rishikesh via Haridwar Jn in around 4h 56m.
- 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 Meerut City to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Haridwar Jn to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Meerut to Kashmiri Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,400
- Schedules at
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Meerut to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹336–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
Meerut Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 99767 7979
- Website
- meerutcab.com
Shiva Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 895 897 9797
- Website
- shivatourism.com
Travelodesk
- Phone
- +91 888 190 0900
- Website
- travelodesk.com
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More Questions & Answers
Meerut to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by MahaLaxmi Bus Service Delhi, arrive at Haridwar, Uttarakhand station.
Meerut to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Haridwar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meerut to Rishīkesh is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Meerut to Rishīkesh.
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