There are 7 ways to get from New Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh by plane, train, bus, 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
2h 31m₹4,536–7,797Train via Haridwar Jn
cheapest- Take the train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Haridwar Jntrain 22457
5h 27m₹301–2,456Bus
- Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Rishikeshbus
6h 5m₹390–1,530Drive 220.1 km
- Drive from New Delhi (Station) to Rishīkeshcar 220.1 km
3h 26m₹2,484–3,588Taxi
- Take the taxi from New Delhi (Station) to Rishīkeshtaxi 220.1 km
3h 26m₹4,800–6,000Bus via FlixBus Rishikesh - Railway Station (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Rishikesh - Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN0310M
7h 32m₹422–1,229Train
- Take the train from Ghaziabad to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain 19031 / ...
7h 57m₹315–2,488
New Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh is to bus which costs ₹390 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from New Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from New Delhi (Station) station to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from New Delhi Railway Station Gate 2 and arriving at Rishikesh via Kashmiri Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from New Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from New Delhi and arriving at Haridwar Jn via Anand Vihar Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between New Delhi (Station) and Rishīkesh is 248 km. The road distance is 220.1 km.
The best way to get from New Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh without a car is to train via Haridwar Jn which takes 5h 27m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from New Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
New Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Kashmiri Gate station.
New Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Anand Vihar Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹8,000. Alternatively, you can train via Haridwar Jn, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 27m, you could also bus, which costs ₹390 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between New Delhi (Station), Delhi, 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, 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
- ₹3,900–7,000
- 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 Ghaziabad to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- 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
- +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 26m
- 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
New Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Rishikesh station.
New Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Haridwar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from New Delhi (Station) to Rishīkesh.
There are 1148+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.