How to Reach Rishikesh

Comprehensive travel guide to reach the spiritual capital of the world. Multiple transportation options by air, road, and rail with detailed routes and schedules.

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Travel Options to Rishikesh

Travellers can reach Rishikesh by air route, road route or rail route. The town of Rishikesh has good connectivity with other key destinations of the state of Uttarakhand and outside.

By Air

If you prefer to travel by air, you will first need to fly to the Jolly Grant Airport, located at Dehradun. The airport is situated at a distance of just 18 km from Rishikesh. After you arrival at the airport, you can hire taxi services (cost around Rs 300) to reach the town.

The closest international airport is located in Delhi - the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), 224 km away. Delhi, being the capital city of India, is further quite well connected to all the key destinations in the country.

Airlines & Routes:
  • Indian Airlines and Air Deccan operate regular flight services
  • Connecting Dehradun (Jolly Grant Airport) to popular destinations like Delhi
  • Distance from airport to Rishikesh: 18 km
  • Taxi fare: Approximately Rs 300
By Bus

By road route as well, Rishikesh remains well connected with all the key destinations in Uttarakhand and outside. There are regular public and private bus services available to and from Rishikesh to other important destinations.

If you are traveling from Delhi, you can take the following coaches to reach Rishikesh.

Bus Services from Delhi:
  • A/C coaches (Fair- Rs 350 approx)
  • Non A/C coaches (Fair - Rs 250 approx)
  • A/C Volvo semi sleeper coaches (Fair - Rs 750 approx)

Regular public and private bus services available

By Train

The town of Rishikesh in Uttarakhand is also easily accessible through rail route. By train, the town connects to popular destinations like Delhi, Dehradun, Mumbai, Kotdwar etc. Haridwar (25 kms) is another major rail head which connects to Rishikesh.

Train Services:
  • Morning Train: Shatabdi Express (New Delhi to Haridwar)
  • Evening Train: Jan Shatabdi Express (New Delhi to Haridwar)
  • Overnight Train: Mussoorie Express (Old Delhi to Haridwar)

Haridwar is 25 km from Rishikesh with good connectivity

Travel Planning Tips

Best Routes
  • Delhi to Dehradun (Jolly Grant Airport) - 18 km to Rishikesh
  • Delhi to Rishikesh - Multiple bus options available
  • Delhi to Haridwar - 25 km to Rishikesh
Travel Time
  • By Air: 1-2 hours flight + 30 mins taxi
  • By Bus: 5-7 hours from Delhi
  • By Train: 4-6 hours to Haridwar

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