Uttarakhand · A short 20 km drive
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Rishikesh Passenger #54471 · Pass |
03:35 | 04:30 | 0h 55m | |
| Haridwar Rishikesh Passenger #54481 · Pass |
05:20 | 06:15 | 0h 55m | |
| Hemkunt Express #14610 · Exp |
06:50 | 08:00 | 1h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Haridwar Rishikesh Passenger #54483 · Pass |
10:30 | 11:20 | 0h 50m | |
| BANDIKUI - RISHIKESH Passenger #54463 · Pass |
13:00 | 13:55 | 0h 55m | |
| Haridwar Rishikesh Passenger #54485 · Pass |
17:25 | 18:15 | 0h 50m |
Haridwar and Rishikesh are neighbouring towns just 19 km apart. By road, the distance is about 20 km — a quick 22 min drive.
Local passenger trains and MEMU/DEMU services connect Haridwar and Rishikesh. The journey takes around 30 min. This is a short hop — passenger trains are frequent and tickets are affordable.
Tickets can be purchased at the station counter or via the UTS app for unreserved travel.
Check Trains on IRCTCLocal buses and state transport services run frequently between Haridwar and Rishikesh. The journey takes about 48 min. For this short distance, a regular non-AC bus or shared auto is the most practical choice.
Search Haridwar to Rishikesh BusesThe drive from Haridwar to Rishikesh is a quick 22 min covering about 20 km. You can also take a shared auto or book a cab for this short hop.
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