Luxury bus rental service from Delhi to Rishikesh — 22 to 56 seater AC coaches for group travel
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From ₹30/km for a 22 seater AC mini bus — fuel, driver and AC included. One-way is billed as a round trip, since the coach returns to base either way. Private charter for your group, not seat booking.

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240 km 5-6 hours 8 coach sizes

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Which bus size should I book for Delhi to Rishikesh?

Tap a coach to see its rate for this route. Every bus is AC with pushback seats and a professional driver — from a 22 seater mini bus at ₹30/km up to a 56 seater luxury Volvo.

27 Seater Coach for Delhi to Rishikesh

27 Seater Coach

27 Passengers

4.9

Ideal for: Corporate events, school trips

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Per km

₹34 - ₹38/km

Minimum

₹6,800 (8 hrs / 100 km)

Driver allowance

₹900/day

Est. this route

from ≈ ₹16,320

240 km billed both ways

Rate covers the coach, fuel, AC and driver. Tolls, parking, state permits and the driver night allowance are extra at actuals. A one-way drop is billed as a round trip.

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Delhi to Rishikesh bus hire fare chart

Bus charter rates from Delhi to Rishikesh, 2026 — one way and round trip are priced the same

22 Seater Mini Bus — 22 Passengers

22 Seater Mini Bus

Capacity
22 Passengers
Rate per km
₹30 - ₹35/km
Minimum charge
₹6,000 (8 hrs / 100 km)
Driver allowance
₹800/day
25 Seater Mini Bus — 25 Passengers

25 Seater Mini Bus

Capacity
25 Passengers
Rate per km
₹32 - ₹36/km
Minimum charge
₹6,500 (8 hrs / 100 km)
Driver allowance
₹900/day
27 Seater Coach — 27 Passengers

27 Seater Coach

Capacity
27 Passengers
Rate per km
₹34 - ₹38/km
Minimum charge
₹6,800 (8 hrs / 100 km)
Driver allowance
₹900/day
35 Seater Luxury Coach — 35 Passengers

35 Seater Luxury Coach

Capacity
35 Passengers
Rate per km
₹36 - ₹40/km
Minimum charge
₹7,500 (8 hrs / 100 km)
Driver allowance
₹1,000/day
41 Seater Coach — 41 Passengers

41 Seater Coach

Capacity
41 Passengers
Rate per km
₹40 - ₹45/km
Minimum charge
₹8,000 (8 hrs / 100 km)
Driver allowance
₹1,000/day
45 Seater Volvo Coach — 45 Passengers

45 Seater Volvo Coach

Capacity
45 Passengers
Rate per km
₹45 - ₹50/km
Minimum charge
₹9,000 (8 hrs / 100 km)
Driver allowance
₹1,200/day
49 Seater Volvo Bus — 49 Passengers

49 Seater Volvo Bus

Capacity
49 Passengers
Rate per km
₹48 - ₹55/km
Minimum charge
₹9,500 (8 hrs / 100 km)
Driver allowance
₹1,200/day
56 Seater Volvo / BharatBenz Coach — 56 Passengers

56 Seater Volvo / BharatBenz Coach

Capacity
56 Passengers
Rate per km
₹55 - ₹65/km
Minimum charge
₹10,000 (8 hrs / 100 km)
Driver allowance
₹1,500/day

Rates include fuel, driver and AC. Tolls, parking, state permits and interstate taxes are extra. A bus charter costs the same for a one-way drop as for a round trip. For a group of twelve or fewer, a, a 12-seater Tempo Traveller at ₹23/km usually works out cheaper per seat.

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Delhi to Rishikesh bus hire — what does it cost in 2026?

Distance

240 km

Duration

5-6 hours

Starting Rate

₹30/km

Bus Sizes

22-56 Seat

Delhi to Rishikesh bus hire starts at ₹30/km for a 22 seater AC mini bus and runs to about ₹65/km for a 56 seater luxury Volvo. The route covers approximately 240 km and takes around 5-6 hours. A one-way drop is billed as a round trip, because the coach returns to base either way — there is no one-way discount on bus charter. The rate covers fuel and the driver; tolls, parking, state permits and the driver night allowance are billed extra at actual. This is a private charter for your own group, not a scheduled seat-booking service. For a group of twelve or fewer, a 12-seater Tempo Traveller at ₹23/kmusually costs less per seat.

Booking a cab from Delhi to Rishikesh? The 240 km journey takes about 5-6 hours. Rishikesh is best known for Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula. Fares are fixed and all-inclusive — no surge, no hidden charges.

Looking for reliable bus rental services from Delhi to Rishikesh? Book our premium luxury bus hire service featuring 22 seater mini buses to 56 seater Volvo coaches. Covering 240 km in approximately 5-6 hours, our AC buses are perfect for corporate events, weddings, pilgrimage tours, and group travel.

All vehicles feature pushback seats, entertainment systems, GPS tracking, and spacious luggage storage. Travel with experienced professional drivers ensuring safe and comfortable journeys on the Delhi to Rishikesh route.

Route guide

Delhi to Rishikesh Road Trip Guide

Everything you need to know about the Delhi to Rishikesh route by bus.

Travel Time

6-7 hours

Distance

240 km

Best Season

September to November, February to May (rafting season)

Route Overview

A hired coach from Delhi takes your group to Rishikesh with the same driver and coach for the whole trip, on the same corridor as Haridwar and 25 km beyond it; the coach parks at the Tapovan end, because the jhulas are footbridges and the old town is on foot. The Delhi to Rishikesh bus route takes groups to the Yoga and Adventure Capital of the World. The journey follows the same corridor as Haridwar, continuing 25 km further along the Ganges. Rishikesh offers river rafting, bungee jumping, Beatles Ashram, Laxman Jhula, and riverside yoga sessions, perfect for corporate team-building and adventure groups.

Recommended Bus Types

For adventure groups, 22-35 seater buses offer flexibility for reaching rafting camps. Large 45+ seater coaches can park at Rishikesh ISBT while groups use smaller vehicles for rafting camps.

Popular Stops En-Route

  1. 1

    Meerut (rest)

    Departure point

  2. 2

    Muzaffarnagar

  3. 3

    Roorkee

  4. 4

    Haridwar (Ganga darshan)

  5. 5

    Rishikesh

    Final destination

Travel Tips

Book rafting in advance for groups of 20+. Many adventure camps offer group discounts. Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia) requires entry tickets. Laxman Jhula area has narrow roads not suitable for large buses.

What to see

Opening hours and entry fees in Rishikesh

Tickets are bought at the gate in your own name. Check the closed day before fixing the order of a visit — it is the commonest reason a day in Rishikesh goes wrong.

Rishikesh attractions: opening hours and entry fees for Indian and foreign visitors
AttractionOpenEntry
Laxman JhulaIconic suspension bridge over GangesOpen all dayFree entry
Ram JhulaAnother famous suspension bridgeOpen all dayFree entry
Triveni GhatPopular ghat for Ganga AartiOpen all day, Aarti at 6:00 PMFree entry
Beatles AshramAbandoned ashram with graffiti art10:00 AM to 4:00 PM₹150 for Indians, ₹600 for foreigners

What this route is like

  • Yoga and meditation capital
  • Adventure sports hub
  • Iconic suspension bridges
  • Riverside ashrams
  • Evening Ganga Aarti

Worth knowing before you book

  • Book yoga classes in advance
  • Try river rafting (September to June)
  • Carry comfortable walking shoes
  • Rishikesh is alcohol and meat-free
  • Stay in riverside ashram for experience
  • Visit cafes near Laxman Jhula
Why Triveni Cabs™

Why choose our Delhi to Rishikesh bus service?

Your trusted travel partner for safe and comfortable bus journeys.

Safe Travel

GPS tracking & sanitized vehicles

Expert Drivers

Professional & experienced

Best Prices

Transparent pricing, no hidden charges

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Always available for you

What's Included

Dedicated Vehicle
Expert Guide Driver
AC Comfort
All Inclusive
Flexible Timing
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Frequently asked

Questions about Delhi to Rishikesh bus rental

Everything you need to know about our bus hire service.

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The drive

What the Delhi to Rishikesh drive is like

NH-334 via Delhi-Meerut Expressway — Meerut · Muzaffarnagar · Roorkee · Haridwar

Road and surface

Good highway till Haridwar, then scenic road along the Ganges to Rishikesh.

When to go

September to November and February to May. Monsoon is lush but risky for river activities.

Worth knowing

Rishikesh is 25 km beyond Haridwar. Visit Laxman Jhula and attend evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.

The Delhi to Rishikesh bus charter by the numbers

Per-km rates by bus size, distance, and approximate drive time. Pricing reflects actual operator invoices on this corridor.

240 km
Distance
one-way
5.0 hr
Drive time
approx.
₹30/km
22-seater
starting
₹55/km
56-seater
largest coach
Bus Charter Q&A

More about chartering a bus from Delhi to Rishikesh

How many hours is Delhi to Rishikesh by road?
5-6 hours for 240 km. Add half an hour for one proper stop. A 6 AM start out of Delhi is worth more than any shortcut, because the hour you save is at the congested end.
Is the Delhi to Rishikesh road in good condition?
For adventure groups, 22-35 seater buses offer flexibility for reaching rafting camps. Large 45+ seater coaches can park at Rishikesh ISBT while groups use smaller vehicles for rafting camps. 240 km and 5-6 hours on that. Surfaces change between visits and a page cannot know what happened last month, so the driver tells you on the day if something has — we would rather do that than print a confident sentence that has gone stale.
Where can we break the Delhi to Rishikesh journey?
Meerut (rest), Muzaffarnagar, Roorkee, Haridwar (Ganga darshan) and Rishikesh. The useful halfway mark is around 120 km. Tell the driver which of those you actually want to stop at and the day gets planned around it rather than around the clock.
What season suits Delhi to Rishikesh?
September to November, February to May (rafting season). That is about the destination rather than the road being shut — where a route genuinely closes we say so. For the journey itself an early start is worth more than any choice of month.
What is the Delhi to Rishikesh journey actually like?
A hired coach from Delhi takes your group to Rishikesh with the same driver and coach for the whole trip, on the same corridor as Haridwar and 25 km beyond it; the coach parks at the Tapovan end, because the jhulas are footbridges and the old town is on foot. The Delhi to Rishikesh bus route takes groups to the Yoga and Adventure Capital of the World. The journey follows the same corridor as Haridwar, continuing 25 k… 240 km, 5-6 hours, door to door at both ends.
Anything worth knowing when we arrive in Rishikesh?
Book rafting in advance for groups of 20+. Many adventure camps offer group discounts. Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia) requires entry tickets. Laxman Jhula area has narrow roads not suitable for large buses.
Can I get a refund if I cancel Delhi to Rishikesh?
The published policy, which is the one that applies. Cancel your Delhi to Rishikesh booking 7 or more days before the journey and the advance is refunded in full. Cancel 3 to 6 days before and half is returned. Inside 72 hours there is no refund, and the same applies to a no-show. Eligible refunds are processed within 5-7 working days to the original payment method, and the full terms are at /cancellation-and-refund-policy. If we cancel — a breakdown, a driver emergency, a road closed by weather — you get everything back, or an alternative vehicle or date, whichever you prefer.
What do the tolls come to on Delhi to Rishikesh?
Charged at actual, with the receipts available, so you pay what the road charged rather than a number we estimated. That is deliberate: toll rates change, expressway stretches are priced by distance rather than per barrier, and a quoted toll is out of date before it is useful. Where we have researched a corridor's plazas in detail, the toll-cost page for that route lists them with car and SUV figures.
How far ahead should I book Delhi to Rishikesh?
Call or WhatsApp +91 7668570551, or use the form on this page. You get the fare, the vehicle and the driver's details confirmed before the journey rather than on the day. Same-day bookings are taken subject to a car being free; for an early-morning pickup the night before is safer, because that is when the available cars get allocated.
Are your drivers and vehicles checked?
A verified commercial driver who knows this route, in an insured, GPS-tracked vehicle from our own fleet. Long-distance trips are monitored by the operations desk while they run. If something goes wrong mid-journey there is a person to call, not a form to fill in.
Is a receipt given for the Delhi to Rishikesh trip?
Yes. Mention it when you book and give us the GSTIN, and a tax invoice is issued against the booking. Account customers can have invoices consolidated monthly rather than one per trip. A printed receipt is given at the end of the journey in every case, GST or not.

Verified against these sources

Verified against official tourism, transport and weather data. We refresh these sources quarterly.

  1. GOVNational Highways Authority of India (NHAI)— official toll plaza, FASTag and national-highway data(nhai.gov.in)
  2. GOVParivahan Seva (Ministry of Road Transport)— official commercial vehicle permit and tax portal(parivahan.gov.in)
  3. GOVUttarakhand Tourism— official Uttarakhand tourism board (Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Nainital, Char Dham)(uttarakhandtourism.gov.in)
  4. GOVDelhi Tourism— official Delhi tourism board(delhitourism.gov.in)
  5. REFDelhi International Airport (DIAL)— official IGI Airport terminal, flight and pickup information(newdelhiairport.in)