Delhi to Rishikesh Road Distance: 250 km · 5-6 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Delhi → Meerut → Muzaffarnagar → Roorkee → Haridwar → Rishikesh
Darshan timings, ghat-side drops and drivers who know the aarti schedule.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
250km
Drive time
5hrs
Since 2015 · 4.9★
Pay after trip · No hidden charges · 10,000+ happy travellers
Driving Delhi to Rishikesh: what this corridor is like
Timed for darshan
Ram Mandir, Kashi Vishwanath and Har Ki Pauri run on temple time; the driver plans the departure so you arrive for the slot you booked.
Ghat-side drops
Most ghats are foot-only for the last stretch. We drop at the nearest vehicle point and wait, rather than leaving you to find a cab back.
Festival-week fares fixed
Deepotsav, Kanwar season, Chhath — fares are locked when you book, and the driver stays with you across multi-day yatras.
What the Delhi to Rishikesh road is actually like
Delhi to Rishikesh shares its first 225 km with the Haridwar road, the Delhi-Meerut Expressway to Meerut and NH-334 through Muzaffarnagar and Roorkee, so the plains part is familiar: sugarcane fields, canal crossings, a lunch stop at Cheetal Grand or a quick tea at Roorkee. What makes this journey its own is the last 25 km. The road swings round Haridwar on the bypass, passes through the Rajaji forest belt near Raiwala where elephant crossings are signposted, and comes down to the Ganga with the rafting camps strung along the far bank. The river sets the calendar: October and November are the busiest rafting weeks, and everything on the water is suspended in July and August when the Ganga is in spate, so the road stays open but the riverside camps are best avoided. Winter is mild in Rishikesh, with cool evenings for the Aarti at Triveni Ghat or Parmarth Niketan. Do not take the car into the old town; the lanes around Laxman Jhula are too narrow, so drivers stop at Tapovan and the last bit is on foot.
How far is Rishikesh from Delhi?
The distance from Delhi to Rishikesh is 250 km by road via NH-334 via Delhi-Meerut Expressway, and the drive takes about 5-6 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹3,300 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
250 km
Drive Time
5-6 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹1,786
Delhi to Rishikesh distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 250 km (155 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 5-6 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-334 via Delhi-Meerut Expressway
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹3,300 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹4,500 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹5,400 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹6,900 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹1,786 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Delhi to Rishikesh: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 250 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 5-6 hours
- Cost
- From ₹3,300
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- Nearest railhead + timetable
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 6-8 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- Nearest airport + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest leg, transfers both ends
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Delhi to Rishikesh, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Toll plazas on this route
Total toll
₹280
01Delhi-Meerut Expressway Toll
- At km
- 35 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹120
02Muzaffarnagar Toll Plaza
- At km
- 130 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹95
03Roorkee Toll Plaza
- At km
- 180 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹65
Total one-way toll
₹280
* FASTag accepted at all plazas. Rates approximate, may vary. Tolls are billed at actual on your trip.
Delhi to Rishikesh cab fare
Fuel and driver included · Tolls and taxes extra
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
Ertiga SUV
Maruti Ertiga · 6 Seater
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 250 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
September to November and February to May. Monsoon is lush but risky for river activities.
Local insider tip
Rishikesh is 25 km beyond Haridwar. Visit Laxman Jhula and attend evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.
Why 10,000+ travellers choose Triveni Cabs™
Verified Drivers
Background-checked pros
Clean AC Fleet
GPS-tracked vehicles
Best Prices
No surge, no hidden costs
24/7 Support
Call or WhatsApp anytime
Delhi to Rishikesh FAQs
What is the distance from Delhi to Rishikesh by road?
The road distance from Delhi to Rishikesh is 250 km via NH-334 via Delhi-Meerut Expressway, running through Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Roorkee. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Delhi to Rishikesh?
About 5-6 hours via NH-334 via Delhi-Meerut Expressway in normal traffic. Starting at 5-6 AM clears the city before it fills and usually saves most of an hour against a 9 AM departure.
How much does a cab from Delhi to Rishikesh cost?
A cab from Delhi to Rishikesh starts at ₹3,300 for an AC sedan, ₹4,500 for an Ertiga, ₹5,400 for an Innova Crysta and ₹6,900 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. Outstation trips are billed on a 300 km per day minimum. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
How is the Delhi to Rishikesh drive broken up?
The route passes Meerut then Muzaffarnagar then Roorkee then Haridwar. On a 5-6 hours journey that is a natural set of stages: take the first break around Meerut before the traffic thins, and plan the longer halt near Roorkee.
When should you avoid travelling from Delhi to Rishikesh?
September to November and February to May. Monsoon is lush but risky for river activities. Those windows are about the road rather than the forecast - a closed or damaged stretch changes the journey time, not just the comfort. Confirm conditions before booking in the months named above.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Delhi to Rishikesh?
A one-way cab is cheaper when you only need the drop - you do not pay for the empty return. Choose a round trip when you want the same car and driver waiting, which is normally better value for a same-day return on a 5-6 hours route.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Delhi to Rishikesh?
Self-driving Delhi to Rishikesh costs roughly ₹1,786 in fuel one way at about 14 km/l. A Triveni cab includes fuel in the fare, so toll and state tax are the only extras.
Book Delhi to Rishikesh or explore the cities
Other ways to travel Delhi → Rishikesh
Same corridor, different options — compare fares, vehicles, distance and tolls.
Book at Delhi and Rishikesh
Tours, hourly hire and airport pickups in the cities this route connects.
Get a Quick Quote in 2 Min
Reply on WhatsApp in ~2 min · No spam · Free quote
Get Instant Quote
4.9★ Rated · 10,000+ Trips · Instant Confirmation