Haridwar to Rishikesh Road Distance: 25 km · 30-45 minutes · Cab from ₹2,200
Haridwar → → Rishikesh
Darshan timings, ghat-side drops and drivers who know the aarti schedule.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
25km
Drive time
30hrs
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Driving Haridwar 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 Haridwar to Rishikesh road is actually like
Short as it is, this road has two halves. The first ten kilometres out of Haridwar on NH-7 run flat beside the Ganga canal through the ashram belt and past the BHEL township to Raiwala, with the Rajaji forest on your left and the odd roadside chai stall. At the Nepali Farm junction the Dehradun road comes in from the west, and from there the Ganga itself appears alongside for the run into Rishikesh, past the rafting launch points and into the Triveni Ghat and Ram Jhula turn-offs. Parking at the bridges is very tight, so our drivers use the Tapovan side. The forest edge past Raiwala is an elephant crossing, and in the evening the herds do come out onto the road, the one thing to respect on an otherwise easy drive. In Shravan, through July and early August, the Kanwar pilgrims fill this road on foot and traffic is regulated, and the monsoon puts the Ganga in full spate and stops the rafting. Winter is the calm time: cool mornings, no crowds, and the river low and green.
How far is Rishikesh from Haridwar?
The distance from Haridwar to Rishikesh is 25 km by road via NH-7, and the drive takes about 30-45 minutes. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹2,200 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
25 km
Drive Time
30-45 minutes
Cab From
₹2,200
Fuel (self-drive)
₹179
Haridwar to Rishikesh distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 25 km (16 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 30-45 minutes
- Best route / highway
- NH-7
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹2,200 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹2,500 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹2,800 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹2,800 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹179 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Haridwar to Rishikesh: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 25 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 30-45 minutes
- Cost
- From ₹2,200
- 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
- 31-45 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 Haridwar to Rishikesh, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Haridwar 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 25 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
Year-round. Adventure activities best February to May.
Local insider tip
The drive along the Ganges is beautiful. Both cities can be covered in a day trip.
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Haridwar to Rishikesh FAQs
What is the distance from Haridwar to Rishikesh by road?
The road distance from Haridwar to Rishikesh is 25 km via NH-7. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Haridwar to Rishikesh?
About 30-45 minutes via NH-7, which makes this a full day behind the wheel rather than a half-day trip. A 5-6 AM start is what gets you in before dark; leaving late turns the last stretch into night driving.
How much does a cab from Haridwar to Rishikesh cost?
A cab from Haridwar to Rishikesh starts at ₹2,200 for an AC sedan, ₹2,500 for an Ertiga, ₹2,800 for an Innova Crysta and ₹2,800 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. At 25 km this is quoted on the 4 hr / 40 km local package, with distance past 40 km added at the per-km rate. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Is Haridwar to Rishikesh a direct drive?
Yes. There is no town on the way worth planning a halt around, so the 25 km runs as one continuous leg. That makes the timing predictable, which is the main advantage of a route like this.
Should you break the Haridwar to Rishikesh journey overnight?
At 30-45 minutes it is doable in one day with an early start and many passengers do it. Two things change the answer: a driver on a run this long needs real rest breaks, and arriving after dark somewhere unfamiliar is the part people regret. If the schedule allows, an overnight halt near the midpoint splits it comfortably.
What is the best time to travel from Haridwar to Rishikesh?
Year-round. Adventure activities best February to May. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Rishikesh end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Haridwar to Rishikesh?
For a 25 km run the local package usually covers both legs, so the question is how long you need the car rather than which direction. Hourly retention beats two separate drops if you are returning the same day.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Haridwar to Rishikesh?
Self-driving Haridwar to Rishikesh costs roughly ₹179 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.
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