Rishikesh to Haridwar Road Distance: 25 km · 30-45 minutes · Cab from ₹2,200
Rishikesh → Haridwar
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 Rishikesh to Haridwar: 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 Rishikesh to Haridwar 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 Haridwar from Rishikesh?
The distance from Rishikesh to Haridwar is 25 km by road via NH-7, the same road as the outward leg driven in the other direction, and the drive takes about 30-45 minutes. A one-way AC cab is ₹2,200 (sedan), SUV ₹2,500, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹2,800. Toll and parking are extra at actuals.
By Road
25 km
Drive Time
30-45 minutes
Cab From
₹2,200
Fuel (self-drive)
₹179
Rishikesh to Haridwar 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)
- SUV cab fare Innova Crysta / Ertiga · 6-7 seater
- ₹2,500 (₹15/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.
Rishikesh to Haridwar: 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
- 33-42 hrs
- 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
- Not practical
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest but airport transfers needed
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Rishikesh to Haridwar, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Rishikesh to Haridwar cab fare
Fuel and driver included · Tolls and taxes extra
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
SUV
Innova Crysta / Ertiga · 6-7 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 pickup is anywhere in Rishikesh and the drop anywhere in Haridwar. The plazas are the same ones as the outward leg in the other order, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
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Rishikesh to Haridwar FAQs
What is the distance from Rishikesh to Haridwar by road?
Rishikesh to Haridwar is 25 km by road via NH-7. It is the same road as Haridwar to Rishikesh driven in the other direction, so the kilometres, the highway and the toll plazas are the same; only the order of the stops changes.
How long does it take to drive from Rishikesh to Haridwar?
About 30-45 minutes for the 25 km. Good road along the Ganges. Scenic short drive.
What does a one-way cab from Rishikesh to Haridwar cost?
₹2,200 (sedan), SUV ₹2,500, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹2,800. A one-way drop is charged for the outward distance only; tolls, parking and any state permit are extra at actuals, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
Is the return leg from Rishikesh to Haridwar charged differently?
No. The fare is worked from the published rate card on the distance driven, so Rishikesh to Haridwar costs the same as Haridwar to Rishikesh for the same vehicle. What changes on a return booking is only whether you pay for one leg or two.
When is the best time to drive from Rishikesh to Haridwar?
Year-round. Adventure activities best February to May.
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