How to travel from Mumbai to Rishikesh, India

The distance between Mumbai and Rishikesh is around 1,380km (857 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mumbai to Rishikesh by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Dehra Dun (DED).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,165($90)
Operated by

GoAir

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train
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train
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Train

Take the train to Vasai Road and then to Yog Nagari Rishikesh.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹875($11)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Surat Bus Stand then Udaipur and then to Haridwar.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,695($59)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Rishīkesh.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Distance1,605km (997 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mumbai and Rishikesh

There are several options for getting from Mumbai to Rishikesh by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,165 ($90).

The distance between Mumbai and Rishikesh is around 1,380km (857 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,343km (834 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Mumbai and Rishikesh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mumbai to Rishikesh is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ₹7,165 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Mumbai and Rishikesh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹875 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mumbai and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mumbai to Rishikesh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vasai Road. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Mumbai Suburban Railway and Indian Railways run train services between Mumbai and Rishikesh. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 1h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mumbai and Rishikesh. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mumbai to Rishikesh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Omkareshwar Mandir, Surat Bus Stand, Surat, Udaipur and Haridwar. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Purple Bus and RSRTC run regular bus services between Mumbai and Rishikesh. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mumbai and Rishikesh. Flights depart from Mumbai (BOM) and arrive at Dehra Dun (DED). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Mumbai and Rishikesh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.

GoAir, IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, Vistara and Air India Limited fly between Mumbai and Rishikesh. Flights depart from Mumbai (BOM) and and arrive into Dehra Dun (DED). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.

The flight from Mumbai to Rishikesh typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Mumbai (BOM) and and arrive into Dehra Dun (DED).

The closest major airport to Rishikesh is Dehradun Airport (DED) (DED) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Rishikesh. Chandigarh Airport (IXC) (IXC) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Mumbai and Rishikesh. The distance is around 1,605km (997 miles) by road and it will take around 23hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mumbai to Rishikesh is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ₹7,165 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mumbai and Rishikesh

Transport options from Mumbai to Rishikesh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 15m
₹7,165($90)
every 15 mins1,380km (857 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
₹875($11)
once a week1,649km (1,024 miles)
Bus
1 day 16h
₹4,695($59)
once daily1,723km (1,071 miles)
Drive
23hrs
₹13,050($165)
on demand1,605km (997 miles)

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Airports near Rishikesh

The following major airports near Rishikesh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

DED
Dehradun Airport (DED)
Domestic Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Rishikesh
IXC
Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Rishikesh
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
International Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Rishikesh