How to travel from Rishikesh to Thane, India

The distance between Rishikesh and Thane is around 1,388km (862 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out ThaneRishikesh if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,240($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 Dadar.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹955($12)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Udaipur then Surat and then to Mumbai Borivali(E).

  • 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 Thāne.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Distance1,589km (987 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rishikesh and Thane

There are several options for getting from Rishikesh to Thane by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,240 ($90).

The distance between Rishikesh and Thane is around 1,388km (862 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,327km (824 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Rishikesh and Thane by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rishikesh to Thane is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₹7,240 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Rishikesh and Thane, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Indian Railways and Mumbai Suburban Railway run train services between Rishikesh and Thane. 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 Rishikesh and Thane. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs once daily.

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

RSRTC and Purple Bus run regular bus services between Rishikesh and Thane. 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 Rishikesh and Thane. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) and arrive at Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

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

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

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

The closest major airport to Thane is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) (BOM) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Thane. Pune Airport (PNQ) (PNQ) and Ozar Airport (ISK) (ISK) 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 Rishikesh and Thane. The distance is around 1,589km (987 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rishikesh to Thane is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₹7,240 ($90).

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Transport options from Rishikesh to Thane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 20m
₹7,240($90)
every 15 mins1,388km (862 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
₹955($12)
once a week1,669km (1,037 miles)
Bus
1 day 16h
₹4,695($59)
once daily1,749km (1,087 miles)
Drive
22h 50m
₹12,895($160)
on demand1,589km (987 miles)

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Airports near Thane

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

BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Thane
PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Thane
ISK
Ozar Airport (ISK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Thane