How to travel from Thane to Rishikesh, India

The distance between Thane and Rishikesh is around 1,391km (864 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 Thane 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.

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

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Fly

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,240($90)
Operated by

GoAir

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3 x bus
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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.

  • Duration22h 45m
  • Distance1,586km (986 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thane and Rishikesh

There are several options for getting from Thane to Rishikesh by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₹4,695 ($59) and will take around 1 day 16h. 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 Thane and Rishikesh is around 1,391km (864 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,327km (824 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Thane and Rishikesh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 45m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Thane and Rishikesh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₹4,695 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Thane and Rishikesh. We recommend that you fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Dehra Dun (DED). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Thane to Rishikesh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Borivali Station, 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 Thane 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 Thane 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 Thane and Rishikesh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.

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

The flight from Thane 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 Thane and Rishikesh. The distance is around 1,586km (986 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

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

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Compare travel optionsbetween Thane and Rishikesh

Transport options from Thane to Rishikesh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 20m
₹7,240($90)
every 15 mins1,391km (864 miles)
Train and Plane6h 45m
₹6,365($80)
every 3 hours1,548km (962 miles)
Bus
1 day 16h
₹4,695($59)
once daily1,721km (1,069 miles)
Drive
22h 45m
₹12,895($160)
on demand1,586km (986 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