Dehradun and Rishikesh are connected by road, and buses and taxis travel between the cities. For the Dehradun to Rishikesh journey, you can use Dehradun ISBT or consider rail travel via Haridwar, then continue by road.
- Bus departure point: Dehradun ISBT, near Clement Town.
- Bus route: Uttarakhand Transport Corporation has a Dehradun ISBT–Rishikesh service via Nepali Farm.
- Rail alternative: Haridwar is about 25 km from Rishikesh, with onward travel by bus or taxi.
What is the Dehradun to Rishikesh distance and journey time?
Dehradun is connected to Rishikesh by road, but the Dehradun district does not give a distance or journey time for the trip. Uttarakhand Tourism places Rishikesh on National Highway 58, which connects to Badrinath.
How do you get from Dehradun to Rishikesh by road?
You can travel between Dehradun and Rishikesh by taxi or bus. Uttarakhand Tourism confirms both options are available from Dehradun, but does not provide taxi fares or booking details.
Buses between the cities arrive and depart from Dehradun Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT), near Clement Town. Dehradun Railway Station is 1–2 km from the city centre, and about a 6-minute walk from Siddharth Residency, a hotel.
What should you know about the Dehradun to Rishikesh bus?
Uttarakhand Transport Corporation has a Dehradun ISBT–Rishikesh bus service, including a route via Nepali Farm. Dehradun ISBT is the departure and arrival point for buses between the cities.
Buses depart from Dehradun ISBT every 15 minutes to one hour; that general frequency is not specific to Rishikesh services. Bus types connecting Dehradun with Rishikesh include Volvo, Deluxe, semi-deluxe and Uttarakhand State Transport buses. Service details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Can you travel from Dehradun to Rishikesh by train?
Dehradun has train connections including the Shatabdi Express, Jan Shatabdi Express, Dehradun AC Express, Doon Express, Bandra Express and Amritsar–Dehradun Express. These connections do not establish a direct train service to Rishikesh. How to get from Dehradun Railway Station to the hotel area covers onward transport.
Haridwar is the nearest railhead to Rishikesh, about 25 km away. From Haridwar, the onward trip to Rishikesh takes approximately 45 minutes by bus or half an hour by taxi.
Rishikesh Railway Station has frequent trains, with taxis and buses available onward to Muni-ki-Reti and Swargashram. Train schedules are not given.
How should you plan a Rishikesh day trip and return?
For a day trip, choose between bus and taxi for the road journey, or plan a rail journey via Haridwar followed by onward road transport. Confirm the bus or train service details before you set out, as the general ISBT departure frequency is not a Rishikesh-specific timetable.
In Rishikesh, buses and taxis are available onward to Muni-ki-Reti and Swargashram. You can factor those connections into your return plan. What to do in Rishikesh on a Dehradun day trip can help you plan your time there.
FAQs
Where do Dehradun buses to Rishikesh depart?
Buses between Dehradun and Rishikesh depart from Dehradun ISBT, near Clement Town.
Is there a direct train from Dehradun to Rishikesh?
The train connections given for Dehradun do not establish a direct service to Rishikesh. Haridwar is the nearest railhead to Rishikesh, with onward travel by bus or taxi.
How far is Haridwar from Rishikesh?
Haridwar is about 25 km from Rishikesh. The onward trip takes approximately 45 minutes by bus or half an hour by taxi.