There are 7 ways to get from Mathura to Rishīkesh by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mathura to ISBT Kashmiri Gate
- Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Rishikesh
7h 34m₹1,097–2,928Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mathura Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikesh18477 / ...
11h 47m₹250–2,000Drive 354.6 km
- Drive from Mathura to Rishīkesh354.6 km
5h₹3,742–5,404Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mathura to Rishīkesh354.6 km
5h₹7,500–9,500Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Mathura Jn to Hazrat Nizamuddin
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dehradun Airport (DED)DEL - DED
5h 3m₹4,641–10,991Train to Jaipur International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Mathura Cant to Gandhinagar Jpr
- Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Dehradun Airport (DED)JAI - DED
7h 42m₹6,588–11,571Train, train to Gwalior Airport, fly
- Take the train from Mathura Jn to Agra Cantt
- Take the train from Agra Cantt to Gwalior Jn.
- Fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Dehradun Airport (DED)GWL - DED
6h 46m₹8,896–15,520
Mathura to Rishīkesh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mathura to Rishīkesh is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 11h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Mathura to Rishīkesh is to drive which takes 5h and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mathura to Rishīkesh. However, there are services departing from Mathura and arriving at Rishikesh via Kashmiri Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mathura Jn and arriving at Yog Nagari Rishikesh. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 47m.
The distance between Mathura and Rishīkesh is 409 km. The road distance is 354.6 km.
The best way to get from Mathura to Rishīkesh without a car is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Mathura to Rishīkesh, including transfers.
Mathura to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Mathura station.
Mathura to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mathura Jn station.
The best way to get from Mathura to Rishīkesh is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 11h 47m.
What companies run services between Mathura, India and Rishīkesh, India?
You can take a bus from Mathura to Rishikesh via ISBT Kashmiri Gate and Kashmiri Gate in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Mathura Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikesh twice daily. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 11h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dehradun Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–8,500
Flights from Jaipur International Airport to Dehradun Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Jaipur International Airport to Dehradun Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Dehradun Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–12,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dehradun Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mathura Jn to Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Mathura Jn to Hazrat Nizamuddin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Mathura Cant to Gandhinagar Jpr
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Mathura Jn to Agra Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Agra Cantt to Gwalior Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +918377971006
- info@laxmiholidays.com
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Mathura to ISBT Kashmiri Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Kashmiri Gate to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Sleeper
- ₹380–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
Om Sai Tour And Travels
Mathura Cab
- Phone
- +91 73 51 47 47 36
- Website
- mathuracab.com
Fauji Tour And Travels
- Phone
- +91 99 58 71 17 63
- Website
- faujitourandtravels.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mathura to Rishīkesh bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at ISBT Kashmiri Gate station.
Mathura to Rishīkesh train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Yog Nagari Rishikesh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mathura to Rishīkesh is 355 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Mathura to Rishīkesh.
There are 1055+ hotels available in Rishīkesh.