Delhi → Uttarakhand
Delhi to Rishikesh carpool
- 235 kmby road
- 3 hr 56 mindriving
- ₹350–₹820typical per seat
Rishikesh sits about 20 km past Haridwar, so most drivers on this route are really doing the Delhi–Haridwar run and continuing. That works in your favour: search results here include cars headed for Dehradun that will drop you at Rishikesh on the way. Weekend supply is much better than midweek.
Rides on this route
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Delhi to Rishikesh: how the options compare
| Option | Typical cost per person | Typical journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool (SideSeat) | ₹350 – ₹820 | 3 hr 54 min |
| Train | ₹140 – ₹750 | 4 hr 42 min |
| Bus | ₹280 – ₹520 | 5 hr 54 min |
| Outstation cab | ₹3,350 – ₹4,550 for the whole car | 3 hr 54 min |
Train, bus and cab figures are indicative ranges worked out from the distance, not live fares — check the operator before you travel. Carpool prices come from SideSeat's own distance-based cost-sharing bands.
Common questions
How far is Rishikesh from Delhi by road?
Delhi to Rishikesh is about 235 km by road.
How long does the drive from Delhi to Rishikesh take?
The drive takes roughly 3 hr 56 min in normal traffic. Leaving early usually saves time on the city stretches at either end.
How much does a carpool seat from Delhi to Rishikesh cost?
Seats on this route are typically ₹350 to ₹820. SideSeat prices a seat from the distance travelled so passengers share the driver's costs — it is not a fare, and there is no surge pricing.
Which towns are on the way from Delhi to Rishikesh?
Drivers on this route commonly pass Baghpat, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Roorkee. You can join or get off at any of them, and the seat price is worked out for the leg you actually travel.
Can I be picked up somewhere along the route?
Yes. SideSeat matches you to any driver whose route passes within about 20 km of your pickup and drop-off, not only to drivers whose trip starts and ends exactly where yours does — so you will see rides a strict Delhi-to-Rishikesh search would miss.
Is carpooling from Delhi to Rishikesh cheaper than a cab?
Usually, yes — an outstation cab on this route is charged per kilometre for the whole car, while a carpool seat only covers your share of a trip the driver was already making. The comparison table above shows indicative figures for each option.
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