Chhapra to Rishikesh
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Chhapra, Bihar to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
Approx Distance: 1035 km
Approx Duration: 23 hrs
Route overview
Chhapra to Rishikesh is about 1035 km by road, roughly 23 hours of travel time.
By car: Chhapra to Rishikesh
About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chhapra. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 195 km (about 3h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 345. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 495. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 195 km (about 3h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 690. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 840. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 195 km (about 3h 54m of driving) — Arrive in Rishikesh
By bus: Chhapra to Rishikesh
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chhapra. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chhapra. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chhapra → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~518 km Takes about 11h 31m. Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,500.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 518). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Rishikesh. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Rishikesh. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~518 km Takes about 11h 31m. Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,500.
- Arrive in Rishikesh
By train: Chhapra to Rishikesh
The nearest railway stations are Chhapra for Chhapra and Raiwala for Rishikesh. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Kumbh Express (12369) — departs 09:39 PM from Kulharia, arrives 04:15 PM (+1 day) at Haridwar Jn, 18h 36m
- Upasana Express (12327) — departs 09:39 PM from Kulharia, arrives 04:30 PM (+1 day) at Raiwala, 18h 51m
- With one change, 17h 53m in total: DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp (12423) 10:22 PM Koelwar to 09:54 AM Ghaziabad, then Valsad-Haridwar Exp (12911) 11:42 AM Ghaziabad to 04:15 PM Haridwar Jn — change at Ghaziabad (about 1h 48m wait)
- With one change, 17h 53m in total: Guwahati-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (22423) 10:22 PM Koelwar to 09:56 AM Ghaziabad, then Valsad-Haridwar Exp (12911) 11:42 AM Ghaziabad to 04:15 PM Haridwar Jn — change at Ghaziabad (about 1h 46m wait)
- With one change, 18h 15m in total: Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (12305) 10:00 PM Koelwar to 09:42 AM Ghaziabad, then Valsad-Haridwar Exp (12911) 11:42 AM Ghaziabad to 04:15 PM Haridwar Jn — change at Ghaziabad (about 2h wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1035 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,490 · Sedan ₹13,560 · SUV ₹17,750 · Innova / MUV ₹19,870 · Tempo Traveller ₹23,070
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,140 · AC Seater ₹1,860 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,660 · AC Sleeper ₹2,380 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,950
- Train: Sleeper ₹650 · Economy ₹1,070 · Third AC ₹1,480 · Second AC ₹2,100 · First AC ₹2,930
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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