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Coimbatore to Rishikesh

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.

2762 kmDistance
55.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹1,05,603
Ertiga₹1,34,604
Innova₹1,40,405
Innova Crysta₹1,72,906
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,39,008

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3,040
AC Seater₹4,970
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,420
AC Sleeper₹6,350
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7,780
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Train
Sleeper₹1,690
Economy₹2,790
Third AC₹3,900
Second AC₹5,550
First AC₹7,760
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Coimbatore to Rishikesh

2762 km · ~59h 54m · About 55h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Coimbatore

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 95 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 395

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 545

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 695

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 95 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 789

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 939

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1089

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 95 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1184

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1334

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1484

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 95 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1578

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1728

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1878

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 95 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1973

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2123

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2273

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 95 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2367

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2517

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2667

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  22. 95 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Rishikesh

    Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Coimbatore to Rishikesh

2762 km · ~61h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Coimbatore

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Coimbatore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Coimbatore → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~921 km

    ~20h 28m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,630

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 921)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~921 km

    ~20h 28m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,630

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1841)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Rishikesh

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~921 km

    ~20h 28m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,630

  7. Arrive in Rishikesh

    Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Coimbatore to Rishikesh

Nearest railway stations: Coimbatore North for Coimbatore, Raiwala for Rishikesh.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 48h 30m in total

Kerala Express#12625 · Superfast
08:00 PMCoimbatore Jn
39h 20m302 stops
11:20 AM+2dMathura Jn

Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 40m wait

Utkal Express#18477 · Express
12:00 PMMathura Jn
8h 30m56 stops
08:30 PMHaridwar Jn

1 change · 48h 34m in total

Kerala Express#12625 · Superfast
08:00 PMCoimbatore Jn
41h 33m320 stops
01:33 PM+2dTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 1h 45m wait

Dehradun Jan Shatabdi Express#12055 · Jan Shatabdi
03:18 PMTilak Bridge
5h 16m43 stops
08:34 PMDoiwala

1 change · 50h 37m in total

KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
01:45 AMCoimbatore Jn
10h 46m94 stops
12:31 PMKavali

Change trains at Kavali — about 42m wait

Chennai Chandigarh Express Slip#12687-Slip · Superfast
01:13 PMKavali
39h 9m275 stops
04:22 AM+2dDoiwala

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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.

Coimbatore to Rishikesh: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Coimbatore to Rishikesh is about 2762 km by road, roughly 55.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2762 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,05,603 · Ertiga ₹1,34,604 · Innova ₹1,40,405 · Innova Crysta ₹1,72,906 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,39,008
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,040 · AC Seater ₹4,970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,420 · AC Sleeper ₹6,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,780
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,690 · Economy ₹2,790 · Third AC ₹3,900 · Second AC ₹5,550 · First AC ₹7,760

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Rishikesh.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Coimbatore to Rishikesh. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Tumakuru335 km from Coimbatore

    Karnataka

  2. Bidar1000 km from Coimbatore

    Karnataka

  3. Narmadapuram1700 km from Coimbatore

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Ashoknagar1960 km from Coimbatore

    Madhya Pradesh

  5. Gwalior2200 km from Coimbatore

    Madhya Pradesh

  6. Firozabad2340 km from Coimbatore

    Uttar Pradesh

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Things to Do in Rishikesh

Attend Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan

Join the nightly ceremony at Parmarth Niketan, where hundreds of lamps are lit and offered to the Ganges, accompanied by chanting and hymns. The atmosphere is deeply…

1-2 hours

River Rafting on the Ganges

Raft the exhilarating rapids of the Shivpuri-Kaudiyala stretch, offering grades II to IV. The season runs from mid-September to mid-June, with options for both…

2-4 hours

Walk Across Laxman Jhula

Cross the iconic suspension bridge, built in 1929, and enjoy panoramic views of the Ganges and the surrounding hills. Legend says Lakshmana crossed the river here on a…

30-45 minutes

Yoga Class in an Ashram

Take a yoga or meditation class at one of the many ashrams, such as Parmarth Niketan or Sivananda Ashram. Classes are typically held in the morning and are suitable for…

1-2 hours

Explore the Beatles Ashram

Visit the abandoned ashram where The Beatles stayed in 1968, now a heritage site with vibrant murals and graffiti. It's a fascinating blend of rock history and…

1-2 hours

Day Trip to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

Drive 32 km into the hills to this ancient temple dedicated to Shiva, where he is said to have consumed the poison from the churning of the ocean. The winding road…

Half-day

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Suggested Rishikesh Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Cross Laxman Jhula (1929 suspension bridge) and take in views of the Ganges.
  • Explore the Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia) and its colorful murals and meditation cells.
  • Visit Swarg Ashram's vegetarian-only zone and browse its shops and cafes.

Day 2Day 2

  • Drive to Shivpuri (about 30 min) and do a 16 km rafting stretch (Grade II-III, season mid-Sep to mid-Jun).
  • Stop at a sandy beach for a cliff jump and swim (if water levels permit).
  • Walk across Ram Jhula (1986) and visit the nearby ghats and temples.

Day 3Day 3

  • Drive or take a shared taxi to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (32 km) and offer prayers at the shrine associated with Shiva's…
  • Return to Rishikesh and visit Triveni Ghat for a morning dip or just to watch the rituals.
  • Optional: Head to Mohanchatti for bungee jumping at Jumpin Heights (if you have a few extra hours).
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Extend Your Trip

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About 50 km by road

Rishikesh → Mussoorie

About 55 km by road

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About 60 km by road

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