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Erode to Rishikesh

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

2711 kmDistance
54.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹1,03,783
Ertiga₹1,32,248
Innova₹1,37,941
Innova Crysta₹1,69,907
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,34,724

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,980
AC Seater₹4,880
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,340
AC Sleeper₹6,240
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7,640
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Train
Sleeper₹1,660
Economy₹2,740
Third AC₹3,830
Second AC₹5,450
First AC₹7,620
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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: Erode to Rishikesh

2711 km · ~58h 53m · About 54h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Erode

    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. 87 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 387

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 537

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 687

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

  7. 87 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 775

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 925

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1075

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

  10. 87 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1162

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1312

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1462

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

  13. 87 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1549

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1699

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1849

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

  16. 87 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1936

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2086

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2236

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

  19. 87 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2324

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2474

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2624

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

  22. 87 km · 1h 45m 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: Erode to Rishikesh

2711 km · ~60h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Erode

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

  2. Erode → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~904 km

    ~20h 5m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 904)

    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) · ~904 km

    ~20h 5m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1807)

    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) · ~904 km

    ~20h 5m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580

  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: Erode to Rishikesh

Nearest railway stations: Erode Jn for Erode, Raiwala for Rishikesh.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 47h 5m in total

Kerala Express#12625 · Superfast
09:25 PMIngur
37h 55m290 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 · 47h 9m in total

Kerala Express#12625 · Superfast
09:25 PMIngur
40h 8m308 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 · 49h 17m in total

TIRUNELVELI - KATRA Exp#16787 · Express
03:05 AMErode Jn
9h 15m78 stops
12:20 PMS Venkteswrpalm

Change trains at S Venkteswrpalm — about 41m wait

Chennai Chandigarh Express Slip#12687-Slip · Superfast
01:01 PMS Venkteswrpalm
39h 21m276 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.

Erode to Rishikesh: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Erode to Rishikesh is about 2711 km by road, roughly 54.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2711 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,03,783 · Ertiga ₹1,32,248 · Innova ₹1,37,941 · Innova Crysta ₹1,69,907 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,34,724
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,980 · AC Seater ₹4,880 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,340 · AC Sleeper ₹6,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,640
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,660 · Economy ₹2,740 · Third AC ₹3,830 · Second AC ₹5,450 · First AC ₹7,620

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 Erode to Rishikesh. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Bengaluru235 km from Erode

    Karnataka

  2. Kurnool650 km from Erode

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Yavatmal1310 km from Erode

    Maharashtra

  4. Sanchi1755 km from Erode

    Madhya Pradesh

  5. Gwalior2150 km from Erode

    Madhya Pradesh

  6. Agra2290 km from Erode

    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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Rishikesh → Devprayag

About 40 km by road

Rishikesh → Dehradun

About 50 km by road

Rishikesh → Mussoorie

About 55 km by road

Rishikesh → Kotdwar

About 60 km by road

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