Mathura to Haridwar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
Approx Distance: 360 km
Approx Duration: 8 hrs
Route overview
Mathura to Haridwar is about 360 km by road, roughly 8 hours of travel time.
By car: Mathura to Haridwar
About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Mathura. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Gulaothi. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Kiratpur. About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 60 km (about 1h 12m of driving) — Arrive in Haridwar
By bus: Mathura to Haridwar
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Mathura. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mathura. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mathura → Haridwar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~360 km Takes about 8h. Tentative fare ₹400–₹1,060. Usual tea/meal halts: Saidpur (~170 km).
- Arrive in Haridwar
By train: Mathura to Haridwar
The nearest railway stations are Mathura Jn for Mathura and Haridwar Jn for Haridwar. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Mumbai LTT -Haridwar AC Express (12171) — departs 05:03 AM from Bhuteshwar, arrives 01:15 PM at Haridwar Jn, 8h 12m
- Valsad-Haridwar Exp (12911) — departs 07:49 AM from Bhuteshwar, arrives 04:15 PM at Haridwar Jn, 8h 26m
- INDORE - DEHRADUN Exp (14317) — departs 08:13 AM from Bhuteshwar, arrives 04:47 PM at Haridwar Jn, 8h 34m
- Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express (12287) — departs 08:33 AM from Bhuteshwar, arrives 03:57 PM at Haridwar Jn, 7h 24m
- Utkal Express (18477) — departs 12:02 PM from Bhuteshwar, arrives 08:30 PM at Haridwar Jn, 8h 28m
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 360 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,060 · Sedan ₹4,780 · SUV ₹6,270 · Innova / MUV ₹7,040 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,220
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹400 · AC Seater ₹650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹580 · AC Sleeper ₹830 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,060
- Train: Sleeper ₹250 · Economy ₹390 · Third AC ₹530 · Second AC ₹750 · First AC ₹1,040
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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