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Rishikesh to Bhadarwah

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Bhadarwah, Jammu and Kashmir.

523 kmDistance
10.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5850
Sedan₹6900
SUV₹9040
Innova / MUV₹10140
Tempo Traveller₹11810
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹580
AC Seater₹940
Non-AC Sleeper₹840
AC Sleeper₹1200
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1510
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Train
Sleeper₹340
Economy₹550
Third AC₹760
Second AC₹1080
First AC₹1490
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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: Rishikesh to Bhadarwah

523 km · ~11h 8m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rishikesh

    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. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 262

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 412

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

  5. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bhadarwah

    Bhadarwah, Jammu and Kashmir

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: Rishikesh to Bhadarwah

523 km · ~11h 37m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Rishikesh

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

  2. Rishikesh → Bhadarwah

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~523 km

    ~11h 37m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,510

  3. Arrive in Bhadarwah

    Bhadarwah, Jammu and Kashmir

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

By Train: Rishikesh to Bhadarwah

Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Jammu Tawi (about 84 km away) for Bhadarwah.

Direct trains

Hemkunt Express#14609 · Express
05:50 PMHaridwar Jn
9h 2m69 stops
02:52 AM+1dKathua

Other options with a change

1 change · 10h 35m in total

Haridwar-Barmer Link Express#24887 · Express
07:05 PMHaridwar Jn
3h 30m26 stops
10:35 PMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 45m wait

Jammu Rajdhani Express#12425 · Rajdhani
11:20 PMAmbala Cant Jn
6h 20m52 stops
05:40 AM+1dJammu Tawi

1 change · 11h 5m in total

Haridwar Amritsar Jan Shatabdi Express#12053 · Jan Shatabdi
02:35 PMHaridwar Jn
3h26 stops
05:35 PMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 1h 50m wait

BANDRA TERMINUS - JAMMU TAWI AC Suvidha Special (Starts 4 April)#09021 · Superfast
07:25 PMAmbala Cant Jn
6h 15m64 stops
01:40 AM+1dJammu Tawi

1 change · 11h 5m in total

Haridwar Chandigarh Una Link Jan Shatabdi Express#12063 · Jan Shatabdi
02:35 PMHaridwar Jn
3h26 stops
05:35 PMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 1h 50m wait

BANDRA TERMINUS - JAMMU TAWI AC Suvidha Special (Starts 4 April)#09021 · Superfast
07:25 PMAmbala Cant Jn
6h 15m64 stops
01:40 AM+1dJammu Tawi

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.

Transport Options

Rishikesh to Bhadarwah: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rishikesh to Bhadarwah is about 523 km by road, roughly 10.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 523 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,850 · Sedan ₹6,900 · SUV ₹9,040 · Innova / MUV ₹10,140 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,810
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹580 · AC Seater ₹940 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹840 · AC Sleeper ₹1,200 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,510
  • Train: Sleeper ₹340 · Economy ₹550 · Third AC ₹760 · Second AC ₹1,080 · First AC ₹1,490

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

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