Rishikesh to Jhabua
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1158 km
Approx Duration: 25.7 hrs
Route overview
Rishikesh to Jhabua is about 1158 km by road, roughly 25.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Rishikesh to Jhabua
About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rishikesh. 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.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 86 km (about 1h 43m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 386. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 536. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 686. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 86 km (about 1h 43m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 772. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 922. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1072. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 86 km (about 1h 43m of driving) — Arrive in Jhabua
By bus: Rishikesh to Jhabua
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Rishikesh → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~579 km Takes about 12h 52m. Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,670.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 579). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Jhabua. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Jhabua. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~579 km Takes about 12h 52m. Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,670.
- Arrive in Jhabua
By train: Rishikesh to Jhabua
The nearest railway stations are Raiwala for Rishikesh and Meghnagar for Jhabua. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express (12288) — departs 07:15 AM from Raiwala, arrives 01:17 AM (+1 day) at Meghnagar, 18h 2m
- Dehradun - Bandra Terminus Express (19020) — departs 12:55 PM from Haridwar Jn, arrives 04:01 PM (+1 day) at Meghnagar, 27h 6m
- Haridwar Valsad Superfast Express (12912) — departs 06:40 PM from Haridwar Jn, arrives 11:51 AM (+1 day) at Meghnagar, 17h 11m
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 1158 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,840 · Sedan ₹15,150 · SUV ₹19,840 · Innova / MUV ₹22,200 · Tempo Traveller ₹25,780
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,270 · AC Seater ₹2,080 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,850 · AC Sleeper ₹2,660 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,290
- Train: Sleeper ₹720 · Economy ₹1,190 · Third AC ₹1,650 · Second AC ₹2,350 · First AC ₹3,270
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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