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Rishikesh to Mapusa

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Mapusa, Goa.

2176 kmDistance
43.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24040
Sedan₹28390
SUV₹37140
Innova / MUV₹41540
Tempo Traveller₹48170
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2390
AC Seater₹3920
Non-AC Sleeper₹3480
AC Sleeper₹5000
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6140
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Train
Sleeper₹1340
Economy₹2210
Third AC₹3080
Second AC₹4380
First AC₹6120
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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 Mapusa

2176 km · ~46h 51m · About 44h of driving split over 5 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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 435

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 585

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 735

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

  7. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 870

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1020

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1170

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

  10. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1306

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1456

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1606

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

  13. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1741

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1891

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2041

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

  16. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Mapusa

    Mapusa, Goa

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 Mapusa

2176 km · ~48h 21m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  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 → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~725 km

    ~16h 7m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 725)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mapusa. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~725 km

    ~16h 7m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1451)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mapusa. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Mapusa

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~725 km

    ~16h 7m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080

  7. Arrive in Mapusa

    Mapusa, Goa

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 Mapusa

Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Thivim for Mapusa.

Direct trains

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
07:15 AMRaiwala
35h 28m303 stops
06:43 PM+1dThivim

Other options with a change

1 change · 36h 18m in total

Uttranchal Express#19566 · Express
06:37 AMDoiwala
6h 33m43 stops
01:10 PMTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 40m wait

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
01:50 PMTilak Bridge
29h 5m258 stops
06:55 PM+1dKarmali

1 change · 36h 26m in total

Utkal Express#18478 · Express
06:00 AMHaridwar Jn
5h 36m39 stops
11:36 AMPragati Maidan

Change trains at Pragati Maidan — about 2h 18m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
01:54 PMPragati Maidan
28h 32m256 stops
06:26 PM+1dKarmali

1 change · 36h 50m in total

Dehradun Jan Shatabdi Express#12056 · Jan Shatabdi
05:36 AMDoiwala
5h 22m43 stops
10:58 AMTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 2h 51m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
01:49 PMTilak Bridge
28h 37m257 stops
06:26 PM+1dKarmali

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 Mapusa: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rishikesh to Mapusa is about 2176 km by road, roughly 43.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2176 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,040 · Sedan ₹28,390 · SUV ₹37,140 · Innova / MUV ₹41,540 · Tempo Traveller ₹48,170
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,390 · AC Seater ₹3,920 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,480 · AC Sleeper ₹5,000 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,140
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,340 · Economy ₹2,210 · Third AC ₹3,080 · Second AC ₹4,380 · First AC ₹6,120

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

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