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Rishikesh to Maradu

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

2931 kmDistance

58.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹32340

Sedan₹38200

SUV₹49980

Innova / MUV₹55890

Tempo Traveller₹64780

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3220

AC Seater₹5280

Non-AC Sleeper₹4690

AC Sleeper₹6740

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8260

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Train

Sleeper₹1790

Economy₹2960

Third AC₹4130

Second AC₹5890

First AC₹8240

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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.

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By Car: Rishikesh to Maradu

2931 km · ~63h 17m · About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

Start from Rishikesh
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 419
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 569
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 719
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 837
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 987
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1137
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1256
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1406
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1556
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1675
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1825
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1975
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2094
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2244
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2394
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2512
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2662
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2812
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Maradu
Maradu, Kerala
Hotels in Maradu

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 Maradu

2931 km · ~65h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. 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) · ~977 km
~21h 43m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,790
Search buses Rishikesh to Maradu
Change buses at a major city (around km 977)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Maradu. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~977 km
~21h 43m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,790
Search buses Rishikesh to Maradu
Change buses at a major city (around km 1954)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Maradu. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 2 → Maradu
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~977 km
~21h 43m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,790
Search buses Rishikesh to Maradu
Arrive in Maradu
Maradu, Kerala
Hotels in Maradu

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 Maradu

Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Mulanturutti for Maradu.

Direct trains

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast

07:15 AMRaiwala

51h 51m418 stops

11:06 AM^+2dMulanturutti

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Other options with a change

1 change · 51h 33m in total

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast

06:37 AMDoiwala

21h 23m189 stops

04:00 AM^+1dVadodara Jn

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Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 20m wait

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast

05:20 AMVadodara Jn

28h 50m215 stops

10:10 AM^+1dErnakulam Jn

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1 change · 52h 10m in total

Utkal Express#18478 · Express

06:00 AMHaridwar Jn

5h 36m39 stops

11:36 AMPragati Maidan

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

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti

01:54 PMPragati Maidan

44h 16m369 stops

10:10 AM^+2dErnakulam Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 52h 13m in total

Uttranchal Express#19566 · Express

06:37 AMDoiwala

6h 33m43 stops

01:10 PMTilak Bridge

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Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 40m wait

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast

01:50 PMTilak Bridge

45h370 stops

10:50 AM^+2dErnakulam Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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