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Rishikesh to Munger

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

1250 kmDistance
25 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹13850
Sedan₹16350
SUV₹21400
Innova / MUV₹23950
Tempo Traveller₹27800
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1380
AC Seater₹2250
Non-AC Sleeper₹2000
AC Sleeper₹2880
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3550
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Train
Sleeper₹780
Economy₹1280
Third AC₹1780
Second AC₹2530
First AC₹3530
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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 Munger

1250 km · ~27h · About 25h of driving split over 3 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. 117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 417

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 567

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 717

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

  7. 117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 833

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 983

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1133

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

  10. 117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Munger

    Munger, Bihar

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 Munger

1250 km · ~27h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~625 km

    ~13h 53m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,800

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 625)

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

  4. change point 1 → Munger

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~625 km

    ~13h 53m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,800

  5. Arrive in Munger

    Munger, Bihar

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 Munger

Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Sahibpur Kamal Jn for Munger.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 22h 35m in total

Haridwar Amritsar Jan Shatabdi Express#12053 · Jan Shatabdi
02:35 PMHaridwar Jn
31m5 stops
03:06 PMLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 53m wait

AMRITSAR - NEW JALPAIGURI Karmabhoomi Exp#12408 · Superfast
03:59 PMLaksar Jn
21h 11m188 stops
01:10 PM+1dMansi Jn

1 change · 22h 35m in total

Haridwar Chandigarh Una Link Jan Shatabdi Express#12063 · Jan Shatabdi
02:35 PMHaridwar Jn
31m5 stops
03:06 PMLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 53m wait

AMRITSAR - NEW JALPAIGURI Karmabhoomi Exp#12408 · Superfast
03:59 PMLaksar Jn
21h 11m188 stops
01:10 PM+1dMansi Jn

1 change · 23h 5m in total

Haridwar Shri Ganganagar InterCity Express#14711 · Express
02:05 PMHaridwar Jn
28m5 stops
02:33 PMLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 1h 26m wait

AMRITSAR - NEW JALPAIGURI Karmabhoomi Exp#12408 · Superfast
03:59 PMLaksar Jn
21h 11m188 stops
01:10 PM+1dMansi Jn

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 Munger: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rishikesh to Munger is about 1250 km by road, roughly 25 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1250 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,850 · Sedan ₹16,350 · SUV ₹21,400 · Innova / MUV ₹23,950 · Tempo Traveller ₹27,800
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,380 · AC Seater ₹2,250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,000 · AC Sleeper ₹2,880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,550
  • Train: Sleeper ₹780 · Economy ₹1,280 · Third AC ₹1,780 · Second AC ₹2,530 · First AC ₹3,530

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

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