Rishikesh to Shivpuri
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 677 km
Approx Duration: 15 hrs
Route overview
Rishikesh to Shivpuri is about 677 km by road, roughly 15 hours of travel time.
By car: Rishikesh to Shivpuri
About 14h of driving split over 2 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.
- 189 km (about 3h 46m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 339. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 489. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 189 km (about 3h 46m of driving) — Arrive in Shivpuri
By bus: Rishikesh to Shivpuri
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Shivpuri. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~677 km Takes about 15h 3m. Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,950.
- Arrive in Shivpuri
By train: Rishikesh to Shivpuri
The nearest railway stations are Raiwala for Rishikesh and Shivpuri for Shivpuri. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- DEHRADUN - INDORE Exp (14318) — departs 07:14 AM from Raiwala, arrives 09:06 PM at Shivpuri, 13h 52m
- With one change, 14h 16m in total: Haridwar-Mumbai LTT AC Express (12172) 06:40 PM Haridwar Jn to 04:36 AM Gwalior Jn, then Gwalior Bhopal InterCity Express (12198) 06:15 AM Gwalior Jn to 08:56 AM Kolaras — change at Gwalior Jn (about 1h 39m wait)
- With one change, 15h 33m in total: Utkal Express (18478) 06:00 AM Haridwar Jn to 06:09 AM Ikkar, then DEHRADUN - INDORE Exp (14318) 07:53 AM Ikkar to 09:33 PM Kolaras — change at Ikkar (about 1h 44m wait)
- With one change, 15h 46m in total: Utkal Express (18478) 06:00 AM Haridwar Jn to 08:01 AM Tapri Jn, then Amritsar Indore Express (19326) 10:01 AM Tapri Jn to 09:46 PM Kolaras — change at Tapri Jn (about 2h wait)
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 677 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,550 · Sedan ₹8,900 · SUV ₹11,660 · Innova / MUV ₹13,060 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,190
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹740 · AC Seater ₹1,220 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,080 · AC Sleeper ₹1,560 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,950
- Train: Sleeper ₹440 · Economy ₹710 · Third AC ₹980 · Second AC ₹1,380 · First AC ₹1,930
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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