Thane to Rishikesh
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Thane, Maharashtra to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
Approx Distance: 1717 km
Approx Duration: 38.2 hrs
Route overview
Thane to Rishikesh is about 1717 km by road, roughly 38.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Thane to Rishikesh
About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Thane. 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.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 429. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 579. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 729. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 859. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1009. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1159. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1288. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1438. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1588. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Arrive in Rishikesh
By bus: Thane to Rishikesh
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Thane. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thane. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Thane → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~859 km Takes about 19h 5m. Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,460.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 859). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Rishikesh. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Rishikesh. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~859 km Takes about 19h 5m. Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,460.
- Arrive in Rishikesh
By train: Thane to Rishikesh
The nearest railway stations are Thane for Thane and Raiwala for Rishikesh. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Mumbai LTT -Haridwar AC Express (12171) — departs 08:12 AM from Kalva, arrives 01:15 PM (+1 day) at Haridwar Jn, 29h 3m
- Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express (12287) — departs 11:36 AM from Kopar Road, arrives 04:30 PM (+1 day) at Raiwala, 28h 54m
- With one change, 27h 15m in total: Pune - Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Duronto Express (12263) 01:00 PM Kalyan Jn to 05:33 AM Mathura Jn, then Valsad-Haridwar Exp (12911) 07:45 AM Mathura Jn to 04:15 PM Haridwar Jn — change at Mathura Jn (about 2h 12m wait)
- With one change, 28h 16m in total: Pune - Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Duronto Express (12263) 01:00 PM Kalyan Jn to 05:33 AM Mathura Jn, then Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express (12287) 08:30 AM Mathura Jn to 05:16 PM Doiwala — change at Mathura Jn (about 2h 57m wait)
- With one change, 28h 32m in total: Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express (12997) 11:43 AM Kopar Road to 02:55 PM Valsad, then Valsad-Haridwar Exp (12911) 03:40 PM Valsad to 04:15 PM Haridwar Jn — change at Valsad (about 45m 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 1717 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,990 · Sedan ₹22,420 · SUV ₹29,340 · Innova / MUV ₹32,820 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,070
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,890 · AC Seater ₹3,090 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,750 · AC Sleeper ₹3,950 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,860
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,060 · Economy ₹1,750 · Third AC ₹2,430 · Second AC ₹3,460 · First AC ₹4,840
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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