Transfers from Delhi Airport to Rishikesh

Delhi Airport to Rishikesh: Transfers and Taxi

Transfer from Delhi Airport to Rishikesh

With the countless amazing sights to behold and things to do in this city, you definitely will need all the strength, time, and cheer you can get. But first, upon arriving at the Indira Gandhi air hub you will face the challenge of what transport to take to get from the air hub to the magnificent city. The truth is, there are cabs, buses, and metro, but most of them will give so much inconvenience and hassle which may ruin your mood and waste your time and energy. Take care of your ride now by booking a transfer.

With Kiwitaxi, you choose the car class you want, pay in advance online, and upon your arrival at the air hub, there will be a driver waiting. He will help with your luggage and then take you straight to your destination for you to begin your adventure.

This saves you a lot of time and rids you of the strain typical of the other means of public transport available here. With the metro, there will be a lot of stops where you'll have to move from one train or bus to the other, dragging your luggage along. The buses take more than double the normal travel time, and cabs offer the least convenience.

With our service, comfort, safety, and a straightforward journey are guaranteed. The ride costs from 88 dollars and takes 4 h 35 min.

Taxi from Delhi Airport to Rishikesh

Taxi fare from Delhi Airport to Rishikesh is around Rs 2500 (32 dollars) but the price depends on your bargaining tactics. The trip will take approximately 4 hours.

There are lots of official black-and-yellow cabs on this route and you will see them close to the terminals. Cabs offer less comfort and you may have a hard time getting a good car unless you have the time to wait. Some of them carry excess passengers and the vehicles are usually not air-conditioned.

Avoid taking the unofficial ones as some drivers here are basically out to strip you of your penny. There have also been reported cases of female solo travelers getting harassed by cabmen. 

You can book a cab using the Uber app. Other common apps available for this destination include Ola, Meru, Fasttrack, Savaari. Booking a cab in advance ensures you will get a car immediately on your arrival. However, they often add waiting charges.

Public Transport from Delhi Airport to Rishikesh

1. A flight from Delhi lands at Dehra Dun air hub. From here, take a taxi to Rishikesh. The total time on this route is 1 hour and the costs make Rs 718 - Rs 1617.

2. The Airport Express metro departs from Terminal 3 (Orange Line) and stops at New Delhi Station. Then, you need to change to the New Delhi train. It then makes a stop at Ghaziabad and continues on to your destination. The total time taken for this route is 12 h 30 min and the cost is around Rs 100. Despite being cheap, this route takes a lot of time and it is inconvenient to jump from one train to the other.

3. You can also use a bus at Dhaula Kuan. Simply take the Express Metro to Dhaula Kuan and then change to a bus there. The bus will take you to ISBT Kashmere Gate. Change to another bus at Kashmere Gate and stop when you get to your destination. Travel time is 10 h 45 min, and the trip costs a total of about Rs 84 - Rs 214.

4. Another way to use the bus is to take the Express train to Shivaji Stadium. Get off, walk to the stadium terminal and take a bus to ISBT Kashmere Gate. Then proceed as above. The total price and time are approximately the same as above.

In spite of being cheap, there are a lot of stops, walking, and jumping from one vehicle to another when using public transport for this route. It takes a lot of time as well. To avoid all these hitches, book a transfer.

About the Route

The road distance from Indira Gandhi air hub to the destination city is approximately 244 km via NH334. This route passes through Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, and Haridwar and features good roads for a pretty smooth ride.