Rishikesh and New Delhi are about 196 km (122 miles) apart as the crow flies. The best way to travel between them is usually a train, bus or short drive. Here are your options.
Distance
196 km
In miles
122 mi
Best way
train, bus or short drive
Ways to get from Rishikesh to New Delhi
Train or busRecommended
~2.5h if a direct line exists
Often the most scenic and city-centre-to-city-centre option.
DriveRecommended
~2.5h behind the wheel
Great for flexibility and stops, assumes a land route is available.
Times are estimates from straight-line distance to help you plan, always check live schedules and whether a land route exists before booking.
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Rishikesh to New Delhi: questions
How far is New Delhi from Rishikesh?+
Rishikesh and New Delhi are about 196 km (122 miles) apart in a straight line. The actual travel distance by road or air will be a little longer.
Can you travel overland from Rishikesh to New Delhi?+
Yes, at roughly 196 km apart, a train, bus or drive is realistic where a land route exists, and often more scenic than flying.