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Rishikesh to Haridwar Taxi Service
Quick answer: Haridwar is about 20 km from Rishikesh and takes 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the Haridwar end — the last 3 km to Har Ki Pauri can take longer than the other 17 on a festival day. Fixed fare, pickup from any ashram, hotel or the Tapovan side, drop wherever you say: the ghats, the station, the bus stand, a hotel. Fares depend on vehicle and whether you need a one-way drop or a round trip — the table below is live from our rate desk. Call 7830211223 to confirm.
How much does a Rishikesh to Haridwar taxi cost?
Private cab fares for the Rishikesh to Haridwar route. Every rate below is for the whole vehicle, not per seat.
| Vehicle | Seats | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire / Etios Sedan | 4 + driver | ₹1,199 | ₹2,499 |
| Maruti Ertiga SUV | 6 + driver | ₹1,499 | ₹2,999 |
| Toyota Innova SUV | 7 + driver | ₹1,999 | ₹3,599 |
Included: vehicle, fuel and driver allowance. Extra: tolls, state permits, parking, and on hill routes any night halt charge. Fares are confirmed on call before pickup — nothing is added afterwards.
Short road, long queue
The two towns are 20 km apart on a good road, and the drive itself is 25 minutes. What varies is Haridwar. On an ordinary weekday you are at Har Ki Pauri in half an hour; on a Somvati Amavasya, a Kanwar week or a festival, the town centre is closed to cars and the drop is at the nearest barrier, with a walk. We know the barriers and which side to approach from, which is the difference between 40 minutes and two hours.
The most-booked version of this trip is the evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri and back to Rishikesh after — we drop you close, wait, and bring you back, on one fare.
Pickups
- Any ashram, Parmarth to Swarg Ashram side
- Tapovan and Laxman Jhula hotels
- Rishikesh railway station and ISBT
- Jolly Grant Airport, 20 km the other way
Drops
- Har Ki Pauri — nearest allowed point
- Haridwar Junction railway station
- Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi ropeway bases
- Any hotel or ashram
The Aarti run
- Pickup around 4:30 pm from Rishikesh
- Drop near Har Ki Pauri before 6
- Cab waits; return after the aarti
- One fare, both ways, waiting included
Vehicle advice
- Sedan for up to four
- Ertiga or Innova for a family with bags
- Tempo Traveller for groups heading to the ghats
- Same day return or one-way, both fine
Timing
All year, all hours. The Kanwar Yatra in late July and August closes Haridwar's centre to vehicles for days at a time; we still run, but the drop moves to the outer barrier and we tell you at booking. Festival days and Somvati Amavasya are the same. Early morning and late evening are the clear runs.
For a train at Haridwar Junction, allow an hour from Rishikesh whatever the day; the station approach is the slow part.
What the Rishikesh to Haridwar fare includes — and what it doesn't
Every quote is for the whole car, confirmed on the phone before pickup. Nothing is added afterwards that was not on this list.
✓ Included
- The vehicle, the driver and fuel for the booked trip
- Driver allowance on outstation trips
- Pickup from your door, hotel, station or the airport
- Short stops on the way for tea, food or a washroom
- Flight tracking on airport pickups — a late landing is not waiting time
- Phone and WhatsApp support for the whole trip
✗ Charged at actuals
- Tolls, state entry taxes and permit fees
- Parking, where a stop needs it
- Driver's night halt on multi-day hill trips, where it applies
- Extra kilometres or hours beyond what was booked
- On a one-way drop, tolls and taxes on the car's return to base
- Entry tickets, meals and hotels — yours to choose
Full terms, including refunds and waiting time, are on the cancellation policy page.
Getting from Rishikesh to Haridwar: taxi, bus or train
An honest look at the alternatives, because the right answer is not always a taxi.
| Option | Time | Door to door | Luggage | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private taxi | 0.5–1 hours, leaving when you choose | Yes | Whatever fits the car | Families, groups, luggage, odd hours, and anyone who wants to stop on the way |
| Bus | Buses every few minutes from Rishikesh and Dehradun ISBT; they stop at the Haridwar bus stand, not at your hotel. | |||
| Train | Haridwar Junction has frequent trains from Dehradun and Rishikesh; the station is on the far side of town from the ghats. | |||
Which car to book for Rishikesh to Haridwar
Count the suitcases before you count the people — luggage decides the car more often than passengers do.
| Car | Best for | Our take on this route |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire / sedan | Up to 3 adults | The right choice for this short hop — quick, economical, easy to park. |
| Maruti Ertiga | Family of 4–5 | When there are more bags than a sedan boot takes. |
| Toyota Innova / Crysta | 5–6 adults | For comfort with a full car, or a group arriving off a long journey. |
| Tempo Traveller / Urbania | Groups of 9–17 | For group transfers between the two towns. |
How to book a Rishikesh to Haridwar taxi
Call or WhatsApp 7830211223 with the date, pickup time and address (or flight / train number), the drop point, and how many people and bags.
We confirm the car, one-way or round trip, and everything included, on the same call. What we say is what you pay.
You get the driver's name and number before the trip. The driver calls ahead and is at the door at the booked time.
Cancellation: more than 24 hours before pickup, the trip cost minus 15% is refunded; within 24 hours, no refund; if we cannot provide the car, full refund.
Rishikesh to Haridwar taxi — questions people ask
How far is Haridwar from Rishikesh?
About 20 km, 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic at the Haridwar end. The road is good; the town centre is the variable.
Can you drop me at Har Ki Pauri?
At the nearest point vehicles are allowed, which is a short walk on normal days and further on festival days when the centre is closed. We know the barriers.
Do you do the evening Ganga Aarti and back?
Yes, it is the most-booked version. Pickup mid-afternoon, drop near the ghat, the cab waits, and you are back in Rishikesh after the aarti. One fare, waiting included.
Is there a fixed fare?
Yes, one fixed fare for the drop. The fare table on this page shows it by vehicle.
Can I go on to Delhi or Dehradun from Haridwar?
Yes, book it as one trip. Haridwar to Dehradun is 55 km; Haridwar to Delhi about 220 km on the expressway.
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