Rishikesh is a popular pilgrimage destination visited by devotees year-round. With a regular schedule and multiple departure options, the bus service connecting Delhi to Rishikesh offers pilgrims a convenient and reliable way to visit the temple town for darshan.
The Delhi to Rishikesh bus route covers approximately 252 kms and takes about 5 hrs 37 mins. A total of 415 direct buses operated by 97 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 00:15, and the last bus leaves at 23:59.
Major boarding points in Delhi include AIIMS, Akshardham Metro Station, Anand Vihar, Badarpur, Connaught Place, Dhaula Kuan, IFFCO Chowk, ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Jhandewalan, Karol Bagh, while common drop locations in Rishikesh are Rishikesh Bus Adda.
RTC and private operators such as NueGo, Crown Travels, IntrCity SmartBus, India Tours & Travels (GetBookCab), Shree Hare Rama Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 299 - INR 7999.00 depending on the bus type and features.










