- Must visit
National Museum
One of India’s premier museums, with major collections spanning archaeology, sculpture, manuscripts, miniature paintings, and decorative arts.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 7 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
192 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rishikesh to Delhi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rishikesh to Delhi will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 3 buses that leave Rishikesh for Delhi on Mon, Jun 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 192 km distance in an average of 5 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 5 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rishikesh to Delhi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 119 miles (192 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $20 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rishikesh to Delhi:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rishikesh to Delhi costing on average $20 (€17).
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rishikesh to Delhi costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Delhi take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
Train takes on average 7h 5m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Rishikesh to Delhi buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:00 AM Rishikesh | 5h20 | 8:20 AM Delhi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 AM Rishikesh | 4h40 | 9:10 AM Delhi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rishikesh to Delhi run on average 80 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 80 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 119 miles (192 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 119 miles (192 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 80 |
Direct buses 80 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Delhi — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Delhi trip today.
One of India’s premier museums, with major collections spanning archaeology, sculpture, manuscripts, miniature paintings, and decorative arts.
Leading modern art museum in India, showcasing works by major Indian artists from the 19th century onward in a landmark heritage building.
Museum and memorial at the site where Mahatma Gandhi spent his last days, featuring exhibits on his life and legacy.
Historic market street at the heart of Old Delhi, known for dense bazaars, heritage lanes, and a vivid everyday street experience.
Major commercial and social hub with colonial-era colonnades, central plazas, shops, and easy access to many key sights.
Large historic park combining tomb architecture, open lawns, and walking paths, very popular with locals for morning and evening strolls.
A classic Delhi favorite of spicy chickpea curry served with deep-fried leavened bread. It is especially popular as a hearty breakfast or lunch across the city.
Delhi is widely associated with this rich tomato-and-butter curry made with tandoori chicken. It is one of the city’s most iconic restaurant dishes.
Stuffed or plain pan-fried flatbread, famously served in Old Delhi with potato, paneer, lentils, or other fillings. It is a long-standing staple of local comfort food.
Iconic fine-dining restaurant known for robust North-West Frontier cuisine, especially dal, kebabs, and tandoori meats. It has a refined and famous setting.
One of Delhi’s best-known upscale restaurants, offering inventive modern Indian cuisine in an elegant contemporary atmosphere.
A long-established name in Delhi dining, associated with classic North Indian dishes including butter chicken and tandoori specialties.
Delhi is affordable for most travelers. Street food and local transport are cheap, while hotels and upscale dining vary widely by area.
About 5-10% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated for hotel staff; not expected for street food.
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