Mathura to Rishikesh

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Mathura to Rishikesh Destination Reviews

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Mathura to Rishikesh, Bus AC Sleeper, Jai Shree Ganesh Yatra, Aug 7, 2025

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Mathura to Rishikesh Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	TravelODesk India	Comfort 3pax	Any time	+4h 45m	$154.00
Bus	Divyanshu Travels	AC Sleeper	00:30	07:00	$9.84
Bus	Jai Shree Ganesh Yatra	AC Seater	00:50	08:10	$9.84
Bus	Shatabdi Travels	AC Sleeper	01:15	07:15	$18.43
Bus	Amit Travels	AC Seater	01:40	08:30	$8.74
Bus	Raj Kalpana Travels	AC Sleeper	02:00	08:30	$11.77
Bus	Laxmi Holidays R	AC Seater	02:30	09:50	$9.46
Bus	Mahalaxmi Travels	AC Seater	03:30	12:15	$6.56
Bus	Mahalaxmi Bus Service Delhi	AC Sleeper	05:30	15:30	$109.44
Train	Indian Railways	2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper	06:50	18:45	$10.74
Train	Indian Railways	3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper	10:00	21:50	$7.67
Bus	Bg Travels	AC Seater	20:00	06:30	$5.46
Bus	Bg Travels	Non-AC Sleeper	20:30	06:30	$13.13
Bus	Shagun Cargo Travels	AC Sleeper	20:50	05:50	$10.93
Bus	Ptcskybus	AC Seater	21:15	04:45	$8.74
Bus	Maneesha Tour And Travels	Non-AC Seater	21:40	04:10	$9.85
Bus	Raj Kalpana Travels	AC Seater	22:00	05:00	$8.12
Bus	Shree Saroj Travels	AC Sleeper	22:30	05:00	$17.50
Bus	Jai Shree Ganesh Yatra	AC Seater	23:00	07:00	$9.84
Bus	Jai Shree Ganesh Yatra	AC Sleeper	23:25	07:04	$10.93	5.0

How to get from Mathura to Rishikesh

Travelling between Mathura and Rishikesh is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 22.86 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 8.97.

How long does it take to get from Mathura to Rishikesh?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 12 hours to travel between Mathura and Rishikesh depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Mathura and Rishikesh. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 4h 50m. Train does a much slower job and take about 11h 47m to reach Rishikesh.

How much does it cost to get from Mathura to Rishikesh?

Travelling between Mathura and Rishikesh can be as cheap as USD 8.97 if you opt for a Raj Kalpana Travels bus and as expensive as USD 22.86 if you buy a Gwalior Travels Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Mathura and Rishikesh ?

14 from Mathura to Rishikesh starting from 00:20 Mathura until 23:55 Mathura

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Mathura to Rishikesh.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Mathura to Rishikesh overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Mathura and Rishikesh

Baba Travels Mathura, Divyanshu Travels, Gwalior Travels, Jai Shree Ganesh Yatra, Khushi Tour Travels, Mahalaxmi Travels , Mj Bhati Travels, Ptcskybus, Raj Kalpana Travels

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Mathura and Rishikesh

TravelODesk India

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Mathura to Rishikesh?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

100% opted for a bus

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