Haridwar to Delhi

You have quite a choice of options to reach Delhi from Haridwar. The most obvious and straightforward variants are to take a train or a bus. There are direct flights to Delhi, too, but they are more likely to rob you off more money but not to save you any time compared to the overland transportation.

What is the distance from Haridwar to Delhi?

It is 210 km as the crow flies; 230 km by road; and 250 km by rail.

How much time does it take to get to Delhi from Haridwar?

Direct flights between Dehradun airport and Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport last between 45 and 60 minutes.

Most trains and buses need about six hours to get to the capital.

How much are the tickets for Haridwar–Delhi trip?

Your trip can cost you anywhere from INR300 to INR9,000.

For budget-friendly options, consider non air-conditioned Sleeper class or air-conditioned Chair class on trains (from INR600-1,000) and buses (from INR400-600).

If you prefer to travel with more comfort, air-conditioned tiered classes on trains – first, second and third – are a good choice within INR1,100-2,000 price range.

For an air ticket, you are unlikely to pay less than INR2,000 with INR3,000-4,000 looking much more true to life.

How to get from Haridwar to Delhi by train

With 15 daily and non-daily trains linking Haridwar to Delhi, you have a choice of 8-10 departures each day. There is a good choice of early morning and evening trains with rather a limited number of trains leaving around noon, but anyway they offer you enough flexibility.

Where is Haridwar train station located?

The main railway station of Haridwar, Haridwar Junction railway station (HW) is located in the southern part of the city and within a walking distance from many popular hotels.

Which stations in Delhi do trains from Haridwar arrive to?

From Haridwar, you can reach New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS), Delhi Shahdara (DSA), Delhi Cantonment (DEE), Old Delhi (DLI), Hazrat Nizamuddin (HZM) and also Ghaziabad (GZB), in the northeastern reaches to Delhi.

Note though, that none of the trains call to each of the railway stations mentioned above. As a general rule, trains heading to NDLS usually make a stop at Ghaziabad, and trains to Hazrat Nizamuddin do not make any other stops in Delhi.

How many hours do trains need to reach Delhi?

From four and a half hour to 12 hours. Five out of 8 daily trains make it to Delhi in 5–6 hours while there are also two slower trains which need 9 hours and one snail-fast Haridwar–Delhi passenger train which does it in 12 hours.

What are the recommended trains to Delhi?

The superfast Nanda Devi Express 12206 whisks you to Delhi in 4 and a half hours but it is scheduled somewhat inconveniently leaving Haridwar at around 1 am and arriving to NDLS at 5.20 am.

A better idea is to consider NDLR Janshatabdi Express, which is also an early morning train at 6.30 am arriving to NDLS at 11.15 am. It is also a super budget-friendly option with only sitting classes available – a comfy Chair class at about INR800-1,000 and super cheap second class non AC seats.

Trains leaving in the late afternoon reach Delhi by midnight what can be inconvenient if you have not booked your accommodation in advance.

How much do train tickets cost?

The lowest limit for AC classes is INR600-800 (Chair class) through INR1,100 (third class) – INR1,500 (second class) – INR2,000 (first class); the three latter all offering berths.

Non air-conditioned classes are cheaper.

How to get from Haridwar to Delhi by bus

Buses for Delhi depart regularly throughout the day offering you a good choice of departure times. The route is served by both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned coaches. While it is normally not necessary to book non AC buses, remember that they are often cramped, travel slower, make a lot of en route stop and take onboard as many passengers as can stay inside – and Indians know well how to pack in!

For AC buses, book in advance to be on the safe side.

Where is the bus station in Haridwar?

The main bus station in Haridwar is conveniently located right by the main railway station and is just a couple-of-minutes-walk away from most hotels.

Some private bus operators pick up passengers at different bus stand in the city so always check where from your bus departs.

How much does it take to get to Delhi by bus?

Some operators declare four hours but in reality the majority of bus trips lasts from 5 to six hours with the most unfortunate ones stretching to eight hours.

How much do bus tickets cost?

Regular bus ticket prices lie within INR500-700 range. There are cheaper non AC variants as well as plusher sleepers.

Which bus operator to choose?

There are both state and private bus operator on this route. The official bus company of Uttar Pradesh state, State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), runs about 12 buses a day between Haridwar and Delhi.

City Land Travels, Shakti Travels, Mahalaxmi Travels, Delux Bus Service are some of the private operators offering services to Delhi.

It is generally not very important which operator to choose – the more important factors are where they drop you in Delhi (many head to Kashmir Gate) and whether they run AC or non AC buses.

How to get from Haridwar to Delhi by plane

Strange it may seem but there is a reasonable choice of direct daily flights to Delhi from Haridwar – or, to be more exact, from Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, a town 40 km north of Haridwar.

How long does it take to fly to Delhi?

The flight itself lasts between 45 and 60 minutes.

Getting from Haridwar centre to the airport takes at least 75 minutes, often more.

Taking into consideration that you need to arrive at least an hour prior to your flight, then wait for checked luggage in Delhi and get to the city from the airport, it is very likely that your flying trip will rob you off approximately five hours – not a much faster option compared to fast trains, is it not? But no bumpy roads, no train delays.

How many daily flights are there between Haridwar and Delhi?

There are between 10 and 12 daily flights from Dehradun airport and Delhi Indira Gandhi International airport operated by four airlines, two full-service airlines (Air India and Jet Airways) and two budget carriers (IndiGo and SpiceJet).

How much is the airfare to Delhi?

Ticket prices do not differ much. While Air India and Jet Airlines do have more expensive fares (INR5,000-INR9,000), they often have cheaper tickets, too (from INR2,500).

IndiGo and SpiceJet have fares from INR1,900 but as a rule it is difficult to grab tickets for less than INR3,000-INR4,000.