Delhi to Haridwar Distance: Route, Train and Time Guide

Delhi to Haridwar is a classic short pilgrimage and weekend route, linking the capital to the holy city on the Ganga in under four hours. This guide from Delhi Agra Tour Packages gives you the real distance in both directions, the best route, every way to travel, by car, train, bus or flight, an honest word on the cab price and the truth about the Vande Bharat both ways.

I was born in Delhi and in more than 11 years arranging North India trips for Experience My India I have sent countless travellers to Haridwar for the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Here is the practical version, so your journey is smooth and well timed.

Delhi to Haridwar at a glance

Where is Haridwar and why do people go?

Haridwar is one of India's holiest cities, set on the banks of the Ganga where the river enters the plains from the Himalayan foothills. It is one of the seven sacred Sapta Puri cities, the site of the great Kumbh Mela and the gateway to the Char Dham pilgrimage and to Rishikesh, only about 25 km away.

People come above all for the evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, a spectacular ceremony of lamps and chanting on the river. Add the hilltop temples of Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi, reached by ropeway and the bustling ghats and bazaars and Haridwar makes a deeply atmospheric short trip from Delhi.

How far is Delhi to Haridwar by road and by car?

Delhi to Haridwar is about 228 to 240 km by road and takes roughly 4 hours by car, across three practical routes.

The NH344G and NH334 route is the shortest and fastest and it is the one most cars and taxis take. Self-driving is comfortable and the trip is short enough for an easy morning start.

How far is Haridwar to Delhi?

Haridwar to Delhi is about 225 to 238 km, with the same corridors in reverse.

For the return, the NH334 and NH344G route is again the quickest and an early start helps you avoid weekend traffic back into Delhi.

Which route is best for Delhi to Haridwar?

The best route for Delhi to Haridwar is via NH344G and NH334, the shortest and fastest at about 228 km and 3 hours 49 minutes. It runs through the Meerut and Muzaffarnagar corridor before reaching Roorkee and Haridwar.

On top of this, the new Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is opening in phases and includes a spur towards Haridwar, which is steadily cutting travel time and easing the pilgrim-season congestion on the old highway. Confirm which sections are live before you travel and pick the NH344G and NH334 route as your default.

How do you reach Haridwar from Delhi by train?

Haridwar Junction is one of North India's busiest railheads, so the train is a comfortable and popular way to arrive right in the city. Several fast trains connect Delhi to Haridwar daily.

• Fastest: the Delhi to Dehradun Vande Bharat Express reaches Haridwar in about 3 hours 20 minutes, running six days a week.

• Popular daytime option: the Dehradun Shatabdi Express.

• Other services: the Jan Shatabdi, Mussoorie Express and several long-distance trains also stop at Haridwar.

• Rail distance: similar to the road distance of around 230 km.

Is there a Vande Bharat from Delhi to Haridwar and from Haridwar to Delhi?

Yes. The Delhi to Dehradun Vande Bharat Express stops at Haridwar in both directions, so a Vande Bharat is available for Haridwar each way. From Delhi's Anand Vihar it reaches Haridwar in about 3 hours 20 minutes and the return service runs from Haridwar back towards Delhi. It operates six days a week, so check the weekly off day before you book and reserve early in the pilgrim season.

How do you reach Haridwar from Delhi by bus?

Buses are the frequent, budget-friendly option, running day and night. AC, Volvo and ordinary buses leave from Delhi's ISBT Kashmiri Gate for Haridwar, taking roughly 5 to 6 hours.

• Boarding: ISBT Kashmiri Gate is the main terminal.

• Types: government and private Volvo, AC and ordinary services.

• Best for: budget travellers and flexible timings, including overnight buses.

How do you reach Haridwar from Delhi by flight?

The nearest airport is Jolly Grant in Dehradun, about 35 to 40 km from Haridwar, with a short flight from Delhi of around an hour and a taxi transfer onward.

• Airport: Jolly Grant, Dehradun.

• Onward: a taxi from the airport reaches Haridwar in about an hour.

• Best for: travellers short on time who prefer to fly and transfer.

What does a Delhi to Haridwar trip cost?

The price depends entirely on how you travel and the comfort you choose, so here is how each mode works rather than a single misleading figure:

• By train: fares vary by class and train type, from budget seats to premium Vande Bharat AC chair cars. Book in advance for the best availability.

• By bus: fares range from low-cost ordinary services to higher-priced AC and Volvo coaches and are best checked live on booking platforms.

• By cab: the price depends on the car type, whether it is one-way or round-trip, tolls, parking and the driver allowance. Rather than quote a fixed figure that dates quickly, we price each trip honestly for your dates and group.

For a chauffeured cab or a full package, share your travel dates and group size and we will give you an honest, current quote.

When is the best time to visit Haridwar?

The best time to visit Haridwar is September to April, when the weather is pleasant for the ghats, the temples and the evening aarti. Winter is cool and calm and spring is comfortable.

The monsoon of July and August brings heavy rain and a swollen river and the Kanwar Yatra period sees huge crowds and traffic diversions on the highways, so plan around it if you prefer a quiet visit. Festival times like Kumbh and the main bathing days are spectacular but extremely busy.

What can you see in Haridwar?

Haridwar rewards even a short stay with some of North India's most atmospheric sights:

• Har Ki Pauri: the main ghat and the site of the famous evening Ganga Aarti.

• Mansa Devi Temple: a hilltop shrine reached by a ropeway, with city views.

• Chandi Devi Temple: another hilltop temple, also served by a cable car.

• Ghats and bazaars: the riverside lanes full of prasad, puja items and street food.

• Rishikesh nearby: only about 25 km away, easy to combine into the same trip.

Travel tips for the Delhi to Haridwar trip

• Take the NH344G and NH334 route for the fastest drive and check the new expressway's open sections.

• Book the Vande Bharat to Haridwar early, especially in the pilgrim season.

• Use ISBT Kashmiri Gate for buses, with overnight services available.

• Plan your evening around the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri.

• Combine Haridwar with Rishikesh, just 25 km away, for a fuller trip.

• Avoid the peak monsoon and the busiest Kanwar Yatra days for a calmer visit.

Want the whole Delhi to Haridwar trip planned and driven, with the Ganga Aarti timed right? Message us on WhatsApp and Experience My India will build it for you.

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Plan your trip with us

Haridwar is an easy, moving short break and we plan and run it end to end, the transfer the way that suits you, the riverside stay and the timing for the Ganga Aarti, often paired with Rishikesh for a complete Uttarakhand escape.

Tell us your dates and group size and we will price it honestly around your standard rather than a fixed figure. Add Delhi, Agra and Jaipur with the Golden Triangle tours or send your plan through our enquiry page and our Delhi Agra Tour Packages team will tailor an Uttarakhand trip for you.

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