Haridwar or Hardwar is one of the Holy Towns of India. Millions of people from different places visit here. It is also the starting point of the Chardham Yatra. Further, in this blog, you will find out how to reach Haridwar by different means and also the best places to stay.
The meaning of the city Haridwar is: ‘Hari’ means Lord Vishnu and ‘Dwar’ means gate. So, Haridwar stands for ‘The Gateway of Lord Vishnu’.
Here is the detailed information regarding trains, buses and flights available to reach Haridwar from Delhi
How to Reach Haridwar From Delhi
There are many ways available for a visitor to reach Haridwar from Delhi. You can choose Direct Trains, Buses and flights.
By Train
Direct Trains are available from New Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station to Haridwar.
| Train Number | Train Name | From | Departure time | To | Arrival Time | Operating Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19019 | Haridwar Express | Hazrat Nizamuddin Junction Delhi | 2:50 AM | Haridwar Junction | 7:45 AM | Daily |
| 19031 | Yoga Express | Delhi Cantonment Junction | 4:05 AM | Haridwar Junction | 11:18 AM | Daily |
| 12017 | Dehradun Shatabdi Express | New Delhi Railway Station | 6:45 AM | Haridwar Junction | 11:33 AM | Daily |
| 19565 | Uttaranchal Express | Delhi Cantonment Junction | 9:29 AM | Haridwar Junction | 4:10 PM | Saturday only |
| 14305 | Delhi-Haridwar Express | Delhi Junction | 10:20 AM | Haridwar Junction | 5:40 PM | Daily |
| 18477 | Kalinga Utakal Express | Hazrat Nizamuddin Junction Delhi | 1:20 PM | Haridwar Junction | 8:08 PM | Daily |
| 12055 | Dehradun Jan Shatabdi Express | New Delhi Railway Station | 3:20 PM | Haridwar Junction | 7:33 PM | Daily |
| 14303 | Delhi Haridwar Express | Delhi Junction | 5:45 PM | Haridwar Junction | 11:10 PM | Daily |
| 22457 | Dehradun Vande Bharat Express | Anand Vihar Terminal Delhi | 5:50 PM | Haridwar Junction | 9:11 PM | Daily Except Thursday |
| 14041 | Mussoorie Express | Delhi Junction | 10:25 PM | Haridwar Junction | 5:50 AM | Daily |
By Air
The nearby airport to Haridwar is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun And direct Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun are available.
| Flight Company | From | Departure Time | To | Arrival Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Air | Delhi | 6:50 AM | Dehradun | 8:05 AM | Rs.3124 |
| Indigo | Delhi | 8:50 AM | Dehradun | 9:00 AM | Rs.3998 |
| Air India | Delhi | 7:00 AM | Dehradun | 7:55 AM | Rs.3958 |
| Air India | Delhi | 1:50 PM | Dehradun | 2:45 PM | Rs.3958 |
| Indigo | Delhi | 5:10 PM | Dehradun | 6:10 PM | Rs.3998 |
| Indigo | Delhi | 2:25 PM | Dehradun | 3:20 PM | Rs.4554 |
| Indigo | Delhi | 6:25 PM | Dehradun | 7:15 PM | Rs.3998 |
You can hire private taxis and busses from Dehradun Airport to reach Haridwar in 30 Minutes only.
By Road
The road distance from New Delhi to Haridwar is 215 KM which will take 4 Hours to reach. Direct Buses and Private cabs are available from Delhi to reach Haridwar.
| Bus Company | From | Departure Time | To | Arrival Time | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nue Go | SBT Kashmiri Gate | 4:35 PM | Kashyap Ashram, Haridwar | 9:27 PM | Rs.570 |
| Rinku Travels | Dhaula Kuan | 3:00 AM | Gada parking, haridwar | 8:30 PM | Rs.523 |
| Yolo Bus | ISBT Kashmiri Gate | 8:00 AM | Gulab Sweets and Restaurant | 12:58 PM | Rs.450 |
| Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt. Ltd. | Akshardham Metro Station | 4:15 AM | Haridwar Pass | 8:15 AM | Rs.499 |
| Zing Bus Plus | ISBT Kashmiri Gate | 7:05 AM | Near Shri Kashyap Samaj Ashram | 12:15 PM | Rs.384 |
| LAxmi Holidays | ISBT Kashmiri Gate | 8:00 AM | ISBT Kashmiri Gate | 1:00 PM | Rs.526 |
| Flix Bus | ISBT Kashmiri Gate | 11:00 AM | Haridwar – Kashyap Ashram (N) | 4:35 PM | RS.430 |
| Gola Bus Services | ISBT Kashmiri Gate | 10:40 PM | Rishikul Parking | 4:10 AM | Rs.470 |
You can hire private taxis from the Airport and Railway Station of New Delhi which will cost you around Rs.2500 for Four people sharing a car.
Best Accommodation Options to Stay in Haridwar
After reaching Haridwar by various modes of transportation now it’s time to book your stay in Haridwar. It will be better for you to book your stay after reaching Delhi, leading you towards your accommodations.
All the stay options are verified and trustworthy so you can pre-book your accommodation for a great and memorable journey.
Best Places to Visit In Haridwar
- Maya Devi Temple
- Har Ki Pauri Ghat
- Mansa Devi Temple
- Chandi Devi Temple
- Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar
- Bharat Mata Mandir
- Sapt Rishi Ashram
- Vishnu Ghat
- Chilla Range
To get information regarding location, Aarti Timings and Temple Timings check out the Top 10 Major Attractions of Haridwar
Book your tickets book your stays and create an unforgettable memory of visiting Hari ke Dwar.
