Haridwar
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How to reach Haridwar? Transport options?
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What are the best ways to travel to Haridwar? Looking for options by flight, train, bus, or road. What are the nearest airports and railway stations?
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Haridwar is very well connected from Delhi and from Dehradun too — here's a full breakdown:
By Train (Best Option)
Haridwar is a major railway junction with excellent connectivity.
| Train | From | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shatabdi Express | New Delhi | ~4.5 hrs |
| Jan Shatabdi | Delhi | ~5 hrs |
| Multiple overnight trains | Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata | 5–12 hrs |
From Dehradun → Haridwar: Only ~1 hour by train, frequent services throughout the day.
By Bus
From Delhi:
- ISBT Kashmiri Gate / Anand Vihar have regular UPSRTC and Uttarakhand Roadways buses
- Distance: ~230 km, takes 4.5–6 hours
- Volvo AC buses available; cost ₹350–₹700
From Dehradun → Haridwar:
- Very frequent buses from Dehradun ISBT
- Distance: ~54 km, takes 1.5–2 hours
- Cost: ₹80–₹150
By Road (Self Drive / Cab)
- Delhi → Haridwar: via NH 58 or NH 334 — around 4.5–5.5 hours (220–230 km). Start early to beat Meerut/Muzaffarnagar traffic.
- Dehradun → Haridwar: a scenic ~54 km drive, about 1–1.5 hours
- Cab from Delhi: ₹2,500–₹3,500 one way via Ola/Uber outstation
By Air
No airport in Haridwar. Nearest airports:
- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun — ~35 km from Haridwar (~45 min drive)
- Indira Gandhi International, Delhi — ~220 km away
Quick Summary
| Route | Best Mode | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi → Haridwar | Train (Shatabdi) | ~4.5 hrs |
| Dehradun → Haridwar | Train or Bus | ~1–1.5 hrs |
| Airport → Haridwar | Cab from Dehradun airport | ~45 min |
Haridwar and Dehradun are so close that most people cover both in a single trip — very easy to combine! Would you like a combined Dehradun + Haridwar itinerary?
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