The 225 km Gateway to Devbhoomi
Connecting the national capital of New Delhi to the spiritual gateway of Haridwar is one of the busiest pilgrimage transit corridors in Northern India. Covering a distance of approximately 225 kilometers, travel agents have multiple highly dependable transit options tailored to client budgets and travel preferences.
Option 1: By Train (Fastest, Highly Comfortable)
Indian Railways operates several premium trains from New Delhi (NDLS) and Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) directly to Haridwar Junction (HW):
- Vande Bharat Express (Train 22457): Departs Anand Vihar at 17:50, arrives Haridwar at 21:13 (~3 hours 23 minutes). Premium executive chair cars, onboard Wi-Fi, and catering.
- New Delhi – Dehradun Shatabdi Express (Train 12017): Departs NDLS at 06:45 AM, arrives Haridwar at 11:33 AM (~4 hours 48 minutes). Punctual, includes hot breakfast.
- Dehradun Jan Shatabdi (Train 12055): Departs NDLS at 15:20, arrives Haridwar at 19:35 (~4 hours 15 minutes). Economical and fast.
Option 2: By Private Chauffeur Cab (Door-to-Door Ease)
With the opening of the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and the modern Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, driving time has been reduced to just 3.5 to 4 hours. Haridwar DMC provides commercially registered Innova Crystas, Sedans, and Tempo Travellers picking up guests directly from Delhi IGI Airport terminals or NCR hotels.
Option 3: By Flight via Jolly Grant Airport (DED)
For inbound guests arriving from Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, or Ahmedabad, flying into Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (IATA: DED) is the fastest route. Haridwar is situated just 38 km (45 to 50 minutes drive) from DED airport via a scenic 4-lane highway.