The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. It is at a distance of 35 kms from Rishikesh. This airport is also known as Dehradun airport. This place is connected to Rishikesh via train. If you want to visit Rishikesh then air is not a recommended mode of transport as the service is by limited number of flights.

The nearest railhead from Rishikesh is Haridwar. It is at a distance of around 35 kms from Rishikesh. Haridwar is well connected to other cities of the country. There is a slow shuttle train running between Rishikesh and Haridwar. Haridwar is well connected to Kokatta, Mumbai, Delhi, Varanasi, Lucknow, Dehradun and other important cities of the country.

Rishikesh has definite road networks. It is well connected to other cities of UP and Delhi by buses. These places are further connected to other cities of the country. Rishikesh is connected by road via Haridwar and: Dehradun to various parts of the country. There is a very regular bus service to Haridwar and Dehradun, starting very early in morning to late evening hours.

There is hourly bus connection for Delhi (238 km) and the trip takes about 6 hours. Share Jeep,Trekkers from Dehradun is another option to Rishikesh and from the main bus stand one is able to get a share taxi to Haridwar.Taxies are available for Delhi, Uttarkashi, Tehri and Ranikhet. Prices are geneally fixed by the authorities. One should however ready to pay around 30% more during the season. The Char Dham Yatra rates are also fixed.