Haridwar does not need much introduction to most Indians. The name alone carries weight — it means Gateway to God, and the city at the foot of the Shivalik Hills where the Ganga emerges from the mountains onto the plains is one of Hinduism’s seven most sacred cities. The evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, the ghats crowded with pilgrims at dawn, the constant movement of devotees toward Rishikesh and the Char Dham pilgrim routes beyond — Haridwar’s entire urban identity is organised around the sacred and the transitional. Millions of people pass through it every year not as a destination but as a point of beginning.
The Haridwar Bus Station, officially the ISBT Haridwar, is positioned in the Shikhu Pur area of Devpura — approximately 3 kilometres from Har Ki Pauri and just 400 metres to 500 metres from Haridwar Railway Station exit. That proximity to the railway station makes the bus-to-rail transfer at Haridwar one of the most practical in Uttarakhand. The ISBT is on Devpura Road, easily accessible by auto-rickshaw, Vikram shared autos, e-rickshaws, and taxis from across the city. Operated jointly by the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC) and several private operators, the station runs 24 hours seven days a week — the pilgrimage character of the city demands nothing less. Services begin as early as 4:00 AM and the last buses depart near midnight. Ordinary, deluxe push-back, AC, and premium Volvo bus categories are available depending on route and season.
Haridwar Bus Station Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Name | Haridwar Bus Station / ISBT Haridwar |
| Location | Devpura Road, Shikhu Pur, Devpura, Haridwar, Uttarakhand — 249401 |
| Operated By | Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC); Haryana Roadways; UPSRTC; HRTC; Private Operators |
| Operating Hours | 24 hours, 7 days a week |
| First Bus | 4:00 AM |
| Last Bus | Approximately midnight |
| Key Routes | Delhi, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Joshimath, Srinagar (Garhwal), Roorkee, Chandigarh |
| Bus Service Types | Ordinary, Deluxe (Push-Back), AC, Volvo |
| Nearest Railway Station | Haridwar Railway Station — Approx. 400–500 m from ISBT exit |
| Distance from Har Ki Pauri | Approx. 3 km |
| Distance from Delhi | Approx. 220 km; 4.5–6 hours |
| Distance from Dehradun | Approx. 50 km; 1.5–2 hours |
| Distance from Rishikesh | Approx. 24 km; 45–60 minutes |
| Distance from Jolly Grant Airport | Approx. 40 km |
| Facilities | Sheltered waiting areas, ticket counters, ATM, canteen, parking, water cooler, toilets |
Location
ISBT Haridwar is in Shikhu Pur, Devpura — on Devpura Road on the NH-58 Delhi-Dehradun Highway approach, which is the city’s main arterial connecting the plains to the mountain highway corridor. The address places it in a zone that receives Delhi-bound and Delhi-originating buses directly on the highway without requiring a deep city penetration. The Rishikul Bridge nearby is a secondary navigation reference. Private operators maintain their boarding points closer to Har Ki Pauri — the famous spots near Pant Deep Parking and Chandi Chowk Khadda Parking — separate from the formal ISBT.
Directions
From Haridwar Railway Station: Walk approximately 400 to 500 metres or take a short e-rickshaw ride, 5 minutes. The railway station and ISBT are practically co-located in the Devpura zone.
From Har Ki Pauri: Travel northward approximately 3 kilometres by auto-rickshaw, 10 to 15 minutes.
From Delhi (Kashmere Gate ISBT): Travel northeastward via the Delhi-Haridwar highway through Ghaziabad, Meerut, and Roorkee approximately 220 kilometres, 4.5 to 6 hours. Delhi to Haridwar buses operate from Kashmere Gate ISBT every 20 to 40 minutes throughout the day.
From Rishikesh: Travel southward approximately 24 kilometres, 45 to 60 minutes. Frequent services through the day on this well-used corridor.
From Dehradun: Travel southeastward approximately 50 kilometres, 1.5 to 2 hours by UTC.
Connectivity
Haridwar Railway Station — handling trains on the Delhi-Dehradun mainline and the Haridwar-Rishikesh branch — is the bus stand’s most practical rail connectivity resource. Trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and across India stop at Haridwar Junction, making the 400 to 500-metre bus-stand-to-station transfer one of the most seamless in the Uttarakhand Garhwal zone. No metro exists in Haridwar, and the city’s local transit relies on auto-rickshaws, shared Vikrams, and e-rickshaws. The Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun, approximately 40 kilometres away, is the nearest commercial airport.
Nearby Areas
Har Ki Pauri: The sacred Ganga ghat — the city’s spiritual center — where the evening aarti fills the riverbank with fire and devotees nightly. The ghat is 3 kilometres from the ISBT and accessible by auto-rickshaw throughout the day and night. Mansa Devi Temple: The hilltop temple of Goddess Mansa Devi accessible by ropeway from the city center is among Haridwar’s most visited shrines. Chandi Devi Temple: The second major hilltop temple accessed by separate ropeway completes the trio of Haridwar’s most sacred sites accessible from the bus station zone.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Haridwar Bus Station (ISBT) located?
A: Devpura Road, Shikhu Pur, Devpura, Haridwar — approximately 400 to 500 metres from Haridwar Railway Station and 3 km from Har Ki Pauri.
Q2. How often do buses run from Haridwar to Delhi?
A: Buses operate from 4:00 AM with services throughout the day. From Delhi’s Kashmere Gate ISBT, a bus departs every 20 to 40 minutes. Journey is approximately 4.5 to 6 hours.
Q3. Does Haridwar ISBT operate 24 hours?
A: Yes — the station runs 24/7, reflecting the constant pilgrimage traffic Haridwar handles year-round.
Q4. How far is Haridwar from Rishikesh by bus?
A: About 24 km, taking 45 to 60 minutes by UTC or private bus.
Q5. What bus types are available at Haridwar ISBT?
A: Ordinary, Deluxe push-back, AC, and premium Volvo — operated by UTC, Haryana Roadways, UPSRTC, HRTC, and private operators.