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How to Get from Amritsar to Haridwar

Travel from Amritsar to Haridwar by overnight train or private transfer. Departure times, travel times and what to expect on arrival.

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Last updated: November 3, 2026

How to Get from Amritsar to Haridwar
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The Golden Temple in Amritsar and the Ganges ghats of Haridwar are two of North India's great pilgrimage stops, and getting between them is one long journey. Haridwar rewards the effort: the Ganga aarti at Har ki Pauri takes place every day at dusk.[1]

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Amritsar to Haridwar by Train

The overnight Dehradun Express (14632) leaves Amritsar Junction at 22:10 and reaches Dehradun at 10:35, on the line through Haridwar.[2][1] Look it up on IRCTC and check its stop at Haridwar for your date before you book.

Amritsar to Haridwar by Private Transfer

A private car is the quickest way to go door to door. On booking platforms, private transfers start at about $89 (November 2026), and the drive takes from about 6 hours, longer with traffic or weather.[3]

Tips for Travelling from Amritsar to Haridwar

  • Leave from Amritsar Junction: It is the main railway station of the city.
  • Plan your arrival: Haridwar is liveliest around the evening aarti, so an afternoon arrival leaves time to settle in first.
  • Onward trips: Buses and taxis run from Haridwar to Dehradun and Rishikesh, which makes it an easy base for the foothills.[1]
  • Festivals: Haridwar hosts the Kumbh Mela every 12 years, the Ardh Kumbh every six years and the Kanwar Mela every year in the rainy season, so expect crowds then.[1]
  • By air: Jolly Grant Airport is 37 km from Haridwar, with daily flights to Delhi.[1]

Timetable

Amritsar - Haridwar More info / Tickets
Bus Amritsar - Haridwar $ 11.30–13.68 10h 40m – 11h
  • →  AC Sleeper 18:00
  • →  AC Seater 18:15
Taxi Amritsar - Haridwar $ 88.51–214.33 6h 5m – 6h 51m
  • →  Comfort 3pax
  • →  Van 6pax
  • →  SUV 6pax
  • →  Hatchback 4pax
  • →  Sedan
Train Amritsar - Haridwar $ 5.39–12.80 7h – 9h 50m
  • →  2S - Second Sitting Class 06:50
  • →  3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 21:35
  • →  CC - AC Chair Class 06:50
  • →  SL - Sleeper Class 21:35

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Amritsar to Haridwar?

Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Amritsar to Haridwar, including current prices and schedules.

How do I get from Amritsar to Haridwar?

Take the overnight Dehradun Express from Amritsar Junction or hire a private car. Both are long rides, so start rested.

What time does the night train leave Amritsar?

The Dehradun Express (14632) leaves Amritsar Junction at 22:10.

How long does a private transfer from Amritsar to Haridwar take?

The drive takes from about 6 hours, longer with traffic or weather. On booking platforms, private transfers start at about $89 (November 2026).

When is the evening aarti in Haridwar?

The Ganga aarti at Har ki Pauri takes place every day at dusk.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board: Haridwar. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
  2. [2] Indian Railways (CRIS): Mail/Express Trains list. Retrieved November 4, 2026.
  3. [3] 12Go: 12Go timetable Amritsar - Haridwar. Retrieved November 4, 2026.

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