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Almora to Dehradun

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Almora, Uttarakhand to Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

230 kmDistance
4.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹11,710
Ertiga₹14,860
Innova₹15,490
Innova Crysta₹19,140
Tempo Traveller (12)₹26,200

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹250
AC Seater₹410
Non-AC Sleeper₹370
AC Sleeper₹530
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹690
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Train
Sleeper₹170
Economy₹260
Third AC₹350
Second AC₹490
First AC₹670
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Almora to Dehradun

230 km · ~4h 56m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Almora

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Devprayag

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dehradun

    Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Almora to Dehradun

230 km · ~5h 7m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Almora

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Almora. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Almora → Dehradun

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~230 km

    ~5h 7m|Tentative fare ₹250–₹690

  3. Arrive in Dehradun

    Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Almora to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam (about 37 km away) for Almora, Dehradun for Dehradun.

Direct trains

Kathgodam Dehradun Express#14119 · Express
07:45 PMKathgodam
8h 35m42 stops
04:20 AM+1dDehradun

Other options with a change

1 change · 9h 10m in total

Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express#15036 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 AMKathgodam
2h 41m8 stops
11:31 AMMundha Pande

Change trains at Mundha Pande — about 56m wait

Upasana Express#12327 · Superfast
12:27 PMMundha Pande
5h 33m34 stops
06:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 9h 15m in total

Kathgodam Dehradun Express#14119 · Express
07:45 PMKathgodam
6h31 stops
01:45 AM+1dLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 1h 9m wait

Chennai Dehradun Express#12687 · Superfast
02:54 AMLaksar Jn
2h 6m11 stops
05:00 AMDehradun

1 change · 9h 15m in total

Kathgodam Dehradun Express#14119 · Express
07:45 PMKathgodam
6h31 stops
01:45 AM+1dLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 1h 9m wait

Chennai Chandigarh Express Slip#12687-Slip · Superfast
02:54 AMLaksar Jn
2h 6m11 stops
05:00 AMDehradun

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Almora to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Almora to Dehradun is about 230 km by road, roughly 4.6 hours of travel time. The road passes near Rishikesh.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 230 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹250 · AC Seater ₹410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹370 · AC Sleeper ₹530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹690
  • Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹260 · Third AC ₹350 · Second AC ₹490 · First AC ₹670

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Want the full Dehradun guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Dehradun.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Almora to Dehradun. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Ranikhet25 km from Almora
  2. Chopta85 km from Almora
  3. Devprayag155 km from Almora
  4. Rishikesh185 km from Almora

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Things to Do in Dehradun

India Thrills

India Thrills is worth a visit while in Dehradun.

Adventure Nation

Adventure Nation is worth a visit while in Dehradun.

Chetwoode Hall

The Indian Military Academy. A charming little museum housing collections of 20th century military artifacts.

Clock Tower

Built by the British, this remains the icon of the downtown area.

Jaspal Rana Shooting Range

Majhon- Paunda, Via Nanda Ki Chowki, Premnagar, Dehradun

The Kalinga War Memorial

The only war memorial of its kind in the world which was erected by the British to honour their foe, the Gurkhas (or the Gorkhas).

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Suggested Dehradun Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Dehradun

  • Travel from Almora to Dehradun (about 4.6 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Uttara Museum of Contemporary Art

Day 2Explore Dehradun

  • Visit Robber's Cave
  • Visit Doon Valley
  • Visit Santala devi temple

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Tapkeshwar Temple
  • Head back to Almora
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Dehradun trip and see the full Almora → Dehradun → next stop route.

Dehradun → Rishikesh

About 50 km by road

Dehradun → Haridwar

About 60 km by road

Dehradun → Uttarkashi

About 75 km by road

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