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Ayodhya to Dehradun

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

738 kmDistance
14.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹28,347
Ertiga₹36,096
Innova₹37,645
Innova Crysta₹46,394
Tempo Traveller (12)₹63,992

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹810
AC Seater₹1,330
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,180
AC Sleeper₹1,700
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,120
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Train
Sleeper₹470
Economy₹770
Third AC₹1,060
Second AC₹1,510
First AC₹2,100
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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: Ayodhya to Dehradun

738 km · ~16h 6m · About 15h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ayodhya

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 369

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 519

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 669

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 69 km · 1h 23m 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: Ayodhya to Dehradun

738 km · ~16h 24m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Ayodhya

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

  2. Ayodhya → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~738 km

    ~16h 24m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120

  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: Ayodhya to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Ayodhya for Ayodhya, Dehradun for Dehradun.

Direct trains

Doon Express#13009 · Express
02:49 PMFaizabad Jn
16h 21m96 stops
07:10 AM+1dDehradun

Other options with a change

1 change · 16h 18m in total

Dibrugarh-Amritsar Weekly Express#15933 · Express
01:42 AMUlna Bhari
9h 24m79 stops
11:06 AMHarthala

Change trains at Harthala — about 2h wait

Upasana Express#12327 · Superfast
01:06 PMHarthala
4h 54m29 stops
06:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 16h 30m in total

Faizabad Delhi Express#14205 · Express
09:30 PMFaizabad Jn
2h 27m13 stops
11:57 PMBarabanki Jn

Change trains at Barabanki Jn — about 2h 8m wait

Rapti Ganga Express#15001 · Express
02:05 AMBarabanki Jn
11h 55m83 stops
02:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 16h 30m in total

Faizabad Delhi Express#14205 · Express
09:30 PMFaizabad Jn
2h 27m13 stops
11:57 PMBarabanki Jn

Change trains at Barabanki Jn — about 2h 8m wait

Rapti Ganga Express#15005 · Express
02:05 AMBarabanki Jn
11h 55m83 stops
02:00 PMDehradun

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.

Ayodhya to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ayodhya to Dehradun is about 738 km by road, roughly 14.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 738 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹28,347 · Ertiga ₹36,096 · Innova ₹37,645 · Innova Crysta ₹46,394 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹63,992
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹810 · AC Seater ₹1,330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,180 · AC Sleeper ₹1,700 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,120
  • Train: Sleeper ₹470 · Economy ₹770 · Third AC ₹1,060 · Second AC ₹1,510 · First AC ₹2,100

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 Ayodhya to Dehradun. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Bahraich135 km from Ayodhya

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Pilibhit405 km from Ayodhya

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. Haldwani490 km from Ayodhya
  4. Kashipur540 km from Ayodhya
  5. Kotdwar630 km from Ayodhya

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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 Ayodhya to Dehradun (about 14.8 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 Ayodhya
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Dehradun trip and see the full Ayodhya → 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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