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Basti to Dehradun

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

785 kmDistance
15.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹27,022
Ertiga₹34,440
Innova₹35,924
Innova Crysta₹44,242
Tempo Traveller (12)₹61,146

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹860
AC Seater₹1,410
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,260
AC Sleeper₹1,810
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,250
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Train
Sleeper₹500
Economy₹820
Third AC₹1,130
Second AC₹1,600
First AC₹2,230
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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: Basti to Dehradun

785 km · ~17h 2m · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Basti

    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. 93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 393

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 543

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 693

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

  7. 93 km · 1h 51m 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: Basti to Dehradun

785 km · ~17h 27m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Basti

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

  2. Basti → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~785 km

    ~17h 27m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250

  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: Basti to Dehradun

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

Direct trains

Rapti Ganga Express#15001 · Express
10:30 PMBasti
15h 30m110 stops
02:00 PM+1dDehradun
Rapti Ganga Express#15005 · Express
10:30 PMBasti
15h 30m110 stops
02:00 PM+1dDehradun

Other options with a change

1 change · 16h 32m in total

Saharsa Amritsar Garib Rath#12203 · Garib Rath
01:28 AMChureb
4h 48m34 stops
06:16 AMAlamnagar

Change trains at Alamnagar — about 1h 21m wait

Upasana Express#12327 · Superfast
07:37 AMAlamnagar
10h 23m78 stops
06:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 18h 18m in total

Lucknow Gorakhpur Inter City Express#12532 · Superfast
07:42 PMGaur
38m6 stops
08:20 PMKhalilabad

Change trains at Khalilabad — about 1h 30m wait

Rapti Ganga Express#15001 · Express
09:50 PMKhalilabad
16h 10m113 stops
02:00 PM+1dDehradun

1 change · 18h 18m in total

Lucknow Gorakhpur Inter City Express#12532 · Superfast
07:42 PMGaur
38m6 stops
08:20 PMKhalilabad

Change trains at Khalilabad — about 1h 30m wait

Rapti Ganga Express#15005 · Express
09:50 PMKhalilabad
16h 10m113 stops
02:00 PM+1dDehradun

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.

Basti to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Basti to Dehradun is about 785 km by road, roughly 15.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 785 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹27,022 · Ertiga ₹34,440 · Innova ₹35,924 · Innova Crysta ₹44,242 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹61,146
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹860 · AC Seater ₹1,410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,260 · AC Sleeper ₹1,810 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,250
  • Train: Sleeper ₹500 · Economy ₹820 · Third AC ₹1,130 · Second AC ₹1,600 · First AC ₹2,230

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

  1. Bahraich180 km from Basti

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Pilibhit455 km from Basti

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. Haldwani535 km from Basti
  4. Ranikhet585 km from Basti
  5. Chopta645 km from Basti
  6. Devprayag710 km from Basti

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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 Basti to Dehradun (about 15.7 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 Basti
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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