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Bokaro to Dehradun

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

1422 kmDistance
28.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹49,289
Ertiga₹62,727
Innova₹65,415
Innova Crysta₹80,652
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,11,103

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,560
AC Seater₹2,560
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,280
AC Sleeper₹3,270
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,030
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Train
Sleeper₹880
Economy₹1,450
Third AC₹2,020
Second AC₹2,870
First AC₹4,010
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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: Bokaro to Dehradun

1422 km · ~31h 6m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bokaro

    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. 56 km · 1h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 356

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 506

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 656

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

  7. 56 km · 1h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 711

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 861

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1011

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

  10. 56 km · 1h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1067

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1217

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1367

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

  13. 56 km · 1h 7m 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: Bokaro to Dehradun

1422 km · ~31h 36m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Bokaro

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

  2. Bokaro → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~711 km

    ~15h 48m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 711)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dehradun. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~711 km

    ~15h 48m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040

  5. 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: Bokaro to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Bokaro Steel City for Bokaro, Dehradun for Dehradun.

Direct trains

Doon Express#13009 · Express
02:04 AMGomoh Jn
29h 6m175 stops
07:10 AM+1dDehradun

Other options with a change

1 change · 20h 10m in total

Sealdah-New Delhi AC Duronto Express#12259 · Duronto
09:50 PMNichitpur
13h 5m153 stops
10:55 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 47m wait

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
11:42 AMGhaziabad
6h 18m40 stops
06:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 20h 14m in total

KOLKATA CHITPUR - AMRITSAR Durgiana SF Exp#12357 · Superfast
04:26 PMNichitpur
17h 24m189 stops
09:50 AM+1dLaksar Jn

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

New Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi#12017 · Shatabdi
10:59 AMLaksar Jn
1h 41m11 stops
12:40 PMDehradun

1 change · 20h 24m in total

Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express#12273 · Duronto
04:16 PMNichitpur
13h 45m153 stops
06:01 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 29m wait

New Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi#12017 · Shatabdi
07:30 AMGhaziabad
5h 10m41 stops
12:40 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.

Bokaro to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bokaro to Dehradun is about 1422 km by road, roughly 28.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1422 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹49,289 · Ertiga ₹62,727 · Innova ₹65,415 · Innova Crysta ₹80,652 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,11,103
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,560 · AC Seater ₹2,560 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,280 · AC Sleeper ₹3,270 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,030
  • Train: Sleeper ₹880 · Economy ₹1,450 · Third AC ₹2,020 · Second AC ₹2,870 · First AC ₹4,010

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

  1. Bodh Gaya210 km from Bokaro

    Bihar

  2. Ghazipur430 km from Bokaro

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. Ayodhya680 km from Bokaro

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. Pilibhit1085 km from Bokaro

    Uttar Pradesh

  5. Nainital1195 km from Bokaro
  6. Ramnagar1225 km from Bokaro

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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 Bokaro to Dehradun (about 28.4 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 Bokaro
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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