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Chikkamagaluru to Dehradun

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

2480 kmDistance
49.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹95,036
Ertiga₹1,21,076
Innova₹1,26,284
Innova Crysta₹1,55,574
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,14,820

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,730
AC Seater₹4,460
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,970
AC Sleeper₹5,700
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,990
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Train
Sleeper₹1,520
Economy₹2,510
Third AC₹3,500
Second AC₹4,990
First AC₹6,970
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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: Chikkamagaluru to Dehradun

2480 km · ~53h 36m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chikkamagaluru

    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. 113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 413

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 563

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 713

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

  7. 113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 827

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 977

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1127

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

  10. 113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1240

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1390

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1540

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

  13. 113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1653

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1803

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1953

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

  16. 113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2067

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2217

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2367

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

  19. 113 km · 2h 16m 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: Chikkamagaluru to Dehradun

2480 km · ~55h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Chikkamagaluru

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

  2. Chikkamagaluru → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~827 km

    ~18h 23m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 827)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~827 km

    ~18h 23m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1653)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~827 km

    ~18h 23m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  7. 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: Chikkamagaluru to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Ballekere Halt (about 34 km away) for Chikkamagaluru, Dehradun for Dehradun.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 50h 36m in total

Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express#12629 · Sampark Kranti
03:24 PMBanavar
39h 50m267 stops
07:14 AM+2dMathura Jn

Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 1h 16m wait

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
08:30 AMMathura Jn
9h 30m62 stops
06:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 51h 36m in total

Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express#12629 · Sampark Kranti
03:24 PMBanavar
38h 59m259 stops
06:23 AM+2dAgra Cantt

Change trains at Agra Cantt — about 47m wait

Ujjaini Express#14309 · Express
07:10 AMAgra Cantt
11h 50m71 stops
07:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 51h 36m in total

Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express#12629 · Sampark Kranti
03:24 PMBanavar
38h 59m259 stops
06:23 AM+2dAgra Cantt

Change trains at Agra Cantt — about 47m wait

INDORE - DEHRADUN Exp#14317 · Express
07:10 AMAgra Cantt
11h 50m78 stops
07:00 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.

Chikkamagaluru to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chikkamagaluru to Dehradun is about 2480 km by road, roughly 49.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2480 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹95,036 · Ertiga ₹1,21,076 · Innova ₹1,26,284 · Innova Crysta ₹1,55,574 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,14,820
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,730 · AC Seater ₹4,460 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,970 · AC Sleeper ₹5,700 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,990
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,520 · Economy ₹2,510 · Third AC ₹3,500 · Second AC ₹4,990 · First AC ₹6,970

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Dharashiv700 km from Chikkamagaluru

    Maharashtra

  2. Lonar970 km from Chikkamagaluru

    Maharashtra

  3. Bhopal1455 km from Chikkamagaluru

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Fatehpur Sikri2005 km from Chikkamagaluru

    Uttar Pradesh

  5. Aligarh2130 km from Chikkamagaluru

    Uttar Pradesh

  6. Meerut2280 km from Chikkamagaluru

    Uttar Pradesh

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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 Chikkamagaluru to Dehradun (about 49.6 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 Chikkamagaluru
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