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Dehradun to Basti

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

783 kmDistance
15.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹26,958
Ertiga₹34,357
Innova₹35,837
Innova Crysta₹44,136
Tempo Traveller (12)₹60,995

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹860
AC Seater₹1,410
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,250
AC Sleeper₹1,800
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,240
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Train
Sleeper₹500
Economy₹810
Third AC₹1,130
Second AC₹1,600
First AC₹2,220
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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: Dehradun to Basti

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

  1. Start from Dehradun

    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. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 392

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 542

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 692

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

  7. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Basti

    Basti, Uttar Pradesh

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: Dehradun to Basti

783 km · ~17h 24m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Dehradun

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

  2. Dehradun → Basti

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~783 km

    ~17h 24m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240

  3. Arrive in Basti

    Basti, Uttar Pradesh

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

By Train: Dehradun to Basti

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

Direct trains

Rapti Ganga Express#15006 · Express
03:35 PMDehradun
14h 35m110 stops
06:10 AM+1dBasti
Rapti Ganga Express#15002 · Express
03:35 PMDehradun
14h 35m110 stops
06:10 AM+1dBasti

Other options with a change

1 change · 13h 31m in total

Dehradun-New Delhi Shatabdi#12018 · Shatabdi
05:00 PMDehradun
1h 36m11 stops
06:36 PMLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 50m wait

AMRITSAR - SAHARSA Jan Sadharan Exp#14604 · Express
07:26 PMLaksar Jn
11h 5m109 stops
06:31 AM+1dChureb

1 change · 14h 13m in total

Dehradun Jan Shatabdi Express#12056 · Jan Shatabdi
05:10 AMDehradun
1h 41m11 stops
06:51 AMLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 1h 4m wait

Amarnath Express#12588 · Superfast
07:55 AMLaksar Jn
11h 28m101 stops
07:23 PMChureb

1 change · 14h 31m in total

Dehradun Jan Shatabdi Express#12056 · Jan Shatabdi
05:10 AMDehradun
1h 41m11 stops
06:51 AMLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 1h 4m wait

Jammu-Barauni Amarnath Express#15098 · Express
07:55 AMLaksar Jn
11h 46m101 stops
07:41 PMChureb

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.

Dehradun to Basti: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dehradun to Basti is about 783 km by road, roughly 15.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 783 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹26,958 · Ertiga ₹34,357 · Innova ₹35,837 · Innova Crysta ₹44,136 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹60,995
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹860 · AC Seater ₹1,410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,250 · AC Sleeper ₹1,800 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,240
  • Train: Sleeper ₹500 · Economy ₹810 · Third AC ₹1,130 · Second AC ₹1,600 · First AC ₹2,220

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

  1. Devprayag70 km from Dehradun

    Uttarakhand

  2. Chopta135 km from Dehradun

    Uttarakhand

  3. Kashipur195 km from Dehradun

    Uttarakhand

  4. Nainital225 km from Dehradun

    Uttarakhand

  5. Rudrapur255 km from Dehradun

    Uttarakhand

  6. Dudhwa420 km from Dehradun

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Things to Do in Basti

Visit Bhadeshwar Nath Temple

A Shiva shrine and Basti district’s main pilgrimage site, busiest during Shivratri.

Visit Kaptanganj

A town in Basti district.

Visit Harraiya

A tehsil town in Basti district.

Visit Sant Kabir Nagar

A neighbouring district named for the poet-saint Kabir.

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Suggested Basti Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Basti

  • Travel from Dehradun to Basti (about 15.7 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Bhadeshwar Nath Temple

Day 2Explore Basti

  • Visit Kaptanganj
  • Visit Harraiya

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Sant Kabir Nagar
  • Head back to Dehradun
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