Dehradun to Kochi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Kochi, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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 Kochi
2951 km · ~63h 41m · About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dehradun
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 422Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 572Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 722Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 843Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 993Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1143Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1265Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1415Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1565Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1686Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1836Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1986Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2108Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2258Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2408Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2529Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2679Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2829Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KochiKochi, Kerala
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 Kochi
2951 km · ~65h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Dehradun → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~984 km
~21h 52m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810
- Change buses at a major city (around km 984)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kochi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~984 km
~21h 52m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1967)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kochi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Kochi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~984 km
~21h 52m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810
- Arrive in Kochi
Kochi, Kerala
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 Kochi
Nearest railway stations: Dehradun for Dehradun, Ernakulam Jn for Kochi.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 52h 10m in total
Change trains at Pragati Maidan — about 43m wait
1 change · 52h 10m in total
Change trains at Pragati Maidan — about 40m wait
1 change · 52h 10m in total
Change trains at Pragati Maidan — about 40m wait
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 Kochi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dehradun to Kochi is about 2951 km by road, roughly 59 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2951 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,01,566 · Ertiga ₹1,29,453 · Innova ₹1,35,030 · Innova Crysta ₹1,66,292 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,29,846
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,250 · AC Seater ₹5,310 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,720 · AC Sleeper ₹6,790 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,310
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,800 · Economy ₹2,980 · Third AC ₹4,160 · Second AC ₹5,930 · First AC ₹8,290
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Kochi.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Dehradun to Kochi. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Aligarh350 km from Dehradun
Uttar Pradesh
- Morena550 km from Dehradun
Madhya Pradesh
- Bhopal1025 km from Dehradun
Madhya Pradesh
- Akola1395 km from Dehradun
Maharashtra
- Kalaburagi1885 km from Dehradun
Karnataka
- Nagarhole2650 km from Dehradun
Karnataka
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Things to Do in Kochi
Visit Fort Kochi Beach
A serene stretch of shoreline where you can watch the famous Chinese fishing nets being operated, and enjoy a peaceful evening walk with views of the Arabian Sea.
Visit Santa Cruz Basilica
One of the oldest churches in India, with a striking Gothic-style exterior and beautifully painted ceilings, frescoes, and stained-glass windows.
Visit St. Francis Church
The oldest European church in India, where Vasco da Gama was originally buried before his remains were taken to Portugal, with a simple yet historic colonial…
Visit Mattancherry Palace
A historic palace built by the Portuguese and later renovated by the Dutch, known for its stunning murals depicting Hindu mythology and royal portraits.
Visit Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue
A narrow, bustling street lined with antique shops and spice stores, home to the 400-year-old Paradesi Synagogue with its hand-painted Chinese tiles and ancient scrolls.
Visit Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi, formerly also known as Fort Cochin, is a region of Kochi city in Kerala, India. Fort Kochi takes its name from the Fort Manuel of Kochi, the first European…
Suggested Kochi Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Kochi
- Travel from Dehradun to Kochi (about 59 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Fort Kochi Beach
Day 2Explore Kochi
- Visit Santa Cruz Basilica
- Visit St. Francis Church
- Visit Mattancherry Palace
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue
- Head back to Dehradun
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