Dehradun to Kohima
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Kohima, Nagaland.
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 Kohima
2156 km · ~46h 27m · About 43h of driving split over 5 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.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 431Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 581Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 731Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 862Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1012Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1162Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1294Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1444Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1594Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1725Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1875Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2025Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KohimaKohima, Nagaland
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 Kohima
2156 km · ~47h 57m · 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) · ~719 km
~15h 59m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060
- Change buses at a major city (around km 719)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kohima. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~719 km
~15h 59m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1437)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kohima. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Kohima
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~719 km
~15h 59m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060
- Arrive in Kohima
Kohima, Nagaland
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 Kohima
Nearest railway stations: Dehradun for Dehradun, Dimapur (about 46 km away) for Kohima.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 39h 30m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 40h 50m in total
Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 52m wait
1 change · 41h 40m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 3h 59m 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 Kohima: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dehradun to Kohima is about 2156 km by road, roughly 43.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2156 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹82,469 · Ertiga ₹1,05,107 · Innova ₹1,09,635 · Innova Crysta ₹1,35,023 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,86,604
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,370 · AC Seater ₹3,880 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,450 · AC Sleeper ₹4,960 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,090
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,320 · Economy ₹2,190 · Third AC ₹3,050 · Second AC ₹4,340 · First AC ₹6,070
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Kohima guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Kohima.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Dehradun to Kohima. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Ranikhet200 km from Dehradun
Uttarakhand
- Pelling1365 km from Dehradun
Sikkim
- Ravangla1385 km from Dehradun
Sikkim
- Kalimpong1410 km from Dehradun
West Bengal
- Buxa Tiger Reserve1565 km from Dehradun
West Bengal
- Bhuragaon1895 km from Dehradun
Assam
Hotels in Kohima
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Things to Do in Kohima
Bara Basti
Supposedly the second largest village in Asia. See the traditional Angami way of life.
Catholic Church on Aradhurah Hill
Located near the Little Flower School. This is the biggest church of its kind in the predominantly Christian north-eastern region of India.
The Deputy Commissioner's Bungalow
For over a month, Japanese troops battled British and Indian troops at this small bungalow in Kohima. The battle, known as the Battle of the Tennis Court, was the…
Nagaland State Museum
Though information is somewhat limited, the museum has nice displays and some rare Naga artifacts and archaeological finds; as of April 2019, there is a very…
Kohima War Cemetery
The cemetery is maintained by the Commonwealth Graves Commission for the Allied war dead. The cemetery lies on the slopes of Garrison Hill, in what was once the Deputy…
Kohima Zoo
You can see the rare Tragopan bird, the state bird of Nagaland and the Mithun, the state animal.
Suggested Kohima Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Kohima
- Travel from Dehradun to Kohima (about 43.1 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Kohima Botanical Garden
Day 2Explore Kohima
- Visit Nagaland State Museum
- Visit Kohima Mizo Presbyterian Church
- Visit Kohima Lotha Baptist Church
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Kohima Ao Baptist Church
- Head back to Dehradun
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