Dehradun to Kolkata
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Kolkata, West Bengal.
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 Kolkata
1743 km · ~37h 32m · About 35h of driving split over 4 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.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 436Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 586Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 736Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 872Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1022Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1172Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1307Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1457Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1607Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KolkataKolkata, West Bengal
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 Kolkata
1743 km · ~38h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~872 km
~19h 23m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- Change buses at a major city (around km 872)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kolkata. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Kolkata
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~872 km
~19h 23m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- Arrive in Kolkata
Kolkata, West Bengal
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 Kolkata
Nearest railway stations: Dehradun for Dehradun, Howrah Jn for Kolkata.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 24h 50m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 3h 1m wait
1 change · 26h 35m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 4h 5m wait
1 change · 26h 55m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 3h 36m 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 Kolkata: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dehradun to Kolkata is about 1743 km by road, roughly 34.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1743 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹66,725 · Ertiga ₹85,027 · Innova ₹88,687 · Innova Crysta ₹1,09,238 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,50,912
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,920 · AC Seater ₹3,140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,790 · AC Sleeper ₹4,010 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,930
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,080 · Economy ₹1,770 · Third AC ₹2,470 · Second AC ₹3,520 · First AC ₹4,910
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 Kolkata.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Dehradun to Kolkata. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
Hotels in Kolkata
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Things to Do in Kolkata
Visit Asutosh Museum of Indian Art
Asutosh Museum of Indian Art is an art museum located in the main campus of University of Calcutta on College Street, Kolkata (previously Calcutta), India, on the first…
Visit Tiriti Bazaar
Tiriti Bazaar, also known as Chinatown, & also spelled as Tiretta Bazaar is a neighborhood near Lalbazar in Central Kolkata. It is usually called Old China Market.
Visit Fatima Church
Fatima Church is a Catholic religious building located on CIT Road, Kolkata, India.
Visit Wellesley Gol Talab
Wellesley Gol Talab, (also known as Gol Talab), is a park located in Taltala neighbourhood in Central Kolkata, in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Visit St. James' Church
St. James' Church in Entally, Kolkata (Calcutta), India, is one of Kolkata's most elegant churches. Built in 1862, the twin spires of the St. James' Church dominates…
Visit Osmond Memorial Church
Osmond Memorial Church, previously known as Wesleyan Methodist Church, is a historic church located at 56, S. Banerjee Road, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Suggested Kolkata Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Kolkata
- Travel from Dehradun to Kolkata (about 34.9 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Asutosh Museum of Indian Art
Day 2Explore Kolkata
- Visit Tiriti Bazaar
- Visit Fatima Church
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Wellesley Gol Talab
- Head back to Dehradun
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Kolkata trip and see the full Dehradun → Kolkata → next stop route.
Kolkata → Chandannagar
About 45 km by road
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