Dehradun to Kullu
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.
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 Kullu
262 km · ~5h 34m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Dehradun
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near NarkandaAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KulluKullu, Himachal 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 Kullu
262 km · ~5h 49m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Kullu
AC Seater / Volvo · ~262 km
~5h 49m|Tentative fare ₹290–₹780
Usual tea / meal halts: Barot (~170 km)
- Arrive in Kullu
Kullu, Himachal 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 Kullu
Nearest railway stations: Dehradun for Dehradun, Baijnath Paprola (about 46 km away) for Kullu.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 26h 50m in total
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 1h 45m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 4h 10m wait
2 changes · 49h 10m in total
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 12h 25m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h wait
2 changes · 49h 10m in total
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 14h 15m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 50m 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 Kullu: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dehradun to Kullu is about 262 km by road, roughly 5.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 262 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹10,539 · Ertiga ₹13,374 · Innova ₹13,941 · Innova Crysta ₹17,226 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹23,580
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹290 · AC Seater ₹470 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹420 · AC Sleeper ₹600 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹780
- Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹290 · Third AC ₹400 · Second AC ₹550 · First AC ₹760
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 Kullu.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Dehradun to Kullu. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Auli60 km from Dehradun
Uttarakhand
- Tirthan Valley210 km from Dehradun
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Things to Do in Kullu
Kheer Ganga
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Suggested Kullu Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Kullu
- Travel from Dehradun to Kullu (about 5.2 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Kullu Valley
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Lug Valley
- Head back to Dehradun
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Kullu trip and see the full Dehradun → Kullu → next stop route.
Kullu → Jogindernagar
About 40 km by road
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