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Dehradun to Papikonda National Park

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Papikonda National Park, Andhra Pradesh.

1947 kmDistance
38.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21520
Sedan₹25410
SUV₹33250
Innova / MUV₹37190
Tempo Traveller₹43130
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2140
AC Seater₹3500
Non-AC Sleeper₹3120
AC Sleeper₹4480
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5500
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Train
Sleeper₹1200
Economy₹1980
Third AC₹2760
Second AC₹3920
First AC₹5480
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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 Papikonda National Park

1947 km · ~42h 16m · About 39h of driving split over 5 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. 89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 389

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 539

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 689

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

  7. 89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 779

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 929

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1079

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

  10. 89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1168

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1318

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1468

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

  13. 89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1558

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1708

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1858

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

  16. 89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Papikonda National Park

    Papikonda National Park, Andhra 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 Papikonda National Park

1947 km · ~43h 18m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  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 → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~974 km

    ~21h 39m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,780

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 974)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Papikonda National Park. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Papikonda National Park

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~974 km

    ~21h 39m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,780

  5. Arrive in Papikonda National Park

    Papikonda National Park, Andhra 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 Papikonda National Park

Nearest railway stations: Dehradun for Dehradun, Kovvur (about 29 km away) for Papikonda National Park.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 41h 11m in total

Dehradun Chennai Express#12688 · Superfast
07:20 AMDehradun
36h 4m245 stops
07:24 PM+1dKrishna Canal

Change trains at Krishna Canal — about 2h 49m wait

YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp#12246 · Duronto
10:13 PMKrishna Canal
2h 18m30 stops
12:31 AM+1dRajamundry

1 change · 42h 19m in total

Dehradun Chennai Express#12688 · Superfast
07:20 AMDehradun
32h 8m218 stops
03:28 PM+1dWarangal

Change trains at Warangal — about 4h 19m wait

Godavari SF Express#12728 · Superfast
07:47 PMWarangal
5h 52m55 stops
01:39 AM+1dRajamundry

1 change · 44h 46m in total

Dehradun Chennai Express#12688 · Superfast
07:20 AMDehradun
32h 8m218 stops
03:28 PM+1dWarangal

Change trains at Warangal — about 6h 44m wait

Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Garib Rath#12740 · Garib Rath
10:12 PMWarangal
5h 54m55 stops
04:06 AM+1dRajamundry

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.

Transport Options

Dehradun to Papikonda National Park: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dehradun to Papikonda National Park is about 1947 km by road, roughly 38.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1947 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,520 · Sedan ₹25,410 · SUV ₹33,250 · Innova / MUV ₹37,190 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,130
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,140 · AC Seater ₹3,500 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,120 · AC Sleeper ₹4,480 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,500
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,200 · Economy ₹1,980 · Third AC ₹2,760 · Second AC ₹3,920 · First AC ₹5,480

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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