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Dhenkanal to Dehradun

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhenkanal, Odisha to Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

1712 kmDistance
34.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹65,618
Ertiga₹83,594
Innova₹87,190
Innova Crysta₹1,07,416
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,48,308

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,880
AC Seater₹3,080
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,740
AC Sleeper₹3,940
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,840
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Train
Sleeper₹1,060
Economy₹1,740
Third AC₹2,430
Second AC₹3,450
First AC₹4,820
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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: Dhenkanal to Dehradun

1712 km · ~36h 54m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dhenkanal

    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. 128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 428

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 578

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 728

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

  7. 128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 856

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1006

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1156

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

  10. 128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1284

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1434

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1584

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

  13. 128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dehradun

    Dehradun, Uttarakhand

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: Dhenkanal to Dehradun

1712 km · ~38h 2m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Dhenkanal

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dhenkanal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Dhenkanal → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~856 km

    ~19h 1m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 856)

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

  4. change point 1 → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~856 km

    ~19h 1m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450

  5. Arrive in Dehradun

    Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Dhenkanal to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Dhenkanal for Dhenkanal, Dehradun for Dehradun.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 37h 25m in total

VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp#18507 · Express
07:45 AMRajthagarh
30h 49m206 stops
02:34 PM+1dTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 44m wait

Dehradun Jan Shatabdi Express#12055 · Jan Shatabdi
03:18 PMTilak Bridge
5h 52m45 stops
09:10 PMDehradun

1 change · 44h 36m in total

BHUBANESWAR - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp#12880 · Superfast
08:24 AMRajthagarh
15h 41m119 stops
12:05 AM+1dNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 3h 45m wait

Chennai Dehradun Express#12687 · Superfast
03:50 AMNagpur
25h 10m169 stops
05:00 AM+1dDehradun

1 change · 44h 36m in total

BHUBANESWAR - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp#12880 · Superfast
08:24 AMRajthagarh
15h 41m119 stops
12:05 AM+1dNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 3h 45m wait

Chennai Chandigarh Express Slip#12687-Slip · Superfast
03:50 AMNagpur
25h 10m169 stops
05:00 AM+1dDehradun

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.

Dhenkanal to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dhenkanal to Dehradun is about 1712 km by road, roughly 34.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1712 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹65,618 · Ertiga ₹83,594 · Innova ₹87,190 · Innova Crysta ₹1,07,416 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,48,308
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,880 · AC Seater ₹3,080 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,740 · AC Sleeper ₹3,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,840
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,060 · Economy ₹1,740 · Third AC ₹2,430 · Second AC ₹3,450 · First AC ₹4,820

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 Dehradun.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Dhenkanal to Dehradun. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Ambikapur470 km from Dhenkanal

    Chhattisgarh

  2. Prayagraj845 km from Dhenkanal

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. Lucknow1080 km from Dhenkanal

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. Bareilly1375 km from Dhenkanal

    Uttar Pradesh

  5. Rampur1455 km from Dhenkanal

    Uttar Pradesh

  6. Ramnagar1515 km from Dhenkanal

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Things to Do in Dehradun

India Thrills

India Thrills is worth a visit while in Dehradun.

Adventure Nation

Adventure Nation is worth a visit while in Dehradun.

Chetwoode Hall

The Indian Military Academy. A charming little museum housing collections of 20th century military artifacts.

Clock Tower

Built by the British, this remains the icon of the downtown area.

Jaspal Rana Shooting Range

Majhon- Paunda, Via Nanda Ki Chowki, Premnagar, Dehradun

The Kalinga War Memorial

The only war memorial of its kind in the world which was erected by the British to honour their foe, the Gurkhas (or the Gorkhas).

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Suggested Dehradun Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Dehradun

  • Travel from Dhenkanal to Dehradun (about 34.2 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Uttara Museum of Contemporary Art

Day 2Explore Dehradun

  • Visit Robber's Cave
  • Visit Doon Valley
  • Visit Santala devi temple

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Tapkeshwar Temple
  • Head back to Dhenkanal
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