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Dumka to Dehradun

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

1474 kmDistance
29.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹56,622
Ertiga₹72,099
Innova₹75,194
Innova Crysta₹92,671
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,27,816

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,620
AC Seater₹2,650
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,360
AC Sleeper₹3,390
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,180
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Train
Sleeper₹910
Economy₹1,500
Third AC₹2,090
Second AC₹2,980
First AC₹4,160
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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: Dumka to Dehradun

1474 km · ~32h 9m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dumka

    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. 69 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 369

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 519

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 669

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

  7. 69 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 737

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 887

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1037

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

  10. 69 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1106

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1256

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1406

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

  13. 69 km · 1h 22m 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: Dumka to Dehradun

1474 km · ~32h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Dumka

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

  2. Dumka → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~737 km

    ~16h 23m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 737)

    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) · ~737 km

    ~16h 23m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  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: Dumka to Dehradun

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 26h 50m in total

Dumka-Jasidih Passenger#53552 · Passenger
09:50 AMDumka
1h 45m7 stops
11:35 AMJasidih Jn

Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 49m wait

KOLKATA SEALDAH - AMRITSAR Akal Takht Exp#12317 · Superfast
12:24 PMJasidih Jn
21h 20m228 stops
09:44 AM+1dLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 1h 15m wait

New Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi#12017 · Shatabdi
10:59 AMLaksar Jn
1h 41m11 stops
12:40 PMDehradun

2 changes · 26h 50m in total

Dumka-Jasidih Passenger#53552 · Passenger
09:50 AMDumka
1h 45m7 stops
11:35 AMJasidih Jn

Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 54m wait

KOLKATA CHITPUR - NANGAL DAM Gurumukhi Exp#12325 · Superfast
12:29 PMJasidih Jn
21h 22m228 stops
09:51 AM+1dLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 1h 8m wait

New Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi#12017 · Shatabdi
10:59 AMLaksar Jn
1h 41m11 stops
12:40 PMDehradun

1 change · 32h 10m in total

Dumka-Jasidih Passenger#53552 · Passenger
09:50 AMDumka
1h 45m7 stops
11:35 AMJasidih Jn

Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 5h 37m wait

Upasana Express#12327 · Superfast
05:12 PMJasidih Jn
24h 48m185 stops
06:00 PM+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.

Dumka to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dumka to Dehradun is about 1474 km by road, roughly 29.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1474 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹56,622 · Ertiga ₹72,099 · Innova ₹75,194 · Innova Crysta ₹92,671 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,27,816
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,620 · AC Seater ₹2,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,360 · AC Sleeper ₹3,390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,180
  • Train: Sleeper ₹910 · Economy ₹1,500 · Third AC ₹2,090 · Second AC ₹2,980 · First AC ₹4,160

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

Want the full Dehradun guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Dehradun.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Begusarai215 km from Dumka

    Bihar

  2. Chhapra390 km from Dumka

    Bihar

  3. Gorakhpur615 km from Dumka

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. Dudhwa1050 km from Dumka

    Uttar Pradesh

  5. Nainital1245 km from Dumka

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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 Dumka to Dehradun (about 29.5 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 Dumka
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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About 50 km by road

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About 60 km by road

Dehradun → Uttarkashi

About 75 km by road

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