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Gorakhpur to Dehradun

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

854 kmDistance
17.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹32,988
Ertiga₹41,955
Innova₹43,748
Innova Crysta₹53,965
Tempo Traveller (12)₹74,236

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹940
AC Seater₹1,540
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,370
AC Sleeper₹1,960
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,440
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Train
Sleeper₹540
Economy₹880
Third AC₹1,230
Second AC₹1,740
First AC₹2,420
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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: Gorakhpur to Dehradun

854 km · ~18h 25m · About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Gorakhpur

    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. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 427

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 577

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 727

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

  7. 127 km · 2h 32m 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: Gorakhpur to Dehradun

854 km · ~18h 59m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Gorakhpur

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

  2. Gorakhpur → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~854 km

    ~18h 59m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440

  3. 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: Gorakhpur to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Gorakhpur Jn for Gorakhpur, Dehradun for Dehradun.

Direct trains

Rapti Ganga Express#15001 · Express
09:10 PMGorakhpur Jn
16h 50m118 stops
02:00 PM+1dDehradun
Rapti Ganga Express#15005 · Express
09:10 PMGorakhpur Jn
16h 50m118 stops
02:00 PM+1dDehradun

Other options with a change

1 change · 17h 33m in total

Saharsa Amritsar Garib Rath#12203 · Garib Rath
12:27 AMGorakhpur Cant
5h 49m41 stops
06:16 AMAlamnagar

Change trains at Alamnagar — about 1h 21m wait

Upasana Express#12327 · Superfast
07:37 AMAlamnagar
10h 23m78 stops
06:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 18h 55m in total

Kushinagar Express#11016 · Express
07:05 PMGorakhpur Jn
5h 20m39 stops
12:25 AM+1dLucknow

Change trains at Lucknow — about 2h 35m wait

Rapti Ganga Express#15001 · Express
03:00 AMLucknow
11h79 stops
02:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 18h 55m in total

Kushinagar Express#11016 · Express
07:05 PMGorakhpur Jn
5h 20m39 stops
12:25 AM+1dLucknow

Change trains at Lucknow — about 2h 35m wait

Rapti Ganga Express#15005 · Express
03:00 AMLucknow
11h79 stops
02:00 PMDehradun

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.

Gorakhpur to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Gorakhpur to Dehradun is about 854 km by road, roughly 17.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 854 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹32,988 · Ertiga ₹41,955 · Innova ₹43,748 · Innova Crysta ₹53,965 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹74,236
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹940 · AC Seater ₹1,540 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,370 · AC Sleeper ₹1,960 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,440
  • Train: Sleeper ₹540 · Economy ₹880 · Third AC ₹1,230 · Second AC ₹1,740 · First AC ₹2,420

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Basti70 km from Gorakhpur

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Dudhwa430 km from Gorakhpur

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. Haldwani605 km from Gorakhpur
  4. Ranikhet650 km from Gorakhpur
  5. Kotdwar750 km from Gorakhpur

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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 Gorakhpur to Dehradun (about 17.1 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 Gorakhpur
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