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Haridwar to Dehradun

The distance from Haridwar to Dehradun is about 58 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). The trip from Delhi is in principle a five-hour drive, but unless departing very early

58 kmDistance
1 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,855
Ertiga₹7,430
Innova₹7,745
Innova Crysta₹9,570
Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,100

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹60
AC Seater₹100
Non-AC Sleeper₹90
AC Sleeper₹130
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹210
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Train
Sleeper₹60
Economy₹90
Third AC₹110
Second AC₹150
First AC₹190
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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.

Overview

The distance from Haridwar to Dehradun is about 58 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). The trip from Delhi is in principle a five-hour drive, but unless departing very early in the morning, traffic greatly lengthens the journey. The town is on the narrow, two-lane NH 72A (Chhutmalpur to Dehradun).

Route Map

By Car: Haridwar to Dehradun

58 km · ~1h 10m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Haridwar

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 58 km · 1h 10m 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: Haridwar to Dehradun

58 km · ~1h 17m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Haridwar

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

  2. Haridwar → Dehradun

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~58 km

    ~1h 17m|Tentative fare ₹60–₹210

  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: Haridwar to Dehradun

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

Direct trains

Chennai Dehradun Express#12687 · Superfast
03:22 AMHaridwar Jn
1h 38m6 stops
05:00 AMDehradun
Chennai Chandigarh Express Slip#12687-Slip · Superfast
03:22 AMHaridwar Jn
1h 38m6 stops
05:00 AMDehradun
New Delhi-Dehradun AC Express#12205 · Superfast
04:05 AMHaridwar Jn
1h 35m6 stops
05:40 AMDehradun
Varanasi Dehradun Janata Express#14265 · Express
04:25 AMHaridwar Jn
58m4 stops
05:23 AMDoiwala
New Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi#12017 · Shatabdi
11:28 AMHaridwar Jn
1h 12m6 stops
12:40 PMDehradun

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.

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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 Haridwar to Dehradun (about 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 Haridwar
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Travel Tips

The trip from Delhi is in principle a five-hour drive, but unless departing very early in the morning, traffic greatly lengthens the journey.
Car rental companies provide cars to Dehradun from Delhi IGI Airport and New Delhi station.

Budget Estimate

road

58 km

1 hours

Approximately 58 km by road from Haridwar to Dehradun, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

train

58 km

The nearest railway station to Dehradun is Dehradun railway station, about 3 km from the town centre.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Dehradun from Haridwar?

About 58 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).

2. Which airport is closest to Dehradun?

Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), about 22 km away.

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