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Howrah to Dehradun

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Howrah, West Bengal to Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

1733 kmDistance
34.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹59,732
Ertiga₹76,108
Innova₹79,383
Innova Crysta₹97,785
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,35,065

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,910
AC Seater₹3,120
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,770
AC Sleeper₹3,990
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,900
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Train
Sleeper₹1,070
Economy₹1,760
Third AC₹2,460
Second AC₹3,500
First AC₹4,880
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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: Howrah to Dehradun

1733 km · ~37h 20m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Howrah

    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. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 433

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 583

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 733

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

  7. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 867

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1017

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1167

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

  10. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1300

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1450

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1600

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

  13. 133 km · 2h 40m 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: Howrah to Dehradun

1733 km · ~38h 32m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Howrah

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

  2. Howrah → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~867 km

    ~19h 16m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 867)

    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) · ~867 km

    ~19h 16m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480

  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: Howrah to Dehradun

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

Direct trains

Upasana Express#12327 · Superfast
01:10 PMHowrah Jn
28h 50m243 stops
06:00 PM+1dDehradun
Doon Express#13009 · Express
08:35 PMHowrah Jn
34h 35m238 stops
07:10 AM+2dDehradun

Other options with a change

1 change · 23h 20m in total

Sealdah-New Delhi AC Duronto Express#12259 · Duronto
06:40 PMKolkata Sealdah
16h 15m213 stops
10:55 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 47m wait

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
11:42 AMGhaziabad
6h 18m40 stops
06:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 23h 40m in total

Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express#12273 · Duronto
01:00 PMHowrah Jn
17h 1m210 stops
06:01 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 29m wait

New Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi#12017 · Shatabdi
07:30 AMGhaziabad
5h 10m41 stops
12:40 PMDehradun

1 change · 24h 10m in total

KOLKATA CHITPUR - AMRITSAR Durgiana SF Exp#12357 · Superfast
12:30 PMKolkata Chitpur
21h 20m262 stops
09:50 AM+1dLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 1h 9m wait

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

Howrah to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Howrah to Dehradun is about 1733 km by road, roughly 34.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1733 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹59,732 · Ertiga ₹76,108 · Innova ₹79,383 · Innova Crysta ₹97,785 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,35,065
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,910 · AC Seater ₹3,120 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,770 · AC Sleeper ₹3,990 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,900
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,070 · Economy ₹1,760 · Third AC ₹2,460 · Second AC ₹3,500 · First AC ₹4,880

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 Howrah to Dehradun. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Bankura180 km from Howrah

    West Bengal

  2. Parasnath Hills340 km from Howrah

    Jharkhand

  3. Ara630 km from Howrah

    Bihar

  4. Basti940 km from Howrah

    Uttar Pradesh

  5. Pilibhit1400 km from Howrah

    Uttar Pradesh

  6. Ranikhet1530 km from Howrah

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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 Howrah to Dehradun (about 34.7 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 Howrah
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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Dehradun → Rishikesh

About 50 km by road

Dehradun → Haridwar

About 60 km by road

Dehradun → Uttarkashi

About 75 km by road

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