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Jammu to Dehradun

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

521 kmDistance
10.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹20,100
Ertiga₹25,570
Innova₹26,664
Innova Crysta₹32,885
Tempo Traveller (12)₹45,264

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹570
AC Seater₹940
Non-AC Sleeper₹830
AC Sleeper₹1,200
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,510
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Train
Sleeper₹340
Economy₹550
Third AC₹760
Second AC₹1,070
First AC₹1,490
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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: Jammu to Dehradun

521 km · ~11h 5m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jammu

    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. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 261

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 411

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

  5. 111 km · 2h 13m 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: Jammu to Dehradun

521 km · ~11h 35m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Jammu

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

  2. Jammu → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~521 km

    ~11h 35m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,510

  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: Jammu to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Jammu Tawi for Jammu, Dehradun for Dehradun.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 13h 50m in total

Archana Express#12356 · Superfast
08:15 PMJammu Tawi
4h 10m39 stops
12:25 AM+1dLudhiana Jn

Change trains at Ludhiana Jn — about 1h 5m wait

Amritsar Dehradun Express#14632 · Express
01:30 AMLudhiana Jn
8h 35m45 stops
10:05 AMDehradun

1 change · 13h 50m in total

Jammu Kanpur Express#12470 · Superfast
08:15 PMJammu Tawi
4h 10m39 stops
12:25 AM+1dLudhiana Jn

Change trains at Ludhiana Jn — about 1h 5m wait

Amritsar Dehradun Express#14632 · Express
01:30 AMLudhiana Jn
8h 35m45 stops
10:05 AMDehradun

1 change · 13h 50m in total

JAMMU TAWI - BARAUNI Maur Dhwaj Express#12492 · Superfast
08:15 PMJammu Tawi
4h 10m49 stops
12:25 AM+1dLudhiana Jn

Change trains at Ludhiana Jn — about 1h 5m wait

Amritsar Dehradun Express#14632 · Express
01:30 AMLudhiana Jn
8h 35m45 stops
10:05 AMDehradun

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.

Jammu to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jammu to Dehradun is about 521 km by road, roughly 10.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 521 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹20,100 · Ertiga ₹25,570 · Innova ₹26,664 · Innova Crysta ₹32,885 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹45,264
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹570 · AC Seater ₹940 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹830 · AC Sleeper ₹1,200 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,510
  • Train: Sleeper ₹340 · Economy ₹550 · Third AC ₹760 · Second AC ₹1,070 · First AC ₹1,490

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

  1. Pathankot115 km from Jammu

    Punjab

  2. Naina Devi290 km from Jammu

    Himachal Pradesh

  3. Shimla370 km from Jammu

    Himachal Pradesh

  4. Kufri380 km from Jammu

    Himachal Pradesh

  5. Auli470 km from Jammu

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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 Jammu to Dehradun (about 10.4 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 Jammu
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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