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Jowai to Dehradun

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

1942 kmDistance
38.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹74,329
Ertiga₹94,720
Innova₹98,799
Innova Crysta₹1,21,690
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,68,128

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,140
AC Seater₹3,500
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,110
AC Sleeper₹4,470
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,490
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Train
Sleeper₹1,200
Economy₹1,970
Third AC₹2,750
Second AC₹3,910
First AC₹5,470
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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: Jowai to Dehradun

1942 km · ~42h 10m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jowai

    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. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 388

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 538

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 688

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

  7. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 777

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 927

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1077

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

  10. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1165

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1315

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1465

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

  13. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1554

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1704

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1854

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

  16. 88 km · 1h 46m 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: Jowai to Dehradun

1942 km · ~43h 10m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Jowai

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

  2. Jowai → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~971 km

    ~21h 35m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 971)

    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) · ~971 km

    ~21h 35m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770

  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: Jowai to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Barahu (about 75 km away) for Jowai, Dehradun for Dehradun.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 37h 17m in total

DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12423 · Rajdhani
04:43 AMChaparmukh Jn
29h 11m324 stops
09:54 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 48m wait

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

1 change · 38h 13m in total

DIBRUGARH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12235 · Rajdhani
03:47 AMChaparmukh Jn
25h 23m200 stops
05:10 AM+1dHaidergarh

Change trains at Haidergarh — about 42m wait

Upasana Express#12327 · Superfast
05:52 AMHaidergarh
12h 8m85 stops
06:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 38h 17m in total

DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12423 · Rajdhani
04:43 AMChaparmukh Jn
29h 27m330 stops
10:10 AM+1dTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 1h 24m wait

Uttaranchal Express#19565 · Express
11:34 AMTilak Bridge
7h 26m45 stops
07:00 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.

Jowai to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jowai to Dehradun is about 1942 km by road, roughly 38.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1942 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹74,329 · Ertiga ₹94,720 · Innova ₹98,799 · Innova Crysta ₹1,21,690 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,68,128
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,140 · AC Seater ₹3,500 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,110 · AC Sleeper ₹4,470 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,490
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,200 · Economy ₹1,970 · Third AC ₹2,750 · Second AC ₹3,910 · First AC ₹5,470

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

  1. Dhubri290 km from Jowai

    Assam

  2. Buxa Tiger Reserve375 km from Jowai

    West Bengal

  3. Siliguri515 km from Jowai

    West Bengal

  4. Ging Gompa550 km from Jowai

    West Bengal

  5. Dharan655 km from Jowai

    Bihar

  6. Almora1710 km from Jowai

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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 Jowai to Dehradun (about 38.8 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 Jowai
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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