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Kanpur to Dehradun

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

635 kmDistance
12.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹24,670
Ertiga₹31,337
Innova₹32,671
Innova Crysta₹40,338
Tempo Traveller (12)₹55,340

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹700
AC Seater₹1,140
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,020
AC Sleeper₹1,460
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,830
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Train
Sleeper₹410
Economy₹670
Third AC₹920
Second AC₹1,300
First AC₹1,810
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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: Kanpur to Dehradun

635 km · ~13h 22m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kanpur

    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. 168 km · 3h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 318

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 468

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

  5. 168 km · 3h 21m 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: Kanpur to Dehradun

635 km · ~14h 7m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kanpur

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

  2. Kanpur → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~635 km

    ~14h 7m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,830

  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: Kanpur to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Kanpur Central for Kanpur, Dehradun for Dehradun.

Direct trains

Sangam Express Slip#14163-Slip · Express
09:28 PMGovindpuri
15h 42m84 stops
01:10 PM+1dDehradun

Other options with a change

1 change · 11h 45m in total

Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express#12273 · Duronto
12:55 AMChakeri
5h 10m60 stops
06:05 AMTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 49m wait

New Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi#12017 · Shatabdi
06:54 AMTilak Bridge
5h 46m46 stops
12:40 PMDehradun

1 change · 11h 55m in total

Sealdah-New Delhi AC Duronto Express#12259 · Duronto
06:05 AMChakeri
4h 50m55 stops
10:55 AMGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 47m wait

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

1 change · 12h in total

Kanpur Shatabdi#12033 · Shatabdi
06:00 AMKanpur Central
4h 18m53 stops
10:18 AMGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 24m wait

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

Kanpur to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kanpur to Dehradun is about 635 km by road, roughly 12.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 635 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹24,670 · Ertiga ₹31,337 · Innova ₹32,671 · Innova Crysta ₹40,338 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹55,340
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹700 · AC Seater ₹1,140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,020 · AC Sleeper ₹1,460 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,830
  • Train: Sleeper ₹410 · Economy ₹670 · Third AC ₹920 · Second AC ₹1,300 · First AC ₹1,810

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

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Dehradun.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Farrukhabad165 km from Kanpur

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bareilly300 km from Kanpur

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. Moradabad400 km from Kanpur

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. Kotdwar530 km from Kanpur

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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 Kanpur to Dehradun (about 12.7 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 Kanpur
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Dehradun trip and see the full Kanpur → Dehradun → next stop route.

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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