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Kapurthala to Dehradun

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

361 kmDistance
7.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹13,888
Ertiga₹17,678
Innova₹18,436
Innova Crysta₹22,727
Tempo Traveller (12)₹31,324

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹400
AC Seater₹650
Non-AC Sleeper₹580
AC Sleeper₹830
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,060
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Train
Sleeper₹250
Economy₹390
Third AC₹540
Second AC₹750
First AC₹1,040
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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: Kapurthala to Dehradun

361 km · ~7h 53m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kapurthala

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Ropar

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Paonta Sahib

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 61 km · 1h 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: Kapurthala to Dehradun

361 km · ~8h 1m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kapurthala

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

  2. Kapurthala → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~361 km

    ~8h 1m|Tentative fare ₹400–₹1,060

    Usual tea / meal halts: Rupnagar (~170 km)

  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: Kapurthala to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Hamira for Kapurthala, Dehradun for Dehradun.

Direct trains

Amritsar Dehradun Express#14632 · Express
11:07 PMHamira
10h 58m57 stops
10:05 AM+1dDehradun

Other options with a change

1 change · 8h 20m in total

Jalandhar NDLS Express#14682 · Express
04:20 AMJalandhar City
4h 55m34 stops
09:15 AMSaharanpur

Change trains at Saharanpur — about 55m wait

New Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi#12017 · Shatabdi
10:10 AMSaharanpur
2h 30m20 stops
12:40 PMDehradun

1 change · 11h 2m in total

AMRITSAR - NEW JALPAIGURI Karmabhoomi Exp#12408 · Superfast
10:08 AMBeas
5h 15m46 stops
03:23 PMBaliakheri

Change trains at Baliakheri — about 2h 57m wait

Dehradun Jan Shatabdi Express#12055 · Jan Shatabdi
06:20 PMBaliakheri
2h 50m19 stops
09:10 PMDehradun

1 change · 11h 30m in total

Amritsar Haridwar Jan Shatabdi#12054 · Jan Shatabdi
07:30 AMBeas
4h 53m39 stops
12:23 PMSaharanpur

Change trains at Saharanpur — about 3h 12m wait

Ujjaini Express#14309 · Express
03:35 PMSaharanpur
3h 25m20 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.

Kapurthala to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kapurthala to Dehradun is about 361 km by road, roughly 7.2 hours of travel time. The road passes near Rupnagar and Solan.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 361 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹13,888 · Ertiga ₹17,678 · Innova ₹18,436 · Innova Crysta ₹22,727 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹31,324
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹400 · AC Seater ₹650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹580 · AC Sleeper ₹830 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,060
  • Train: Sleeper ₹250 · Economy ₹390 · Third AC ₹540 · Second AC ₹750 · First AC ₹1,040

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

  1. Rahon105 km from Kapurthala

    Punjab

  2. Rupnagar155 km from Kapurthala

    Punjab

  3. Nayagaon195 km from Kapurthala

    Punjab

  4. Kasauli210 km from Kapurthala

    Himachal Pradesh

  5. Morni235 km from Kapurthala

    Haryana

  6. Nahan265 km from Kapurthala

    Himachal Pradesh

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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 Kapurthala to Dehradun (about 7.2 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 Kapurthala
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

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