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Karnal to Dehradun

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

161 kmDistance
3.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹6,248
Ertiga₹7,938
Innova₹8,276
Innova Crysta₹10,217
Tempo Traveller (12)₹14,024

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹180
AC Seater₹290
Non-AC Sleeper₹260
AC Sleeper₹370
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹500
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Train
Sleeper₹130
Economy₹190
Third AC₹260
Second AC₹350
First AC₹480
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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: Karnal to Dehradun

161 km · ~3h 13m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Karnal

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

  2. 161 km · 3h 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: Karnal to Dehradun

161 km · ~3h 35m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Karnal

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

  2. Karnal → Dehradun

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~161 km

    ~3h 35m|Tentative fare ₹180–₹500

  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: Karnal to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Karnal for Karnal, Dehradun for Dehradun.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 8h 22m in total

Amritsar-New Delhi Swarna Shatabdi Express#12030 · Shatabdi
09:18 PMTaraori
1h 47m26 stops
11:05 PMNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 50m wait

New Delhi-Dehradun AC Express#12205 · Superfast
11:55 PMNew Delhi
5h 45m47 stops
05:40 AM+1dDehradun

1 change · 8h 22m in total

Amritsar Shatabdi Express#12032 · Shatabdi
09:18 PMTaraori
1h 47m26 stops
11:05 PMNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 50m wait

New Delhi-Dehradun AC Express#12205 · Superfast
11:55 PMNew Delhi
5h 45m47 stops
05:40 AM+1dDehradun

1 change · 9h 50m in total

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:20 AMTaraori
2h 27m27 stops
01:47 PMShivaji Bridge

Change trains at Shivaji Bridge — about 1h 29m wait

Dehradun Jan Shatabdi Express#12055 · Jan Shatabdi
03:16 PMShivaji Bridge
5h 54m46 stops
09:10 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.

Karnal to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karnal to Dehradun is about 161 km by road, roughly 3.2 hours of travel time. The road passes near Saharanpur.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 161 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹6,248 · Ertiga ₹7,938 · Innova ₹8,276 · Innova Crysta ₹10,217 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹14,024
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹180 · AC Seater ₹290 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹260 · AC Sleeper ₹370 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹500
  • Train: Sleeper ₹130 · Economy ₹190 · Third AC ₹260 · Second AC ₹350 · First AC ₹480

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Saharanpur80 km from Karnal

    Uttar 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 Karnal to Dehradun (about 3.2 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 Karnal
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Dehradun trip and see the full Karnal → 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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