Katihar to Dehradun
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katihar, Bihar to Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Katihar to Dehradun
1402 km · ~30h 42m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katihar
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
51 km · 1h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 351Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 501Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 651Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
51 km · 1h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 701Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 851Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1001Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
51 km · 1h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1052Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1202Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1352Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
51 km · 1h 1m drive from previous stop
Arrive in DehradunDehradun, 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: Katihar to Dehradun
1402 km · ~31h 10m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Katihar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katihar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katihar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~701 km
~15h 35m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010
- Change buses at a major city (around km 701)
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.
- change point 1 → Dehradun
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~701 km
~15h 35m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010
- 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: Katihar to Dehradun
Nearest railway stations: Katihar Jn for Katihar, Dehradun for Dehradun.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 26h 13m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 46m wait
1 change · 26h 15m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 48m wait
1 change · 27h 13m in total
Change trains at Haidergarh — about 42m wait
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.
Katihar to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katihar to Dehradun is about 1402 km by road, roughly 28 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1402 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹48,646 · Ertiga ₹61,895 · Innova ₹64,545 · Innova Crysta ₹79,594 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,09,591
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,540 · AC Seater ₹2,520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,240 · AC Sleeper ₹3,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,980
- Train: Sleeper ₹870 · Economy ₹1,430 · Third AC ₹1,990 · Second AC ₹2,830 · First AC ₹3,960
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.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Katihar to Dehradun. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Darbhanga230 km from Katihar
Bihar
- Motihari375 km from Katihar
Bihar
- Pithoragarh1105 km from Katihar
- Bhowali1165 km from Katihar
- Chopta1255 km from Katihar
Hotels in Dehradun
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Treebo Blessing Bells
Dehradun
Treebo Grand Legacy Elite With Roof Top Cafe
Dehradun
Treebo Kanopy Greens
Dehradun
Treebo Grand Legacy Shahenshah
Dehradun
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).
Suggested Dehradun Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Dehradun
- Travel from Katihar to Dehradun (about 28 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 Katihar
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Dehradun trip and see the full Katihar → Dehradun → next stop route.
Dehradun → Kalesar National Park
About 60 km by road
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