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Katra to Dehradun

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir to Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

540 kmDistance
10.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹18,700
Ertiga₹23,803
Innova₹24,824
Innova Crysta₹30,602
Tempo Traveller (12)₹42,174

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹590
AC Seater₹970
Non-AC Sleeper₹860
AC Sleeper₹1,240
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,560
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Train
Sleeper₹350
Economy₹570
Third AC₹790
Second AC₹1,110
First AC₹1,540
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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: Katra to Dehradun

540 km · ~11h 28m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Katra

    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. 120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 270

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 420

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

  5. 120 km · 2h 24m 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: Katra to Dehradun

540 km · ~12h · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Katra

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

  2. Katra → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~540 km

    ~12h|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,560

  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: Katra to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Katra, Dehradun for Dehradun.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 15h in total

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12446 · Sampark Kranti
07:05 PMUdhampur
7h 50m57 stops
02:55 AM+1dAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 40m wait

Amritsar Dehradun Express#14632 · Express
03:35 AMAmbala Cant Jn
6h 30m32 stops
10:05 AMDehradun

1 change · 17h 35m in total

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12446 · Sampark Kranti
07:05 PMUdhampur
11h 5m92 stops
06:10 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 40m wait

New Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi#12017 · Shatabdi
06:50 AMNew Delhi
5h 50m48 stops
12:40 PMDehradun

1 change · 19h 30m in total

Jammu Mail#14034 · Mail
02:35 PMUdhampur
6h 55m38 stops
09:30 PMJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 2h 25m wait

Amritsar Dehradun Express#14632 · Express
11:55 PMJalandhar Cant
10h 10m53 stops
10:05 AM+1dDehradun

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.

Katra to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Katra to Dehradun is about 540 km by road, roughly 10.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 540 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹18,700 · Ertiga ₹23,803 · Innova ₹24,824 · Innova Crysta ₹30,602 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹42,174
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹590 · AC Seater ₹970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹860 · AC Sleeper ₹1,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,560
  • Train: Sleeper ₹350 · Economy ₹570 · Third AC ₹790 · Second AC ₹1,110 · First AC ₹1,540

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

  1. Pathankot135 km from Katra

    Punjab

  2. Rewalsar305 km from Katra

    Himachal Pradesh

  3. Bilaspur330 km from Katra

    Himachal Pradesh

  4. Solan400 km from Katra

    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 Katra to Dehradun (about 10.8 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 Katra
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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