Kochi to Dehradun
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kochi, Kerala 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: Kochi to Dehradun
2960 km · ~63h 52m · About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kochi
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.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 423Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 573Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 723Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 846Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 996Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1146Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1269Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1419Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1569Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1691Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1841Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1991Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2114Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2264Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2414Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2537Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2687Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2837Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m 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: Kochi to Dehradun
2960 km · ~65h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kochi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kochi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kochi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~987 km
~21h 56m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,810
- Change buses at a major city (around km 987)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~987 km
~21h 56m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,810
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1973)
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 2 → Dehradun
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~987 km
~21h 56m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,810
- 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: Kochi to Dehradun
Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn for Kochi, Dehradun for Dehradun.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 53h 10m in total
Change trains at Nivasar — about 42m wait
1 change · 53h 29m in total
Change trains at Panvel — about 45m wait
1 change · 53h 30m in total
Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 4h 37m 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.
Kochi to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kochi to Dehradun is about 2960 km by road, roughly 59.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2960 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,01,855 · Ertiga ₹1,29,827 · Innova ₹1,35,421 · Innova Crysta ₹1,66,768 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,30,526
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,260 · AC Seater ₹5,330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,740 · AC Sleeper ₹6,810 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,340
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,810 · Economy ₹2,990 · Third AC ₹4,170 · Second AC ₹5,950 · First AC ₹8,320
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 Kochi to Dehradun. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Kalpetta240 km from Kochi
Kerala
- Mysuru345 km from Kochi
Karnataka
- Nanded1345 km from Kochi
Maharashtra
- Chikhaldara1675 km from Kochi
Maharashtra
- Sanchi1970 km from Kochi
Madhya Pradesh
- Fatehpur Sikri2490 km from Kochi
Uttar Pradesh
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 Kochi to Dehradun (about 59.2 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 Kochi
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Dehradun trip and see the full Kochi → Dehradun → next stop route.
Dehradun → Kalesar National Park
About 60 km by road
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