Kolkata to Dehradun
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kolkata, West Bengal 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: Kolkata to Dehradun
1745 km · ~37h 34m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kolkata
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.
136 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 436Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 586Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 736Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 873Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1023Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1173Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1309Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1459Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1609Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 44m 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: Kolkata to Dehradun
1745 km · ~38h 48m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kolkata
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolkata. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kolkata → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~873 km
~19h 24m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- Change buses at a major city (around km 873)
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) · ~873 km
~19h 24m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- 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: Kolkata to Dehradun
Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Kolkata, Dehradun for Dehradun.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 23h 20m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 47m wait
1 change · 23h 40m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 29m wait
1 change · 24h 10m in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 1h 9m 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.
Kolkata to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kolkata to Dehradun is about 1745 km by road, roughly 34.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1745 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹66,797 · Ertiga ₹85,119 · Innova ₹88,784 · Innova Crysta ₹1,09,356 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,51,080
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,920 · AC Seater ₹3,140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,790 · AC Sleeper ₹4,010 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,940
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,080 · Economy ₹1,780 · Third AC ₹2,470 · Second AC ₹3,520 · First AC ₹4,920
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 Kolkata to Dehradun. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Bishnupur150 km from Kolkata
West Bengal
- Parasnath Hills350 km from Kolkata
Jharkhand
- Ballia715 km from Kolkata
Uttar Pradesh
- Bahraich1135 km from Kolkata
Uttar Pradesh
- Nainital1515 km from Kolkata
Hotels in Dehradun
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Treebo Blessing Bells
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Treebo Grand Legacy Elite With Roof Top Cafe
Dehradun
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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 Kolkata to Dehradun (about 34.9 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 Kolkata
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Dehradun trip and see the full Kolkata → Dehradun → next stop route.
Dehradun → Kalesar National Park
About 60 km by road
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