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Kollam to Dehradun

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

3107 kmDistance
62.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹1,18,920
Ertiga₹1,51,543
Innova₹1,58,068
Innova Crysta₹1,94,692
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,68,988

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3,420
AC Seater₹5,590
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,970
AC Sleeper₹7,150
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8,750
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Train
Sleeper₹1,890
Economy₹3,140
Third AC₹4,380
Second AC₹6,240
First AC₹8,730
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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: Kollam to Dehradun

3107 km · ~66h 48m · About 62h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kollam

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 444

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 594

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 744

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

  7. 144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 888

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1038

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1188

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

  10. 144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1332

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1482

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1632

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

  13. 144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1775

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1925

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2075

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

  16. 144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2219

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2369

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2519

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

  19. 144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2663

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2813

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2963

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

  22. 144 km · 2h 53m 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: Kollam to Dehradun

3107 km · ~69h 4m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kollam

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

  2. Kollam → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~777 km

    ~17h 16m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,230

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 777)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~777 km

    ~17h 16m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,230

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1554)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~777 km

    ~17h 16m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,230

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2330)

    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.

  8. change point 3 → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~777 km

    ~17h 16m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,230

  9. 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: Kollam to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Kollam Jn for Kollam, Dehradun for Dehradun.

Direct trains

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
09:45 AMKollam Jn
56h 15m405 stops
06:00 PM+2dDehradun

Other options with a change

1 change · 55h 58m in total

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
10:02 AMIravipuram
17h 46m146 stops
03:48 AM+1dNivasar

Change trains at Nivasar — about 42m wait

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
04:30 AMNivasar
37h 30m259 stops
06:00 PM+1dDehradun

1 change · 56h 25m in total

KOCHUVELI - MUMBAI LTT Garib Rath Exp#12202 · Garib Rath
09:35 AMIravipuram
24h 40m180 stops
10:15 AM+1dPanvel

Change trains at Panvel — about 45m wait

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
11:00 AMPanvel
31h232 stops
06:00 PM+1dDehradun

1 change · 56h 54m in total

TRIVANDRUM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Rajdhani Exp#12431 · Rajdhani
08:06 PMIravipuram
38h 57m375 stops
11:03 AM+2dMathura Jn

Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 7h 22m wait

Chennai Dehradun Express#12687 · Superfast
06:25 PMMathura Jn
10h 35m63 stops
05:00 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.

Kollam to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kollam to Dehradun is about 3107 km by road, roughly 62.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3107 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,18,920 · Ertiga ₹1,51,543 · Innova ₹1,58,068 · Innova Crysta ₹1,94,692 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,68,988
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,420 · AC Seater ₹5,590 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,970 · AC Sleeper ₹7,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,750
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,890 · Economy ₹3,140 · Third AC ₹4,380 · Second AC ₹6,240 · First AC ₹8,730

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.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Alathur255 km from Kollam

    Kerala

  2. Coonoor355 km from Kollam

    Tamil Nadu

  3. Raichur1060 km from Kollam

    Karnataka

  4. Amravati1745 km from Kollam

    Maharashtra

  5. Ashoknagar2270 km from Kollam

    Madhya Pradesh

  6. Bharatpur2650 km from Kollam

    Rajasthan

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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 Kollam to Dehradun (about 62.1 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 Kollam
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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