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Kota to Dehradun

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

792 kmDistance
15.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹30,274
Ertiga₹38,590
Innova₹40,254
Innova Crysta₹49,570
Tempo Traveller (12)₹68,528

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹870
AC Seater₹1,430
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,270
AC Sleeper₹1,820
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,270
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Train
Sleeper₹510
Economy₹820
Third AC₹1,140
Second AC₹1,610
First AC₹2,250
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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: Kota to Dehradun

792 km · ~17h 10m · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kota

    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. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 396

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 546

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 696

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

  7. 96 km · 1h 55m 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: Kota to Dehradun

792 km · ~17h 36m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kota

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

  2. Kota → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~792 km

    ~17h 36m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270

  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: Kota to Dehradun

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

Direct trains

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
03:05 AMKota Jn
14h 55m101 stops
06:00 PMDehradun
Bandra T - Dehradun Express#19019 · Express
07:30 PMKota Jn
22h 5m102 stops
05:35 PM+1dDehradun

Other options with a change

1 change · 14h 19m in total

Bandra Terminus- Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath#12909 · Garib Rath
03:41 AMDadhdevi
3h 5m31 stops
06:46 AMKela Devi

Change trains at Kela Devi — about 41m wait

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
07:27 AMKela Devi
10h 33m72 stops
06:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 14h 49m in total

Mumbai Central-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12951 · Rajdhani
03:11 AMDadhdevi
2h 19m22 stops
05:30 AMChhoti Odai

Change trains at Chhoti Odai — about 40m wait

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
06:10 AMChhoti Odai
11h 50m81 stops
06:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 15h 11m in total

Sarvodaya SF Express#12473 · Superfast
09:29 PMDadhdevi
6h 54m59 stops
04:23 AM+1dTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 2h 31m wait

New Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi#12017 · Shatabdi
06:54 AMTilak Bridge
5h 46m46 stops
12:40 PMDehradun

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.

Kota to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kota to Dehradun is about 792 km by road, roughly 15.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 792 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹30,274 · Ertiga ₹38,590 · Innova ₹40,254 · Innova Crysta ₹49,570 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹68,528
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹870 · AC Seater ₹1,430 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,270 · AC Sleeper ₹1,820 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,270
  • Train: Sleeper ₹510 · Economy ₹820 · Third AC ₹1,140 · Second AC ₹1,610 · First AC ₹2,250

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

  1. Sheopur85 km from Kota

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Gurugram490 km from Kota

    Haryana

  4. Ghaziabad540 km from Kota

    Uttar Pradesh

  5. Saharanpur720 km from Kota

    Uttar Pradesh

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Dehradun

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Dehradun

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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).

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Suggested Dehradun Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Dehradun

  • Travel from Kota to Dehradun (about 15.8 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 Kota
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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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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