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Kottayam to Dehradun

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

3007 kmDistance
60.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹1,03,815
Ertiga₹1,32,231
Innova₹1,37,915
Innova Crysta₹1,69,931
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,34,529

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3,310
AC Seater₹5,410
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,810
AC Sleeper₹6,920
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8,470
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Train
Sleeper₹1,830
Economy₹3,040
Third AC₹4,240
Second AC₹6,040
First AC₹8,450
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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: Kottayam to Dehradun

3007 km · ~64h 48m · About 60h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kottayam

    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. 130 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 430

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 580

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 730

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

  7. 130 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 859

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1009

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1159

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

  10. 130 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1289

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1439

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1589

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

  13. 130 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1718

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1868

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2018

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

  16. 130 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2148

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2298

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2448

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

  19. 130 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2577

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2727

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2877

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

  22. 130 km · 2h 35m 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: Kottayam to Dehradun

3007 km · ~66h 52m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kottayam

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

  2. Kottayam → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km

    ~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 752)

    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) · ~752 km

    ~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1504)

    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) · ~752 km

    ~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2255)

    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) · ~752 km

    ~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  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: Kottayam to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Kottayam for Kottayam, Dehradun for Dehradun.

Direct trains

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
11:30 AMKottayam
54h 30m392 stops
06:00 PM+2dDehradun

Other options with a change

1 change · 54h 45m in total

KOCHUVELI - MUMBAI LTT Garib Rath Exp#12202 · Garib Rath
11:15 AMChingavanam
23h167 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 · 55h 15m in total

Kerala Express#12625 · Superfast
01:55 PMChingavanam
47h 38m365 stops
01:33 PM+2dTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 1h 45m wait

Dehradun Jan Shatabdi Express#12055 · Jan Shatabdi
03:18 PMTilak Bridge
5h 52m45 stops
09:10 PMDehradun

1 change · 55h 44m in total

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
11:16 AMChingavanam
47h 24m345 stops
10:40 AM+2dDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 50m wait

Ujjaini Express#14309 · Express
11:30 AMDelhi H Nizamuddin
7h 30m47 stops
07:00 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.

Kottayam to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kottayam to Dehradun is about 3007 km by road, roughly 60.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3007 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,03,815 · Ertiga ₹1,32,231 · Innova ₹1,37,915 · Innova Crysta ₹1,69,931 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,34,529
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,310 · AC Seater ₹5,410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,810 · AC Sleeper ₹6,920 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,470
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,830 · Economy ₹3,040 · Third AC ₹4,240 · Second AC ₹6,040 · First AC ₹8,450

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

  1. Coonoor255 km from Kottayam

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Ballari805 km from Kottayam

    Karnataka

  3. Washim1520 km from Kottayam

    Maharashtra

  4. Bhimbetka1935 km from Kottayam

    Madhya Pradesh

  5. Kuno2325 km from Kottayam

    Madhya Pradesh

  6. Mathura2595 km from Kottayam

    Uttar Pradesh

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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 Kottayam to Dehradun (about 60.1 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 Kottayam
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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