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Kumbakonam to Dehradun

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

2808 kmDistance
56.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹1,07,746
Ertiga₹1,37,230
Innova₹1,43,126
Innova Crysta₹1,76,360
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,43,372

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3,090
AC Seater₹5,050
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,490
AC Sleeper₹6,460
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7,910
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Train
Sleeper₹1,710
Economy₹2,840
Third AC₹3,960
Second AC₹5,650
First AC₹7,890
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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: Kumbakonam to Dehradun

2808 km · ~60h 50m · About 56h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kumbakonam

    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. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 401

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 551

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 701

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

  7. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 802

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 952

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1102

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

  10. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1203

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1353

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1503

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

  13. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1605

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1755

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1905

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

  16. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2006

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2156

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2306

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

  19. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2407

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2557

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2707

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

  22. 101 km · 2h 1m 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: Kumbakonam to Dehradun

2808 km · ~62h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kumbakonam

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

  2. Kumbakonam → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~936 km

    ~20h 48m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,670

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 936)

    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) · ~936 km

    ~20h 48m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,670

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1872)

    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 → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~936 km

    ~20h 48m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,670

  7. 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: Kumbakonam to Dehradun

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 62h 10m in total

Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar Express#18495 · Express
02:50 PMPandaravadai
7h 50m78 stops
10:40 PMKorukkupet Jn

Change trains at Korukkupet Jn — about 11h 8m wait

Chennai Dehradun Express#12687 · Superfast
09:48 AMKorukkupet Jn
43h 12m313 stops
05:00 AM+2dDehradun

1 change · 62h 10m in total

Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar Express#18495 · Express
02:50 PMPandaravadai
7h 50m78 stops
10:40 PMKorukkupet Jn

Change trains at Korukkupet Jn — about 11h 8m wait

Chennai Chandigarh Express Slip#12687-Slip · Superfast
09:48 AMKorukkupet Jn
43h 12m313 stops
05:00 AM+2dDehradun

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.

Kumbakonam to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kumbakonam to Dehradun is about 2808 km by road, roughly 56.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2808 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,07,746 · Ertiga ₹1,37,230 · Innova ₹1,43,126 · Innova Crysta ₹1,76,360 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,43,372
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,090 · AC Seater ₹5,050 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,490 · AC Sleeper ₹6,460 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,910
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,710 · Economy ₹2,840 · Third AC ₹3,960 · Second AC ₹5,650 · First AC ₹7,890

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Vellore285 km from Kumbakonam

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Nalgonda880 km from Kumbakonam

    Telangana

  3. Adilabad1265 km from Kumbakonam

    Telangana

  4. Sagar1865 km from Kumbakonam

    Madhya Pradesh

  5. Morena2255 km from Kumbakonam

    Madhya Pradesh

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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 Kumbakonam to Dehradun (about 56.2 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 Kumbakonam
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