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Leh to Dehradun

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

553 kmDistance
11.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹19,118
Ertiga₹24,344
Innova₹25,389
Innova Crysta₹31,290
Tempo Traveller (12)₹43,157

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹610
AC Seater₹1,000
Non-AC Sleeper₹880
AC Sleeper₹1,270
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,600
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Train
Sleeper₹360
Economy₹580
Third AC₹800
Second AC₹1,140
First AC₹1,580
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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: Leh to Dehradun

553 km · ~11h 44m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Leh

    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. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 277

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 427

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

  5. 127 km · 2h 32m 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: Leh to Dehradun

553 km · ~12h 17m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Leh

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

  2. Leh → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~553 km

    ~12h 17m|Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,600

  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: Leh to Dehradun

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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.

Leh to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Leh to Dehradun is about 553 km by road, roughly 11.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 553 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹19,118 · Ertiga ₹24,344 · Innova ₹25,389 · Innova Crysta ₹31,290 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹43,157
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹610 · AC Seater ₹1,000 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹880 · AC Sleeper ₹1,270 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,600
  • Train: Sleeper ₹360 · Economy ₹580 · Third AC ₹800 · Second AC ₹1,140 · First AC ₹1,580

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

  1. Kibber265 km from Leh

    Himachal Pradesh

  2. Auli495 km from Leh

Hotels in Dehradun

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Treebo Blessing Bells

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Dehradun

Treebo Grand Legacy Shahenshah

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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 Leh to Dehradun (about 11.1 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 Leh
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Dehradun trip and see the full Leh → Dehradun → next stop route.

Dehradun → Rishikesh

About 50 km by road

Dehradun → Haridwar

About 60 km by road

Dehradun → Kalesar National Park

About 60 km by road

Dehradun → Uttarkashi

About 75 km by road

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