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Lucknow to Dehradun

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

627 kmDistance
12.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹24,384
Ertiga₹30,967
Innova₹32,284
Innova Crysta₹39,868
Tempo Traveller (12)₹54,668

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹690
AC Seater₹1,130
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,000
AC Sleeper₹1,440
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,810
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Train
Sleeper₹410
Economy₹660
Third AC₹910
Second AC₹1,280
First AC₹1,790
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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: Lucknow to Dehradun

627 km · ~13h 12m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Lucknow

    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. 164 km · 3h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 314

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 464

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

  5. 164 km · 3h 16m 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: Lucknow to Dehradun

627 km · ~13h 56m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Lucknow

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

  2. Lucknow → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~627 km

    ~13h 56m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,810

  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: Lucknow to Dehradun

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

Direct trains

Rapti Ganga Express#15001 · Express
03:00 AMLucknow
11h79 stops
02:00 PMDehradun
Rapti Ganga Express#15005 · Express
03:00 AMLucknow
11h79 stops
02:00 PMDehradun
Upasana Express#12327 · Superfast
07:30 AMLucknow
10h 30m79 stops
06:00 PMDehradun
Varanasi Dehradun Janata Express#14265 · Express
04:45 PMLucknow
12h 38m77 stops
05:23 AM+1dDoiwala
Doon Express#13009 · Express
06:30 PMLucknow
12h 40m79 stops
07:10 AM+1dDehradun

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.

Lucknow to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Lucknow to Dehradun is about 627 km by road, roughly 12.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 627 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹24,384 · Ertiga ₹30,967 · Innova ₹32,284 · Innova Crysta ₹39,868 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹54,668
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹690 · AC Seater ₹1,130 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,000 · AC Sleeper ₹1,440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,810
  • Train: Sleeper ₹410 · Economy ₹660 · Third AC ₹910 · Second AC ₹1,280 · First AC ₹1,790

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

  1. Hardoi130 km from Lucknow

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bareilly290 km from Lucknow

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. Rudrapur365 km from Lucknow
  4. Kashipur425 km from Lucknow
  5. Kotdwar520 km from Lucknow

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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 Lucknow to Dehradun (about 12.5 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 Lucknow
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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