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Mandi to Dehradun

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

239 kmDistance
4.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹11,710
Ertiga₹14,860
Innova₹15,490
Innova Crysta₹19,140
Tempo Traveller (12)₹26,200

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹260
AC Seater₹430
Non-AC Sleeper₹380
AC Sleeper₹550
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹720
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Train
Sleeper₹170
Economy₹270
Third AC₹360
Second AC₹510
First AC₹700
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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: Mandi to Dehradun

239 km · ~5h 7m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mandi

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Auli

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 89 km · 1h 47m 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: Mandi to Dehradun

239 km · ~5h 19m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Mandi

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

  2. Mandi → Dehradun

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~239 km

    ~5h 19m|Tentative fare ₹260–₹720

    Usual tea / meal halts: Auli (~170 km)

  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: Mandi to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Baijnath Paprola (about 47 km away) for Mandi, Dehradun for Dehradun.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 28h 50m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express
10:30 PMPathankot
8h 46m76 stops
07:16 AM+1dDaya Basti

Change trains at Daya Basti — about 2h 49m wait

Uttaranchal Express#19565 · Express
10:05 AMDaya Basti
8h 55m51 stops
07:00 PMDehradun

2 changes · 41h 50m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express
10:30 PMPathankot
9h 15m80 stops
07:45 AM+1dOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 14h 35m wait

DELHI SARAI ROHILLA - DEHRADUN Mussoorie Exp#14041 · Express
10:20 PMOld Delhi
9h 40m54 stops
08:00 AM+1dDehradun

2 changes · 41h 50m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 35m wait

Pathankot Delhi Express#14038 · Express
07:00 AMPathankot
10h 25m82 stops
05:25 PMOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 4h 55m wait

DELHI SARAI ROHILLA - DEHRADUN Mussoorie Exp#14041 · Express
10:20 PMOld Delhi
9h 40m54 stops
08:00 AM+1dDehradun

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.

Mandi to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mandi to Dehradun is about 239 km by road, roughly 4.8 hours of travel time. The road passes near Shimla.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 239 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹260 · AC Seater ₹430 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹380 · AC Sleeper ₹550 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹720
  • Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹270 · Third AC ₹360 · Second AC ₹510 · First AC ₹700

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

  1. Kufri95 km from Mandi

    Himachal Pradesh

  2. Auli185 km from Mandi

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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 Mandi to Dehradun (about 4.8 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 Mandi
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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