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Mangaluru to Dehradun

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

2555 kmDistance
51.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹87,942
Ertiga₹1,12,087
Innova₹1,16,916
Innova Crysta₹1,43,986
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,99,008

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,810
AC Seater₹4,600
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,090
AC Sleeper₹5,880
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7,200
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Train
Sleeper₹1,560
Economy₹2,590
Third AC₹3,610
Second AC₹5,140
First AC₹7,180
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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: Mangaluru to Dehradun

2555 km · ~55h 6m · About 51h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mangaluru

    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. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 426

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 576

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 726

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

  7. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 852

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1002

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1152

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

  10. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1278

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1428

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1578

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

  13. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1703

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1853

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2003

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

  16. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2129

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2279

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2429

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

  19. 126 km · 2h 31m 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: Mangaluru to Dehradun

2555 km · ~56h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Mangaluru

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

  2. Mangaluru → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~852 km

    ~18h 56m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 852)

    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) · ~852 km

    ~18h 56m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1703)

    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) · ~852 km

    ~18h 56m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440

  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: Mangaluru to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Mangalore Cntl for Mangaluru, Dehradun for Dehradun.

Direct trains

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
08:51 PMThokur
45h 9m302 stops
06:00 PM+2dDehradun

Other options with a change

1 change · 45h 58m in total

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
08:02 PMManjeshwar
7h 46m46 stops
03:48 AM+1dNivasar

Change trains at Nivasar — about 42m wait

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
04:30 AMNivasar
37h 30m259 stops
06:00 PM+1dDehradun

1 change · 46h 58m in total

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
08:02 PMManjeshwar
38h 38m259 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

1 change · 46h 58m in total

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
08:02 PMManjeshwar
38h 38m259 stops
10:40 AM+2dDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 50m wait

INDORE - DEHRADUN Exp#14317 · Express
11:30 AMDelhi H Nizamuddin
7h 30m50 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.

Mangaluru to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mangaluru to Dehradun is about 2555 km by road, roughly 51.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2555 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹87,942 · Ertiga ₹1,12,087 · Innova ₹1,16,916 · Innova Crysta ₹1,43,986 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,99,008
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,810 · AC Seater ₹4,600 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,090 · AC Sleeper ₹5,880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,200
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,560 · Economy ₹2,590 · Third AC ₹3,610 · Second AC ₹5,140 · First AC ₹7,180

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

  1. Sirsi245 km from Mangaluru

    Karnataka

  2. Vijayapura575 km from Mangaluru

    Karnataka

  3. Jalna1010 km from Mangaluru

    Maharashtra

  4. Agar Malwa1575 km from Mangaluru

    Madhya Pradesh

  5. Mathura2140 km from Mangaluru

    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 Mangaluru to Dehradun (about 51.1 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 Mangaluru
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