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Motihari to Dehradun

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

1025 kmDistance
20.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹39,593
Ertiga₹50,355
Innova₹52,508
Innova Crysta₹64,770
Tempo Traveller (12)₹89,100

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,130
AC Seater₹1,850
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,640
AC Sleeper₹2,360
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,920
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Train
Sleeper₹650
Economy₹1,060
Third AC₹1,470
Second AC₹2,080
First AC₹2,900
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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: Motihari to Dehradun

1025 km · ~21h 30m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Motihari

    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. 192 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 342

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 492

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

  5. 192 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 683

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 833

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

  7. 192 km · 3h 50m 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: Motihari to Dehradun

1025 km · ~22h 48m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Motihari

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

  2. Motihari → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~513 km

    ~11h 24m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,490

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 513)

    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 → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~513 km

    ~11h 24m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,490

  5. 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: Motihari to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Bapudham Motihari for Motihari, Dehradun for Dehradun.

Direct trains

Rapti Ganga Express#15001 · Express
03:29 PMBapudham Motihari
22h 31m147 stops
02:00 PM+1dDehradun

Other options with a change

1 change · 23h 45m in total

DARBHANGA - AMRITSAR Jan Nayak Exp#15211 · Express
09:25 PMPipra
20h 10m156 stops
05:35 PM+1dLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 1h 29m wait

Dehradun Jan Shatabdi Express#12055 · Jan Shatabdi
07:04 PMLaksar Jn
2h 6m11 stops
09:10 PMDehradun

1 change · 25h 39m in total

Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar(T) Garib Rath Exp.#12211 · Garib Rath
04:21 PMPipra
11h 59m70 stops
04:20 AM+1dLucknow

Change trains at Lucknow — about 3h 10m wait

Upasana Express#12327 · Superfast
07:30 AMLucknow
10h 30m79 stops
06:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 25h 44m in total

Muzaffarpur-Porbandar Express#19270 · Express
04:16 PMPipra
14h 4m86 stops
06:20 AM+1dTodarpur

Change trains at Todarpur — about 3h 9m wait

Upasana Express#12327 · Superfast
09:29 AMTodarpur
8h 31m63 stops
06:00 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.

Motihari to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Motihari to Dehradun is about 1025 km by road, roughly 20.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1025 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹39,593 · Ertiga ₹50,355 · Innova ₹52,508 · Innova Crysta ₹64,770 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹89,100
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,130 · AC Seater ₹1,850 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,640 · AC Sleeper ₹2,360 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,920
  • Train: Sleeper ₹650 · Economy ₹1,060 · Third AC ₹1,470 · Second AC ₹2,080 · First AC ₹2,900

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

  1. Siddharthnagar245 km from Motihari

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Pithoragarh730 km from Motihari
  3. Almora790 km from Motihari
  4. Ranikhet820 km from Motihari
  5. Chopta880 km from Motihari

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Dehradun

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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 Motihari to Dehradun (about 20.5 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 Motihari
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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