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Munnar to Dehradun

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

2931 kmDistance
58.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹1,12,137
Ertiga₹1,42,912
Innova₹1,49,067
Innova Crysta₹1,83,593
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,53,704

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3,220
AC Seater₹5,280
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,690
AC Sleeper₹6,740
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8,260
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Train
Sleeper₹1,790
Economy₹2,960
Third AC₹4,130
Second AC₹5,890
First AC₹8,240
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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: Munnar to Dehradun

2931 km · ~63h 17m · About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Munnar

    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. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 419

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 569

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 719

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

  7. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 837

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 987

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1137

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

  10. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1256

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1406

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1556

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

  13. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1675

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1825

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1975

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

  16. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2094

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2244

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2394

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

  19. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2512

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2662

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2812

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

  22. 119 km · 2h 22m 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: Munnar to Dehradun

2931 km · ~65h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Munnar

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

  2. Munnar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~977 km

    ~21h 43m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,790

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 977)

    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) · ~977 km

    ~21h 43m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,790

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1954)

    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) · ~977 km

    ~21h 43m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,790

  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: Munnar to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn (about 85 km away) for Munnar, Dehradun for Dehradun.

Direct trains

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
01:25 PMAngamali
52h 35m375 stops
06:00 PM+2dDehradun

Other options with a change

1 change · 52h 42m in total

KOCHUVELI - MUMBAI LTT Garib Rath Exp#12202 · Garib Rath
01:18 PMChovvara
20h 57m150 stops
10:15 AM+1dPanvel

Change trains at Panvel — about 45m wait

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
11:00 AMPanvel
31h232 stops
06:00 PM+1dDehradun

1 change · 53h 10m in total

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
12:50 PMErnakulam Jn
14h 58m120 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 · 53h 25m in total

Kerala Express#12625 · Superfast
03:45 PMErnakulam Jn
45h 48m353 stops
01:33 PM+2dTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 1h 45m wait

Dehradun Jan Shatabdi Express#12055 · Jan Shatabdi
03:18 PMTilak Bridge
5h 52m45 stops
09:10 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.

Munnar to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Munnar to Dehradun is about 2931 km by road, roughly 58.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2931 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,12,137 · Ertiga ₹1,42,912 · Innova ₹1,49,067 · Innova Crysta ₹1,83,593 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,53,704
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,220 · AC Seater ₹5,280 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,690 · AC Sleeper ₹6,740 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,260
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,790 · Economy ₹2,960 · Third AC ₹4,130 · Second AC ₹5,890 · First AC ₹8,240

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Want the full Dehradun guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Dehradun.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Munnar to Dehradun. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. BR Hills275 km from Munnar

    Karnataka

  2. Ballari730 km from Munnar

    Karnataka

  3. Amravati1570 km from Munnar

    Maharashtra

  4. Bhopal1905 km from Munnar

    Madhya Pradesh

  5. Shivpuri2220 km from Munnar

    Madhya Pradesh

  6. Agra2475 km from Munnar

    Uttar Pradesh

Hotels in Dehradun

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Dehradun

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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 Munnar to Dehradun (about 58.6 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 Munnar
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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