Nainital to Dehradun
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Nainital to Dehradun
226 km · ~4h 51m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Nainital
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near DevprayagAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Arrive in DehradunDehradun, 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: Nainital to Dehradun
226 km · ~5h 1m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Nainital
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nainital. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Nainital → Dehradun
AC Seater / Volvo · ~226 km
~5h 1m|Tentative fare ₹250–₹680
- 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: Nainital to Dehradun
Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Nainital, Dehradun for Dehradun.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 9h 10m in total
Change trains at Mundha Pande — about 56m wait
1 change · 9h 15m in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 1h 9m wait
1 change · 9h 15m in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 1h 9m wait
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.
Nainital to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Nainital to Dehradun is about 226 km by road, roughly 4.5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Rishikesh.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 226 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹10,539 · Ertiga ₹13,374 · Innova ₹13,941 · Innova Crysta ₹17,226 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹23,580
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹250 · AC Seater ₹410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹360 · AC Sleeper ₹520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹680
- Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹260 · Third AC ₹350 · Second AC ₹480 · First AC ₹660
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.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Nainital to Dehradun. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Rishikesh180 km from Nainital
Hotels in Dehradun
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Treebo Blessing Bells
Dehradun
Treebo Grand Legacy Elite With Roof Top Cafe
Dehradun
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Dehradun
Treebo Grand Legacy Shahenshah
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).
Suggested Dehradun Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Dehradun
- Travel from Nainital to Dehradun (about 4.5 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 Nainital
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Dehradun trip and see the full Nainital → Dehradun → next stop route.
Dehradun → Kalesar National Park
About 60 km by road
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