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Ooty to Dehradun

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

2743 kmDistance
54.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹94,433
Ertiga₹1,20,354
Innova₹1,25,538
Innova Crysta₹1,54,609
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,13,671

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3,020
AC Seater₹4,940
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,390
AC Sleeper₹6,310
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7,730
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Train
Sleeper₹1,680
Economy₹2,770
Third AC₹3,870
Second AC₹5,520
First AC₹7,710
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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: Ooty to Dehradun

2743 km · ~59h 32m · About 55h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ooty

    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. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 392

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 542

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 692

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

  7. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 784

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 934

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1084

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

  10. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1176

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1326

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1476

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

  13. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1567

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1717

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1867

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

  16. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1959

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2109

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2259

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

  19. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2351

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2501

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2651

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

  22. 92 km · 1h 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: Ooty to Dehradun

2743 km · ~60h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ooty

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

  2. Ooty → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~914 km

    ~20h 19m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,610

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 914)

    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) · ~914 km

    ~20h 19m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,610

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1829)

    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) · ~914 km

    ~20h 19m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,610

  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: Ooty to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Udagamandalam for Ooty, Dehradun for Dehradun.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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.

Ooty to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ooty to Dehradun is about 2743 km by road, roughly 54.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2743 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹94,433 · Ertiga ₹1,20,354 · Innova ₹1,25,538 · Innova Crysta ₹1,54,609 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,13,671
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,020 · AC Seater ₹4,940 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,390 · AC Sleeper ₹6,310 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,730
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,680 · Economy ₹2,770 · Third AC ₹3,870 · Second AC ₹5,520 · First AC ₹7,710

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

  1. Tumakuru280 km from Ooty

    Karnataka

  2. Nanded1125 km from Ooty

    Maharashtra

  3. Harda1580 km from Ooty

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Ashoknagar1905 km from Ooty

    Madhya Pradesh

  5. Agra2285 km from Ooty

    Uttar Pradesh

Hotels in Dehradun

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Treebo Blessing Bells

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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).

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Suggested Dehradun Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Dehradun

  • Travel from Ooty to Dehradun (about 54.9 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 Ooty
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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About 60 km by road

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About 75 km by road

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