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Pathankot to Dehradun

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

405 kmDistance
8.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹17,565
Ertiga₹22,290
Innova₹23,235
Innova Crysta₹28,710
Tempo Traveller (12)₹39,300

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹450
AC Seater₹730
Non-AC Sleeper₹650
AC Sleeper₹930
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,180
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Train
Sleeper₹270
Economy₹440
Third AC₹600
Second AC₹840
First AC₹1,160
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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: Pathankot to Dehradun

405 km · ~8h 46m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Pathankot

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  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. 105 km · 2h 6m 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: Pathankot to Dehradun

405 km · ~9h · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Pathankot

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

  2. Pathankot → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~405 km

    ~9h|Tentative fare ₹450–₹1,180

  3. 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: Pathankot to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Chakki Bank for Pathankot, Dehradun for Dehradun.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 12h 41m in total

Archana Express#12356 · Superfast
09:24 PMKathua
3h 1m30 stops
12:25 AM+1dLudhiana Jn

Change trains at Ludhiana Jn — about 1h 5m wait

Amritsar Dehradun Express#14632 · Express
01:30 AMLudhiana Jn
8h 35m45 stops
10:05 AMDehradun

1 change · 12h 41m in total

Jammu Kanpur Express#12470 · Superfast
09:24 PMKathua
3h 1m30 stops
12:25 AM+1dLudhiana Jn

Change trains at Ludhiana Jn — about 1h 5m wait

Amritsar Dehradun Express#14632 · Express
01:30 AMLudhiana Jn
8h 35m45 stops
10:05 AMDehradun

1 change · 12h 41m in total

JAMMU TAWI - BARAUNI Maur Dhwaj Express#12492 · Superfast
09:24 PMKathua
3h 1m39 stops
12:25 AM+1dLudhiana Jn

Change trains at Ludhiana Jn — about 1h 5m wait

Amritsar Dehradun Express#14632 · Express
01:30 AMLudhiana Jn
8h 35m45 stops
10:05 AMDehradun

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.

Pathankot to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pathankot to Dehradun is about 405 km by road, roughly 8.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 405 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹17,565 · Ertiga ₹22,290 · Innova ₹23,235 · Innova Crysta ₹28,710 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹39,300
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹450 · AC Seater ₹730 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹650 · AC Sleeper ₹930 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,180
  • Train: Sleeper ₹270 · Economy ₹440 · Third AC ₹600 · Second AC ₹840 · First AC ₹1,160

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

  1. Bilaspur190 km from Pathankot

    Himachal Pradesh

  2. Shimla255 km from Pathankot

    Himachal Pradesh

  3. Solan265 km from Pathankot

    Himachal Pradesh

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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 Pathankot to Dehradun (about 8.1 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 Pathankot
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