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Patna to Dehradun

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

1138 kmDistance
22.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹43,627
Ertiga₹55,576
Innova₹57,965
Innova Crysta₹71,414
Tempo Traveller (12)₹98,592

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,250
AC Seater₹2,050
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,820
AC Sleeper₹2,620
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,240
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Train
Sleeper₹710
Economy₹1,170
Third AC₹1,620
Second AC₹2,310
First AC₹3,220
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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: Patna to Dehradun

1138 km · ~24h 46m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Patna

    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. 79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 379

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 529

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 679

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

  7. 79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 759

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 909

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1059

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

  10. 79 km · 1h 35m 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: Patna to Dehradun

1138 km · ~25h 18m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Patna

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

  2. Patna → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~569 km

    ~12h 39m|Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,640

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 569)

    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) · ~569 km

    ~12h 39m|Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,640

  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: Patna to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Patna Jn for Patna, Dehradun for Dehradun.

Direct trains

Upasana Express#12327 · Superfast
09:10 PMPatna Jn
20h 50m148 stops
06:00 PM+1dDehradun

Other options with a change

1 change · 20h 47m in total

Guwahati-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#22423 · Rajdhani
09:13 PMFatwa
12h 43m138 stops
09:56 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 46m wait

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
11:42 AMGhaziabad
6h 18m40 stops
06:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 20h 48m in total

DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12423 · Rajdhani
09:12 PMFatwa
12h 42m161 stops
09:54 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 48m wait

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
11:42 AMGhaziabad
6h 18m40 stops
06:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 20h 56m in total

KOLKATA CHITPUR - NANGAL DAM Gurumukhi Exp#12325 · Superfast
03:44 PMFatwa
18h 7m175 stops
09:51 AM+1dLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 1h 8m wait

New Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi#12017 · Shatabdi
10:59 AMLaksar Jn
1h 41m11 stops
12:40 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.

Patna to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Patna to Dehradun is about 1138 km by road, roughly 22.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1138 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹43,627 · Ertiga ₹55,576 · Innova ₹57,965 · Innova Crysta ₹71,414 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹98,592
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,250 · AC Seater ₹2,050 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,820 · AC Sleeper ₹2,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,240
  • Train: Sleeper ₹710 · Economy ₹1,170 · Third AC ₹1,620 · Second AC ₹2,310 · First AC ₹3,220

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

  1. Siwan135 km from Patna

    Bihar

  2. Gorakhpur280 km from Patna

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. Bahraich535 km from Patna

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. Rudrapur880 km from Patna
  5. Nainital910 km from Patna
  6. Chopta995 km from Patna

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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 Patna to Dehradun (about 22.8 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 Patna
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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About 50 km by road

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About 60 km by road

Dehradun → Uttarkashi

About 75 km by road

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