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Prayagraj to Dehradun

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

861 kmDistance
17.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹33,238
Ertiga₹42,278
Innova₹44,086
Innova Crysta₹54,377
Tempo Traveller (12)₹74,824

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹950
AC Seater₹1,550
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,380
AC Sleeper₹1,980
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,460
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Train
Sleeper₹550
Economy₹890
Third AC₹1,240
Second AC₹1,750
First AC₹2,440
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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: Prayagraj to Dehradun

861 km · ~18h 33m · About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Prayagraj

    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. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 431

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 581

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 731

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

  7. 131 km · 2h 37m 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: Prayagraj to Dehradun

861 km · ~19h 8m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Prayagraj

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

  2. Prayagraj → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~861 km

    ~19h 8m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460

  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: Prayagraj to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Allahabad Jn for Prayagraj, Dehradun for Dehradun.

Direct trains

Sangam Express Slip#14163-Slip · Express
05:45 PMAllahabad Jn
19h 25m114 stops
01:10 PM+1dDehradun

Other options with a change

1 change · 14h in total

Allahabad-New Delhi Duronto Express#12275 · Duronto
10:40 PMAllahabad Jn
7h 8m82 stops
05:48 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 42m wait

New Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi#12017 · Shatabdi
07:30 AMGhaziabad
5h 10m41 stops
12:40 PMDehradun

1 change · 14h 19m in total

Sealdah-New Delhi AC Duronto Express#12259 · Duronto
03:41 AMBheerpur
7h 14m86 stops
10:55 AMGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 47m wait

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

1 change · 14h 35m in total

Ranchi-New Delhi Garib Rath#12877 · Garib Rath
03:25 AMBheerpur
7h 12m86 stops
10:37 AMGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 5m wait

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

Prayagraj to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Prayagraj to Dehradun is about 861 km by road, roughly 17.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 861 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹33,238 · Ertiga ₹42,278 · Innova ₹44,086 · Innova Crysta ₹54,377 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹74,824
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹950 · AC Seater ₹1,550 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,380 · AC Sleeper ₹1,980 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,460
  • Train: Sleeper ₹550 · Economy ₹890 · Third AC ₹1,240 · Second AC ₹1,750 · First AC ₹2,440

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

  1. Rae Bareli140 km from Prayagraj

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Hardoi360 km from Prayagraj

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. Bareilly525 km from Prayagraj

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. Rudrapur600 km from Prayagraj
  5. Moradabad630 km from Prayagraj

    Uttar Pradesh

  6. Ramnagar670 km from Prayagraj

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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 Prayagraj to Dehradun (about 17.2 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 Prayagraj
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