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Puducherry to Dehradun

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

2671 kmDistance
53.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹1,02,355
Ertiga₹1,30,400
Innova₹1,36,009
Innova Crysta₹1,67,555
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,31,364

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,940
AC Seater₹4,810
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,270
AC Sleeper₹6,140
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7,530
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Train
Sleeper₹1,630
Economy₹2,700
Third AC₹3,770
Second AC₹5,370
First AC₹7,510
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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: Puducherry to Dehradun

2671 km · ~57h 25m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Puducherry

    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. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 445

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 595

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 745

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

  7. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 890

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1040

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1190

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

  10. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1336

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1486

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1636

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

  13. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1781

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1931

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2081

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

  16. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2226

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2376

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2526

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

  19. 145 km · 2h 54m 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: Puducherry to Dehradun

2671 km · ~59h 21m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Puducherry

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

  2. Puducherry → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~890 km

    ~19h 47m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 890)

    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) · ~890 km

    ~19h 47m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1781)

    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) · ~890 km

    ~19h 47m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540

  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: Puducherry to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Puducherry for Puducherry, Dehradun for Dehradun.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 51h 35m in total

Puducherry-New Delhi SF Express#22403 · Superfast
09:05 AMPuducherry
42h 55m318 stops
04:00 AM+2dTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 2h 54m wait

New Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi#12017 · Shatabdi
06:54 AMTilak Bridge
5h 46m46 stops
12:40 PMDehradun

1 change · 56h 55m in total

Puducherry-New Delhi SF Express#22403 · Superfast
09:05 AMPuducherry
39h 42m300 stops
12:47 AM+2dMathura Jn

Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 7h 43m wait

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
08:30 AMMathura Jn
9h 30m62 stops
06:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 57h 55m in total

Puducherry-New Delhi SF Express#22403 · Superfast
09:05 AMPuducherry
31h 57m251 stops
05:02 PM+1dBina Jn

Change trains at Bina Jn — about 7h 28m wait

Ujjaini Express#14309 · Express
12:30 AMBina Jn
18h 30m112 stops
07:00 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.

Puducherry to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Puducherry to Dehradun is about 2671 km by road, roughly 53.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2671 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,02,355 · Ertiga ₹1,30,400 · Innova ₹1,36,009 · Innova Crysta ₹1,67,555 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,31,364
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,940 · AC Seater ₹4,810 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,270 · AC Sleeper ₹6,140 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,530
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,630 · Economy ₹2,700 · Third AC ₹3,770 · Second AC ₹5,370 · First AC ₹7,510

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Dehradun.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Puducherry to Dehradun. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Tirupati250 km from Puducherry

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. Siddipet900 km from Puducherry

    Telangana

  3. Wardha1280 km from Puducherry

    Maharashtra

  4. Pachmarhi1530 km from Puducherry

    Madhya Pradesh

  5. Datia1985 km from Puducherry

    Madhya Pradesh

  6. Kasganj2300 km from Puducherry

    Uttar 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 Puducherry to Dehradun (about 53.4 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 Puducherry
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