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Purnia to Dehradun

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

1373 kmDistance
27.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹52,516
Ertiga₹66,933
Innova₹69,816
Innova Crysta₹85,982
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,18,832

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,510
AC Seater₹2,470
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,200
AC Sleeper₹3,160
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,890
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Train
Sleeper₹850
Economy₹1,400
Third AC₹1,950
Second AC₹2,780
First AC₹3,870
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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: Purnia to Dehradun

1373 km · ~28h 48m · About 27h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Purnia

    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. 193 km · 3h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 343

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 493

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

  5. 193 km · 3h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 687

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 837

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

  7. 193 km · 3h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1030

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1180

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

  9. 193 km · 3h 52m 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: Purnia to Dehradun

1373 km · ~30h 32m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Purnia

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

  2. Purnia → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~687 km

    ~15h 16m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,970

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 687)

    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) · ~687 km

    ~15h 16m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,970

  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: Purnia to Dehradun

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 32h 11m in total

Seemanchal Express#12487 · Superfast
09:29 PMGarh Banaili
22h 51m157 stops
08:20 PM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 4h 20m wait

New Delhi-Dehradun AC Express#12205 · Superfast
12:40 AMGhaziabad
5h40 stops
05:40 AMDehradun

1 change · 39h 11m in total

Seemanchal Express#12487 · Superfast
09:29 PMGarh Banaili
22h 51m157 stops
08:20 PM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 11h 10m wait

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

1 change · 39h 41m in total

Seemanchal Express#12487 · Superfast
09:29 PMGarh Banaili
14h 21m75 stops
11:50 AM+1dAllahabad Jn

Change trains at Allahabad Jn — about 5h 55m wait

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

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.

Purnia to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Purnia to Dehradun is about 1373 km by road, roughly 27.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1373 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹52,516 · Ertiga ₹66,933 · Innova ₹69,816 · Innova Crysta ₹85,982 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,18,832
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,510 · AC Seater ₹2,470 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,200 · AC Sleeper ₹3,160 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,890
  • Train: Sleeper ₹850 · Economy ₹1,400 · Third AC ₹1,950 · Second AC ₹2,780 · First AC ₹3,870

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

  1. Darbhanga205 km from Purnia

    Bihar

  2. Sitamarhi280 km from Purnia

    Bihar

  3. Champawat1070 km from Purnia
  4. Haldwani1130 km from Purnia
  5. Bhowali1140 km from Purnia
  6. Chopta1230 km from Purnia

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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 Purnia to Dehradun (about 27.5 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 Purnia
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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Dehradun → Rishikesh

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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