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Rajnandgaon to Dehradun

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

1393 kmDistance
27.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹53,230
Ertiga₹67,857
Innova₹70,782
Innova Crysta₹87,158
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,20,512

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,530
AC Seater₹2,510
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,230
AC Sleeper₹3,200
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,950
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Train
Sleeper₹870
Economy₹1,420
Third AC₹1,980
Second AC₹2,820
First AC₹3,930
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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: Rajnandgaon to Dehradun

1393 km · ~30h 32m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rajnandgaon

    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. 48 km · 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 348

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 498

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 648

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

  7. 48 km · 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 697

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 847

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 997

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

  10. 48 km · 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1045

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1195

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1345

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

  13. 48 km · 58m 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: Rajnandgaon to Dehradun

1393 km · ~30h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Rajnandgaon

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

  2. Rajnandgaon → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~697 km

    ~15h 29m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 697)

    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) · ~697 km

    ~15h 29m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000

  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: Rajnandgaon to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Raj Nandgaon for Rajnandgaon, Dehradun for Dehradun.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 26h 20m in total

Bilaspur-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12441 · Rajdhani
04:40 PMRasmara
18h 3m154 stops
10:43 AM+1dDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 47m wait

Ujjaini Express#14309 · Express
11:30 AMDelhi H Nizamuddin
7h 30m47 stops
07:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 26h 20m in total

Bilaspur-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12441 · Rajdhani
04:40 PMRasmara
18h 3m154 stops
10:43 AM+1dDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 47m wait

INDORE - DEHRADUN Exp#14317 · Express
11:30 AMDelhi H Nizamuddin
7h 30m50 stops
07:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 26h 20m in total

Bilaspur-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12441 · Rajdhani
04:40 PMRasmara
18h 5m156 stops
10:45 AM+1dTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 49m wait

Uttaranchal Express#19565 · Express
11:34 AMTilak Bridge
7h 26m45 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.

Rajnandgaon to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rajnandgaon to Dehradun is about 1393 km by road, roughly 27.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1393 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹53,230 · Ertiga ₹67,857 · Innova ₹70,782 · Innova Crysta ₹87,158 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,20,512
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,530 · AC Seater ₹2,510 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,230 · AC Sleeper ₹3,200 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,950
  • Train: Sleeper ₹870 · Economy ₹1,420 · Third AC ₹1,980 · Second AC ₹2,820 · First AC ₹3,930

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

  1. Kanha175 km from Rajnandgaon

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. Katni405 km from Rajnandgaon

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. Khajuraho560 km from Rajnandgaon

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Mainpuri925 km from Rajnandgaon

    Uttar Pradesh

  5. Budaun1030 km from Rajnandgaon

    Uttar Pradesh

  6. Hastinapur1230 km from Rajnandgaon

    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 Rajnandgaon to Dehradun (about 27.9 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 Rajnandgaon
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