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Ranchi to Dehradun

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

1380 kmDistance
27.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹52,766
Ertiga₹67,256
Innova₹70,154
Innova Crysta₹86,394
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,19,420

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,520
AC Seater₹2,480
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,210
AC Sleeper₹3,170
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,910
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Train
Sleeper₹860
Economy₹1,410
Third AC₹1,960
Second AC₹2,790
First AC₹3,890
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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: Ranchi to Dehradun

1380 km · ~28h 56m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ranchi

    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. 195 km · 3h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 345

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 495

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

  5. 195 km · 3h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 690

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 840

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

  7. 195 km · 3h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1035

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1185

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

  9. 195 km · 3h 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: Ranchi to Dehradun

1380 km · ~30h 40m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ranchi

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

  2. Ranchi → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~690 km

    ~15h 20m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 690)

    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) · ~690 km

    ~15h 20m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980

  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: Ranchi to Dehradun

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 24h 5m in total

RANCHI - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12439 · Rajdhani
05:55 PMRanchi
16h 42m197 stops
10:37 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 5m wait

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

1 change · 24h 50m in total

Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12453 · Rajdhani
05:10 PMRanchi
17h 27m170 stops
10:37 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 5m wait

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

1 change · 24h 50m in total

Ranchi-New Delhi Garib Rath#12877 · Garib Rath
05:10 PMRanchi
17h 27m170 stops
10:37 AM+1dGhaziabad

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.

Ranchi to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ranchi to Dehradun is about 1380 km by road, roughly 27.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1380 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹52,766 · Ertiga ₹67,256 · Innova ₹70,154 · Innova Crysta ₹86,394 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,19,420
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,520 · AC Seater ₹2,480 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,210 · AC Sleeper ₹3,170 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,910
  • Train: Sleeper ₹860 · Economy ₹1,410 · Third AC ₹1,960 · Second AC ₹2,790 · First AC ₹3,890

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

  1. Sasaram280 km from Ranchi

    Bihar

  2. Jaunpur485 km from Ranchi

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. Ayodhya640 km from Ranchi

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. Pilibhit1040 km from Ranchi

    Uttar Pradesh

  5. Haldwani1130 km from Ranchi
  6. Kashipur1180 km from Ranchi

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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 Ranchi to Dehradun (about 27.6 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 Ranchi
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Dehradun trip and see the full Ranchi → Dehradun → next stop route.

Dehradun → Rishikesh

About 50 km by road

Dehradun → Haridwar

About 60 km by road

Dehradun → Uttarkashi

About 75 km by road

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