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Ratlam to Dehradun

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

1085 kmDistance
21.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹37,561
Ertiga₹47,814
Innova₹49,865
Innova Crysta₹61,468
Tempo Traveller (12)₹84,726

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,190
AC Seater₹1,950
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,740
AC Sleeper₹2,500
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,090
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Train
Sleeper₹680
Economy₹1,120
Third AC₹1,550
Second AC₹2,200
First AC₹3,070
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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: Ratlam to Dehradun

1085 km · ~23h 42m · About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ratlam

    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. 62 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 362

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 512

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 662

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

  7. 62 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 723

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 873

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1023

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

  10. 62 km · 1h 14m 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: Ratlam to Dehradun

1085 km · ~24h 8m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ratlam

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

  2. Ratlam → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~543 km

    ~12h 4m|Tentative fare ₹600–₹1,570

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 543)

    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) · ~543 km

    ~12h 4m|Tentative fare ₹600–₹1,570

  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: Ratlam to Dehradun

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

Direct trains

Bandra T - Dehradun Express#19019 · Express
01:00 PMRatlam Jn
28h 35m132 stops
05:35 PM+1dDehradun
Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
11:21 PMRatlam Jn
18h 39m131 stops
06:00 PM+1dDehradun

Other options with a change

1 change · 17h 6m in total

Bandra Terminus- Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath#12909 · Garib Rath
12:54 AMRaoti
5h 52m62 stops
06:46 AMKela Devi

Change trains at Kela Devi — about 41m wait

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
07:27 AMKela Devi
10h 33m72 stops
06:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 17h 36m in total

Mumbai Central-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12951 · Rajdhani
12:24 AMRaoti
5h 6m53 stops
05:30 AMChhoti Odai

Change trains at Chhoti Odai — about 40m wait

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
06:10 AMChhoti Odai
11h 50m81 stops
06:00 PMDehradun

1 change · 18h 6m in total

Bandra Terminus- Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath#12909 · Garib Rath
12:54 AMRaoti
6h 31m72 stops
07:25 AMMathura Jn

Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 45m wait

Ujjaini Express#14309 · Express
08:10 AMMathura Jn
10h 50m63 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.

Ratlam to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ratlam to Dehradun is about 1085 km by road, roughly 21.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1085 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹37,561 · Ertiga ₹47,814 · Innova ₹49,865 · Innova Crysta ₹61,468 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹84,726
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,190 · AC Seater ₹1,950 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,740 · AC Sleeper ₹2,500 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,090
  • Train: Sleeper ₹680 · Economy ₹1,120 · Third AC ₹1,550 · Second AC ₹2,200 · First AC ₹3,070

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

  1. Mandsaur100 km from Ratlam

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. Sheopur375 km from Ratlam

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gurugram785 km from Ratlam

    Haryana

  5. Ghaziabad830 km from Ratlam

    Uttar Pradesh

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Dehradun

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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 Ratlam to Dehradun (about 21.7 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 Ratlam
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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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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