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Surat to Dehradun

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

1488 kmDistance
29.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹51,410
Ertiga₹65,471
Innova₹68,283
Innova Crysta₹84,145
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,16,093

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,640
AC Seater₹2,680
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,380
AC Sleeper₹3,420
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,220
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Train
Sleeper₹920
Economy₹1,520
Third AC₹2,110
Second AC₹3,010
First AC₹4,200
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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: Surat to Dehradun

1488 km · ~32h 26m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Surat

    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. 72 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 372

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 522

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 672

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

  7. 72 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 744

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 894

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1044

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

  10. 72 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1116

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1266

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1416

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

  13. 72 km · 1h 26m 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: Surat to Dehradun

1488 km · ~33h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Surat

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

  2. Surat → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~744 km

    ~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 744)

    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) · ~744 km

    ~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130

  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: Surat to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Udhna Jn for Surat, Dehradun for Dehradun.

Direct trains

Bandra T - Dehradun Express#19019 · Express
04:45 AMSurat
36h 50m189 stops
05:35 PM+1dDehradun
Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
04:45 PMSurat
25h 15m188 stops
06:00 PM+1dDehradun

Other options with a change

1 change · 22h in total

Bandra Terminus- Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath#12909 · Garib Rath
08:00 PMBhestan
10h 46m118 stops
06:46 AM+1dKela 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 · 22h 27m in total

Mumbai Central-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12951 · Rajdhani
07:33 PMBhestan
9h 57m109 stops
05:30 AM+1dChhoti 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 · 23h in total

Bandra Terminus- Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath#12909 · Garib Rath
08:00 PMBhestan
11h 25m128 stops
07:25 AM+1dMathura 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.

Surat to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Surat to Dehradun is about 1488 km by road, roughly 29.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1488 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹51,410 · Ertiga ₹65,471 · Innova ₹68,283 · Innova Crysta ₹84,145 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,16,093
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,640 · AC Seater ₹2,680 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,380 · AC Sleeper ₹3,420 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,220
  • Train: Sleeper ₹920 · Economy ₹1,520 · Third AC ₹2,110 · Second AC ₹3,010 · First AC ₹4,200

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

  1. Vadodara165 km from Surat

    Gujarat

  2. Neemuch545 km from Surat

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. Tonk820 km from Surat

    Rajasthan

  4. Alwar1045 km from Surat

    Rajasthan

  5. Faridabad1200 km from Surat

    Haryana

  6. Sonipat1255 km from Surat

    Haryana

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Dehradun

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Dehradun

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 Surat to Dehradun (about 29.8 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 Surat
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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About 50 km by road

Dehradun → Haridwar

About 60 km by road

Dehradun → Uttarkashi

About 75 km by road

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