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Tiruchirappalli to Dehradun

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu to Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

2828 kmDistance
56.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹1,08,460
Ertiga₹1,38,154
Innova₹1,44,092
Innova Crysta₹1,77,536
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,45,052

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3,110
AC Seater₹5,090
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,520
AC Sleeper₹6,500
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7,970
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Train
Sleeper₹1,730
Economy₹2,860
Third AC₹3,990
Second AC₹5,690
First AC₹7,950
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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: Tiruchirappalli to Dehradun

2828 km · ~61h 14m · About 57h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Tiruchirappalli

    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. 104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 404

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 554

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 704

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

  7. 104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 808

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 958

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1108

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

  10. 104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1212

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1362

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1512

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

  13. 104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1616

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1766

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1916

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

  16. 104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2020

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2170

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2320

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

  19. 104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2424

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2574

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2724

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

  22. 104 km · 2h 5m 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: Tiruchirappalli to Dehradun

2828 km · ~62h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Tiruchirappalli

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

  2. Tiruchirappalli → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~943 km

    ~20h 57m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,690

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 943)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~943 km

    ~20h 57m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,690

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1885)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~943 km

    ~20h 57m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,690

  7. 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: Tiruchirappalli to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Ponmalai Golden Rock for Tiruchirappalli, Dehradun for Dehradun.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 50h 29m in total

KANYAKUMARI - D H NIZAMUDDIN Thirukkural Exp#12641 · Superfast
02:31 AMKolatur
12h 26m140 stops
02:57 PMAppikatla

Change trains at Appikatla — about 40m wait

Chennai Dehradun Express#12687 · Superfast
03:37 PMAppikatla
37h 23m256 stops
05:00 AM+2dDehradun

1 change · 50h 29m in total

KANYAKUMARI - D H NIZAMUDDIN Thirukkural Exp#12641 · Superfast
02:31 AMKolatur
13h 4m147 stops
03:35 PMKolakalur

Change trains at Kolakalur — about 40m wait

Chennai Chandigarh Express Slip#12687-Slip · Superfast
04:15 PMKolakalur
36h 45m250 stops
05:00 AM+2dDehradun

1 change · 50h 31m in total

MADURAI - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Tamil Nadu S Kranti#12651 · Sampark Kranti
02:29 AMKolatur
12h 35m141 stops
03:04 PMMachavaram

Change trains at Machavaram — about 40m wait

Chennai Dehradun Express#12687 · Superfast
03:44 PMMachavaram
37h 16m255 stops
05:00 AM+2dDehradun

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.

Tiruchirappalli to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Tiruchirappalli to Dehradun is about 2828 km by road, roughly 56.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2828 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,08,460 · Ertiga ₹1,38,154 · Innova ₹1,44,092 · Innova Crysta ₹1,77,536 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,45,052
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,110 · AC Seater ₹5,090 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,520 · AC Sleeper ₹6,500 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,970
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,730 · Economy ₹2,860 · Third AC ₹3,990 · Second AC ₹5,690 · First AC ₹7,950

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

  1. Yelagiri260 km from Tiruchirappalli

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Hyderabad950 km from Tiruchirappalli

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Yavatmal1390 km from Tiruchirappalli

    Maharashtra

  4. Chanderi2015 km from Tiruchirappalli

    Madhya Pradesh

  5. Morena2275 km from Tiruchirappalli

    Madhya Pradesh

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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 Tiruchirappalli to Dehradun (about 56.6 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 Tiruchirappalli
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

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