Dehradun weekend trip from Delhi
Valley town of colonial campuses and bakeries
- By road
- 264 km
- By bus
- ≈ 6 h
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Feb–Apr
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹4,300 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Overnight trains from Delhi
Kota Ddn AC Express 12401Daily
11:50 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
6 h
5:50 am+1
Dehradun
Mussoorie Express 14341Daily
10:25 pm
Old Delhi
10 h 40 min
9:05 am+1
Dehradun
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Dehradun.
- Direct busAbout 6 h (fastest 3½ h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹199 a seat.
- By road264 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadDehradun, in town.
- Nearest airportDehradun (Jolly Grant), 20 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Dec, Feb–Apr
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
18°
7°
4d rain
Feb
21°
9°
3d rain
Mar
26°
12°
3d rain
Apr
31°
17°
3d rain
May
33°
20°
5d rain
Jun
33°
23°
9d rain
Jul
30°
24°
22d rain
Aug
29°
23°
23d rain
Sep
29°
22°
12d rain
Oct
28°
17°
1d rain
Nov
23°
12°
1d rain
Dec
19°
8°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — FRI, monastery and Rajpur Road
- 9:30 amForest Research Institute campus and museums
- 12:30 pmLunch in Clement Town, then Mindrolling Monastery and its stupa
- 4:00 pmTapkeshwar Mahadev cave temple on the Tons river
- 6:30 pmRajpur Road evening: Ellora's Melting Moments bakery and cafés
Sunday — Robber's Cave and Sahastradhara
- 8:30 amRobber's Cave (Guchhupani), wade through the gorge
- 11:00 amSahastradhara sulphur springs and ropeway
- 1:30 pmLunch and shopping in Paltan Bazaar
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
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Dehradun: questions people ask
How far is Dehradun from Delhi?
About 264 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 6 h and the Kota Ddn AC Express takes 6 h to Dehradun.
What is the best time to visit Dehradun?
Oct–Dec, Feb–Apr. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Dehradun?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Kota Ddn AC Express (12401): it leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 11:50 pm and reaches Dehradun at 5:50 am the next day (daily). Also: the Mussoorie Express (14341) at 10:25 pm from Old Delhi.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Dehradun?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹199 a seat, and the journey takes about 6 h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Dehradun?
Warmest in May (days around 33°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 7°C). The wettest month is Aug, with about 23 rainy days.
Can I do Dehradun in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Dehradun cost?
From about ₹4,300 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Dehradun this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.