Nearest railway station to Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Dehradoon (DDN) is the nearest railway station to Dehradun, about 1.6 km away in a straight line, with 38 trains stopping there. The nearest big station is Haridwar, about 43 km away, with 109 trains.
Dehradoon (DDN) is the nearest railway station to Dehradun, about 1.6 km away in a straight line, with 38 trains. This is the main station for the city. Haridwar (HW), about 43 km away, has 109 trains and is a much larger junction with far more train options for many journeys. Roorkee (RK), about 55 km away, has 120 trains and is another major station for longer journeys.
Delhi has the most direct trains to Dehradoon (DDN) with 6 direct trains, the fastest taking about 4.8 hours. Kolkata has 2 direct trains (29.2 hours fastest). For wider connectivity, Haridwar (HW) 43 km away receives 19 direct trains from Delhi (3.4 hours fastest) and 3 each from Mumbai and Kolkata. Roorkee (RK) 55 km away has 19 direct trains from Delhi in 2.7 hours.
Railway stations near Dehradun
| Station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Dehradoon (DDN) | 1.6 km | 38 |
| Harrawala (HRW) | 8.9 km | 5 |
| Doiwala (DWO) | 18 km | 8 |
| Kansrao (QSR) | 29 km | 4 |
| Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) | 33 km | 30 |
| Haridwar (HW) bigger station, more trains |
43 km | 109 |
| Roorkee (RK) bigger station, more trains |
55 km | 120 |
Straight-line distance from the Dehradun map point. By road it is longer, often much longer in hills. Train counts are trains that stop at the station in our timetable.
Direct trains to Dehradoon from big cities
| From | Direct trains | Fastest |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 6 | 22457 Vande Bharat Express about 4 h 45 min |
| Kolkata | 2 | 13035 Upasana Express about 29 h 10 min |
Direct trains to Haridwar from big cities
| From | Direct trains | Fastest |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 19 | 22457 Vande Bharat Express about 3 h 21 min |
| Mumbai | 3 | 22917 BDTS HW SF Express about 25 h 45 min |
| Kolkata | 3 | 13035 Upasana Express about 26 h 50 min |
| Pune | 1 | 17363 Ubl-ynrk Weekly Express about 36 h 55 min |
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Tips for reaching Dehradun by train
- Book to Dehradoon (DDN), the main station with 38 trains.
- From Delhi, the fastest direct train to Dehradoon takes about 4.8 hours, with 6 options.
- For more train options, Haridwar (HW) 43 km away has 109 trains and 19 direct trains from Delhi.
- All distances here are straight-line; the road trip from the station is longer.
Questions about reaching Dehradun by train
Which is the nearest railway station to Dehradun?
Dehradoon (DDN), about 1.6 km away in a straight line, with 38 trains.
How many direct trains run from Delhi to Dehradun?
6 direct trains run from Delhi to Dehradoon. The fastest takes about 4.8 hours.
Which big railway station is near Dehradun?
Haridwar (HW), about 43 km away in a straight line, with 109 trains and 19 direct trains from Delhi.
Are there direct trains from Delhi to Dehradoon?
Yes, 6 direct trains run from Delhi stations to Dehradoon. The fastest, 22457 Vande Bharat Express, takes about 4.8 hours.
Place location: OpenStreetMap contributors. Trains: Indian Railways timetable. Not affiliated with Indian Railways.