Dehradun to Haridwar Road Distance: 55 km · 1-1.5 hours · Cab from ₹2,365
Dehradun → Rishikesh → Haridwar
Darshan timings, ghat-side drops and drivers who know the aarti schedule.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
55km
Drive time
1hrs
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Driving Dehradun to Haridwar: what this corridor is like
Timed for darshan
Ram Mandir, Kashi Vishwanath and Har Ki Pauri run on temple time; the driver plans the departure so you arrive for the slot you booked.
Ghat-side drops
Most ghats are foot-only for the last stretch. We drop at the nearest vehicle point and wait, rather than leaving you to find a cab back.
Festival-week fares fixed
Deepotsav, Kanwar season, Chhath — fares are locked when you book, and the driver stays with you across multi-day yatras.
What the Dehradun to Haridwar road is actually like
Haridwar to Dehradun is a short, flat run of about an hour, and the only real decision is which side of the Rajaji forest to take. The direct road leaves Haridwar on NH-7, crosses the Motichur stretch and runs through the tiger reserve corridor to Raiwala and the Nepali Farm junction, then on through Doiwala into the Doon valley. Nobody climbs anything on this road; the Shivaliks stay alongside the road rather than under it. The forest section is the part to respect, because elephant herds cross it early in the morning and again around dusk, and a driver who knows the road drops his speed there without being asked. If you have the time, take the Rishikesh fork at Nepali Farm instead, go up past the Ganga and come back to Dehradun through Ranipokhri; it adds a little distance and a tea halt at Rishikesh worth the detour. In December and January the forest holds a thick morning fog until the sun is well up, so a nine o'clock start is easier than a six o'clock one.
How far is Haridwar from Dehradun?
The distance from Dehradun to Haridwar is 55 km by road via NH-7 via Rishikesh or Direct Route, the same road as the outward leg driven in the other direction, and the drive takes about 1-1.5 hours. A one-way AC cab is ₹2,365 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹2,725, Innova Crysta ₹3,070, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹3,145. Toll and parking are extra at actuals.
By Road
55 km
Drive Time
1-1.5 hours
Cab From
₹2,365
Fuel (self-drive)
₹393
Dehradun to Haridwar distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 55 km (34 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 1-1.5 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-7 via Rishikesh or Direct Route
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹2,365 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹2,725 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹3,070 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹3,145 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹393 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Dehradun to Haridwar: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 55 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 1-1.5 hours
- Cost
- From ₹2,365
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- 2-1 hrs
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 2-2 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- Not practical
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest but airport transfers needed
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Dehradun to Haridwar, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Dehradun to Haridwar cab fare
Fuel and driver included · Tolls and taxes extra
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
Ertiga SUV
Maruti Ertiga · 6 Seater
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 55 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
Year-round.
Local insider tip
The pickup is anywhere in Dehradun and the drop anywhere in Haridwar. The plazas are the same ones as the outward leg in the other order, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
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Dehradun to Haridwar FAQs
What is the distance from Dehradun to Haridwar by road?
Dehradun to Haridwar is 55 km by road via NH-7 via Rishikesh or Direct Route via Rishikesh. It is the same road as Haridwar to Dehradun driven in the other direction, so the kilometres, the highway and the toll plazas are the same; only the order of the stops changes.
How long does it take to drive from Dehradun to Haridwar?
About 1-1.5 hours for the 55 km. Good road. Two route options: via Rishikesh (longer but scenic) or direct.
What does a one-way cab from Dehradun to Haridwar cost?
₹2,365 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹2,725, Innova Crysta ₹3,070, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹3,145. A one-way drop is charged for the outward distance only; tolls, parking and any state permit are extra at actuals, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
Is the return leg from Dehradun to Haridwar charged differently?
No. The fare is worked from the published rate card on the distance driven, so Dehradun to Haridwar costs the same as Haridwar to Dehradun for the same vehicle. What changes on a return booking is only whether you pay for one leg or two.
When is the best time to drive from Dehradun to Haridwar?
Year-round.
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