Delhi to Lansdowne Road Distance: 270 km · 6-7 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Delhi → Meerut → Bijnor → Kotdwar → Lansdowne
Hairpins, tea stops and a driver who has done this climb a hundred times.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
270km
Drive time
6hrs
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Driving Delhi to Lansdowne: what this corridor is like
Hill-trained drivers
Every driver on this corridor has logged the climb in all four seasons and carries chains from December to February.
Start before sunrise
Leaving by 5 AM clears the plains before traffic and puts you on the ghat section in daylight, which is the whole point of a road trip here.
Permits and stops handled
Rohtang, Atal Tunnel timings, Kufri parking, Kempty falls — the driver knows which need a permit and which are worth the detour.
What the Delhi to Lansdowne road is actually like
Delhi to Lansdowne is two roads in one. The first is the plains run out of Ghaziabad on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, quick if you are on it before the morning rush, then the slower state highway through the sugarcane belt of western UP, where in the crushing months from November to March tractor trolleys piled high with cane crawl along the edge and cut everyone's speed. Cheetal Grand at Khatauli is the halt for breakfast and a clean washroom; after that it is Bijnor, Najibabad and a pause at the Sidhbali Baba temple outside Kotdwar. Draw cash at Kotdwar, because there is no ATM in Lansdowne. The second road begins at Kotdwar: forty kilometres of proper ghat through Dugadda, narrow, twisting, with sections that have no parapet, first through sal and then into oak and pine as the air cools. We take it in daylight. In July and August small slips can close the road for hours; in January the mornings are misty and the cantonment sits close to freezing, though snow is rare.
How far is Lansdowne from Delhi?
The distance from Delhi to Lansdowne is 270 km by road via NH-334 via Kotdwar, and the drive takes about 6-7 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹3,300 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
270 km
Drive Time
6-7 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹1,929
Delhi to Lansdowne distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 270 km (168 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 6-7 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-334 via Kotdwar
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹3,300 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹4,500 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹5,400 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹6,900 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹1,929 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Delhi to Lansdowne: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 270 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 6-7 hours
- Cost
- From ₹3,300
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- Nearest railhead + timetable
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 7-9 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- Nearest airport + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest leg, transfers both ends
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Delhi to Lansdowne, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Delhi to Lansdowne 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 270 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
March to June and September to November. Less crowded alternative to Mussoorie.
Local insider tip
Lansdowne is a quiet cantonment hill station. Tip N Top viewpoint offers Himalayan panorama.
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Delhi to Lansdowne FAQs
What is the distance from Delhi to Lansdowne by road?
The road distance from Delhi to Lansdowne is 270 km via NH-334 via Kotdwar, running through Meerut, Bijnor, Kotdwar. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Delhi to Lansdowne?
About 6-7 hours via NH-334 via Kotdwar in normal traffic. Starting at 5-6 AM clears the city before it fills and usually saves most of an hour against a 9 AM departure.
How much does a cab from Delhi to Lansdowne cost?
A cab from Delhi to Lansdowne starts at ₹3,300 for an AC sedan, ₹4,500 for an Ertiga, ₹5,400 for an Innova Crysta and ₹6,900 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. Outstation trips are billed on a 300 km per day minimum. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
How is the Delhi to Lansdowne drive broken up?
The route passes Meerut then Bijnor then Kotdwar. On a 6-7 hours journey that is a natural set of stages: take the first break around Meerut before the traffic thins, and plan the longer halt near Bijnor.
Which vehicle is best for the Delhi to Lansdowne road?
This route includes hill sections, so the vehicle matters more than on a plains run. An Ertiga or Innova Crysta from ₹4,500 handles gradients and hairpins with a full load better than a sedan, and a Tempo Traveller from ₹6,900 is the usual choice for a group. The road-condition notes on this page describe the stretch in detail.
What is the best time to travel from Delhi to Lansdowne?
March to June and September to November. Less crowded alternative to Mussoorie. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Lansdowne end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Delhi to Lansdowne?
A one-way cab is cheaper when you only need the drop - you do not pay for the empty return. Choose a round trip when you want the same car and driver waiting, which is normally better value for a same-day return on a 6-7 hours route.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Delhi to Lansdowne?
Self-driving Delhi to Lansdowne costs roughly ₹1,929 in fuel one way at about 14 km/l. A Triveni cab includes fuel in the fare, so toll and state tax are the only extras.
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