Mussoorie to Dehradun Road Distance: 35 km · 1-1.5 hours · Cab from ₹2,200
Mussoorie → Dehradun
Hairpins, tea stops and a driver who has done this climb a hundred times.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
35km
Drive time
1hrs
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Driving Mussoorie to Dehradun: 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 Mussoorie to Dehradun road is actually like
Short as it is, this is a real hill road, and it starts almost as you leave the city. The run up Rajpur Road is flat, then just past Rajpur the Mussoorie Road turns into hairpins and stays that way to the top, the bends stacked one above the other over the Doon valley. There is no halt to speak of on a road this short; the tea stalls at the bends do a brisk trade, and the viewpoints on the upper section give you the whole valley at once, with the Picture Palace end of Mussoorie the place to stop properly once you are up. Mussoorie sits above the fog line of the plains, so on a winter morning you climb out of the murk into sunshine. December to February can bring snow to the town and ice on the shaded bends, when the road wants a gentle driver. In the monsoon the mist closes in and small slips on the cutting side are common, so allow extra time and keep to daylight.
How far is Dehradun from Mussoorie?
The distance from Mussoorie to Dehradun is 35 km by road via Mussoorie Road, 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 ₹2,200 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹2,500, Innova Crysta ₹2,800, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹2,800. Toll and parking are extra at actuals.
By Road
35 km
Drive Time
1-1.5 hours
Cab From
₹2,200
Fuel (self-drive)
₹250
Mussoorie to Dehradun distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 35 km (22 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 1-1.5 hours
- Best route / highway
- Mussoorie Road
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹2,200 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹2,500 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹2,800 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹2,800 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹250 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Mussoorie to Dehradun: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 35 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 1-1.5 hours
- Cost
- From ₹2,200
- 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
- 2-2 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 Mussoorie to Dehradun, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Mussoorie to Dehradun 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 35 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
March to June for pleasant weather. December-February for snow.
Local insider tip
The pickup is anywhere in Mussoorie and the drop anywhere in Dehradun. 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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Mussoorie to Dehradun FAQs
What is the distance from Mussoorie to Dehradun by road?
Mussoorie to Dehradun is 35 km by road via Mussoorie Road. It is the same road as Dehradun to Mussoorie 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 Mussoorie to Dehradun?
About 1-1.5 hours for the 35 km. Well-maintained mountain road with sharp hairpin bends. Scenic throughout.
What does a one-way cab from Mussoorie to Dehradun cost?
₹2,200 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹2,500, Innova Crysta ₹2,800, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹2,800. 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 Mussoorie to Dehradun charged differently?
No. The fare is worked from the published rate card on the distance driven, so Mussoorie to Dehradun costs the same as Dehradun to Mussoorie 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 Mussoorie to Dehradun?
March to June for pleasant weather. December-February for snow.
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