Kolkata to Dehradun by train
Dehradun lies 1,341 km (833 mi) north-west of Kolkata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 25 h 42 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 1,636 km (1,017 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kolkata | Dehradun | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.6 million | 522,081 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 664 m (2,178 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Kolkata railway station, Ballygunge Junction railway station, Dum Dum Junction railway station | none listed |
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Staying in Dehradun
Our booking partner lists 903 places to stay in Dehradun. Of the 634 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (400), and 12 are five-star. Across 75 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 14,893 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dehradun from Kolkata?
1,341 km (833 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kolkata; by road roughly 1,636 km (1,017 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Dehradun by train?
About 25 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Dehradun?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Dehradun?
Our booking partner lists 903 places to stay in Dehradun, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.