By Road
See the road route from Dehradun to Haridwar, including the onward journey and practical travel notes.
Read road route →Dehradun to Haridwar Route
A short, easy hop between Uttarakhand's capital and its most sacred river town - under two hours by any mode.
How to Reach Haridwar from Dehradun by Road
About 50 km, taking 1.5-2 hours by road. Buses, shared taxis and private cabs run throughout the day - the most flexible option for this short a distance.
How to Reach Haridwar from Dehradun by Train
Regular intercity trains connect Dehradun and Haridwar Junction, generally taking around 1-1.5 hours. Most trains heading to Dehradun stop at Haridwar first, so services are frequent in both directions.
How to Reach Haridwar from Dehradun by Air
Jolly Grant Airport (DED) sits between the two, roughly 35 km from Haridwar, so travellers flying into Dehradun often go straight to Haridwar by taxi without entering Dehradun city at all.
Dehradun to Haridwar Travel FAQs
How far is Haridwar from Dehradun?⌄
About 50 km, taking 1.5-2 hours by road or roughly 1-1.5 hours by intercity train.
Can I go straight from Dehradun airport to Haridwar?⌄
Yes. Jolly Grant Airport is about 35 km from Haridwar, so most travellers take a taxi directly without going into Dehradun city.