There are 6 ways to get from Dehradun to Sarnath by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane DED - VNS
4h 8m₹8,296–13,591Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dehradun to Bhadohitrain 15120
- Take the train from Bhadohi to Sarnathtrain 15160
21h 49m₹524–4,036Bus
- Take the bus from Dehradun to Varanasibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
17h 10m₹986–2,801Train via Delhi
- Take the train from Dehradun to Anand Vihar Terminaltrain 22458
- Take the train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Sarnathtrain 14006
18h 13m₹598–4,656Drive 858.7 km
- Drive from Dehradun to Sarnathcar 858.7 km
10h 16m₹9,591–13,854Bus via Ghāziābād
- Take the bus from Dehradun to Ghaziabadbus Dehradun - Ghaziabad
- Take the bus from Ghaziabad to Varanasibus Ghaziabad - Varanasi
20h 14m₹1,159–3,615
Dehradun to Sarnath by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dehradun to Sarnath is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 21h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Dehradun to Sarnath is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dehradun to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Dehradun and arriving at Varanasi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Dehradun to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Dehradun and arriving at Sarnath via Anand Vihar Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.
The distance between Dehradun and Sarnath is 750 km. The road distance is 858.7 km.
The best way to get from Dehradun to Sarnath without a car is to bus which takes 17h 10m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Dehradun to Sarnath, including transfers.
Dehradun to Sarnath bus services, operated by Zingbus, depart from Dehradun station.
Dehradun to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dehradun station.
The best way to get from Dehradun to Sarnath is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,800 and takes 17h 10m, you could also train via Delhi, which costs ₹600 - ₹4,700 and takes 18h 13m.
What companies run services between Dehradun, India and Sarnath, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Air India Express fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Zingbus operates a bus from Dehradun to Varanasi once daily. Tickets cost ₹700–2,600 and the journey takes 17h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–25,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dehradun to Anand Vihar Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Sarnath
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Dehradun to Bhadohi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Bhadohi to Sarnath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Dehradun to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,600
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Dehradun to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- Konark Travels
Bus from Dehradun to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Konark Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Dehradun to Ghaziabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹282–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
Bus from Ghaziabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹597–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹600–900
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Booking & Getting There
Dehradun to Sarnath bus services, operated by Zingbus, arrive at Varanasi station.
Dehradun to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Anand Vihar Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dehradun to Sarnath is 859 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Dehradun to Sarnath.
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