Dehradun Railway Station is the city’s main rail arrival point, about a six-minute walk from Siddharth Residency. It is also a useful starting point for onward journeys: the Mussoorie Bus Station is located at the railway station, with regular buses to Mussoorie and other nearby cities.
- Station to the hotel: about six minutes on foot or by car.
- Station to the city centre: about 10 minutes by road, depending on traffic; the centre is 1–2 kilometres from the station.
Arriving at Dehradun Railway Station
Dehradun Railway Station serves regular train connections with cities including Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ujjain, Chennai and Varanasi. Check the route and timetable for your travel date before setting out, as services vary.
From the station, the hotel is about a six-minute walk or car ride. If you are connecting from a flight, see how to get from Dehradun Airport to the city. Jolly Grant is Dehradun’s nearest airport, 24 kilometres from the city; the drive from the hotel takes about 62 minutes.
The Mussoorie Bus Station is at the railway station, so you can look for regular buses there if you are continuing to Mussoorie or another nearby city. Dehradun is also a gateway for journeys to Haridwar and Rishikesh.
Walking toward the hotel area
The walk from Dehradun Railway Station to the hotel takes about six minutes. Dehradun’s city centre is 1–2 kilometres from the station, around 10 minutes by road depending on traffic. From the hotel, the centre is about 16 minutes on foot or nine minutes by car.
For a first stop in the centre, head toward Ghanta Ghar, the clock tower, and Paltan Bazaar nearby. The market is known for local products, clothing, footwear, artefacts and souvenirs. Find practical orientation in how to walk around Dehradun city centre and Paltan Bazaar.
Allow time to browse rather than treating the bazaar as a single attraction: its appeal is the range of local goods and shops. No prices or opening hours are established here, so check in person before planning a purchase or a visit at a particular time.
Taxis and local onward transport
The journey from Dehradun Railway Station to the hotel takes about six minutes by car. If you take a taxi or another local ride, confirm the pickup point and fare directly with the driver or service before setting off.
The station is also a practical place to change to a bus: the Mussoorie Bus Station is located there and runs regular services to Mussoorie and other nearby cities.
For a short stay, the city centre is about nine minutes from the hotel by car, though road time can vary with traffic. Jolly Grant is the nearest airport to Dehradun, while the drive from the hotel to Dehradun Airport takes about 62 minutes.
Planning connections beyond Dehradun
Dehradun has regular train services to cities including Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ujjain, Chennai and Varanasi. Check the route and timetable for your travel date with Indian Railways before making a connection, since individual services and schedules vary.
For onward travel from Dehradun, the Mussoorie Bus Station is located at the railway station and has regular buses to Mussoorie and other nearby cities. The city is also a gateway to Haridwar and Rishikesh.
If you are heading to the hills or a pilgrimage destination, allow time for the road journey and confirm your onward service before leaving the station.
FAQs
How long does the walk from Dehradun Railway Station take?
About six minutes on foot from the station to Hotel Siddharth Residency. The city centre is 1–2 kilometres from the station and takes about 10 minutes by road, depending on traffic.
How do I plan a taxi from the station?
Confirm the pickup point and fare with the driver or service before setting off. The drive from the station to the hotel takes about six minutes.
Where can I check train connections?
Dehradun has regular services to Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ujjain, Chennai and Varanasi. Check current routes and timetables with Indian Railways for your travel date.
Can I travel onward to Mussoorie from the station?
Yes. The Mussoorie Bus Station is located at Dehradun Railway Station and has regular buses to Mussoorie and other nearby cities. Check the service for your travel date.