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Dehradun to Auli Distance & How to Reach

Approx. road distance: 310 kmAbout 11–13 hours by road; most people split it over 2 days.

Taxi from Dehradun or Jolly Grant Airport, or a morning bus to Joshimath; then a local taxi up to Auli.

The Joshimath–Auli ropeway has been closed since January 2023 – the last 14–16 km from Joshimath is by road. In winter (December–February) the Joshimath–Auli road can close for a day or two after heavy snow; from July to September landslides can block NH-7. Avoid driving in the hills after dark.

Read the route details below and confirm current transport timings before departure.

Dehradun to Auli: about 310 km by road. About 11–13 hours by road; most people split it over 2 days.

Route
Dehradun – Rishikesh – Devprayag – Srinagar – Rudraprayag – Karnaprayag – Joshimath – Auli
Best way
Taxi from Dehradun or Jolly Grant Airport, or a morning bus to Joshimath; then a local taxi up to Auli.
Good to know
The Joshimath–Auli ropeway has been closed since January 2023 – the last 14–16 km from Joshimath is by road. In winter (December–February) the Joshimath–Auli road can close for a day or two after heavy snow; from July to September landslides can block NH-7. Avoid driving in the hills after dark.

Dehradun to Auli distance is about 310 km by road – about 45 km to Rishikesh, then NH-7 to Joshimath and 14–16 km up to Auli. Allow 11–13 hours, or split the drive with a night in Rudraprayag or Joshimath.

Jolly Grant Airport, on the Rishikesh side of Dehradun, is the nearest airport to Auli (about 280–290 km), so Dehradun is a common start for people who fly in.

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Rail + onward travel

How to Reach Auli from Dehradun by Train

Dehradun station has trains from Delhi and other cities, but there is no railway beyond the plains towards Auli. From Dehradun the journey is by road (about 310 km).

Train timings and running days change. Check the current schedule on IRCTC or NTES before you book.

Road journey

How to Reach Auli from Dehradun by Road

The road distance from Dehradun to Auli is about 310 km. Allow 11–13 hours.

  • Route: Dehradun – Rishikesh – Devprayag – Srinagar – Rudraprayag – Karnaprayag – Chamoli – Joshimath – Auli.
  • Bus: buses run from Dehradun to Joshimath, mostly leaving early in the morning; more options leave from Rishikesh.
  • From the airport: about 280–290 km to Auli; pre-book a taxi if you land in the afternoon and stop in Rishikesh or Rudraprayag.

Last stretch: Joshimath to Auli is 14–16 km up a mountain road (40–60 minutes by taxi or shared jeep). The Joshimath–Auli ropeway has been closed since January 2023, so the road is the only way up.

Flight + transfer

How to Reach Auli from Dehradun by Air

Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) is the nearest airport to Auli, about 280–290 km away by road. There are no flights to Auli; continue by taxi, or go to Rishikesh for buses and shared jeeps to Joshimath.

Before you set off

Dehradun to Auli Travel FAQs

How far is Auli from Dehradun?
About 310 km by road via Rishikesh, Rudraprayag and Joshimath (about 280–290 km from Jolly Grant Airport).
How long does it take from Dehradun to Auli?
About 11–13 hours by road; most travellers split it over two days.
Which airport is nearest to Auli?
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, about 280–290 km from Auli by road.
Are there buses from Dehradun to Joshimath?
Yes. Buses run from Dehradun to Joshimath, mostly early in the morning. From Joshimath, take a local taxi or shared jeep up to Auli.
Can I reach Auli by train from Dehradun?
No. Auli has no railway station; from Dehradun the journey is by road.
Is the Joshimath–Auli ropeway open?
No. It has been closed since January 2023. The last 14–16 km from Joshimath is by road (40–60 minutes).
Dehradun se Auli ki duri kitni hai?
Dehradun se Auli ki sadak se duri lagbhag 310 km hai. Raasta Joshimath hokar jaata hai; Joshimath se Auli 14–16 km ki chadhai hai.

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