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Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is about 7 hours by road from Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad or Gurugram. That is roughly the same as driving to Corbett, but you end up in a quieter jungle with tigers, rhinos and swamp deer.
This guide covers the road route to DTR Jungle Hideaways at the Kishanpur Zone gate, drive times from each NCR city, the overnight train option and airport pickups, so you can pick what suits your group.
| From | Approx. drive time | How you join the route |
|---|---|---|
| Ghaziabad | ~6.5-7 hrs | Already on NH9 — the quickest start in NCR |
| Delhi | ~7 hrs | NH9 east via Ghaziabad and Garh Mukteshwar |
| Noida / Greater Noida | ~7 hrs | Join NH9 near Ghaziabad or via the Hapur road |
| Meerut | ~6-6.5 hrs | Join NH9 near Hapur or go via Moradabad |
| Faridabad | ~7.5-8 hrs | Cross NCR traffic first, then join NH9 |
| Gurugram | ~7.5-8 hrs | Cross NCR traffic first, then join NH9 |
Times are approximate, to DTR Jungle Hideaways at the Kishanpur Zone gate, and assume an early start. The difference between NCR cities is mostly how long it takes you to get out of the city and onto NH9. Leaving by 5-6 am takes an hour off almost every one of these.
| Option | Approx. time | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Own car / cab from Delhi | ~7 hrs | Families and groups who want flexibility |
| Overnight train to Bareilly + our pickup | Night train + ~3.5-4 hrs by road | Saving a day; arrive fresh for the first safari |
| Train to Shahjahanpur + our pickup | Train + ~2.5-3 hrs by road | More train choices on the Delhi-Lucknow line |
| Flight to Lucknow + our pickup | Flight + ~4 hrs by road | Travellers coming from other cities too |
Times are approximate, to DTR Jungle Hideaways at the Kishanpur Zone gate. Check trains on IRCTC or NTES and flights with your airline before booking.
NH9 is mostly four-lane up to Bareilly. After that the roads are quieter district roads, so plan to finish the last part in daylight. From the Bareilly bypass onward, our Bareilly to Dudhwa guide has the same stretch in more detail.
There is no airport at Dudhwa itself. Bareilly Airport (BEK) is the nearest airport to Dudhwa National Park, about 3.5-4 hours by road from the Kishanpur Zone gate, but it is a small airport with a limited schedule, so check which routes are flying before you plan around it.
For most travellers the practical choice is Lucknow (Chaudhary Charan Singh International, LKO), about 4 hours away, with far more connections. And if you are already in Delhi NCR, driving or taking the overnight train usually beats flying once you add airport time at both ends.
| Airport | Code | Road time to the resort | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bareilly Airport | BEK | ~3.5-4 hrs | The closest airport, when a flight suits your date |
| Lucknow (Chaudhary Charan Singh) | LKO | ~4 hrs | Travellers flying in from outside north India |
| Delhi (Indira Gandhi) | DEL | ~7 hrs | International arrivals, then drive or train |
Road times are approximate, to DTR Jungle Hideaways at the Kishanpur Zone gate. Flight schedules at smaller airports change often, so confirm with your airline. We arrange pickup from any of these.
We share an exact Google Maps pin on WhatsApp once your booking is confirmed.
Trains on the Delhi-Moradabad-Bareilly-Lucknow line stop at Bareilly and Shahjahanpur. Take a night train, sleep on the way, and our car picks you up from the station in the morning. You reach the resort by late morning, in time for an afternoon safari, without spending a daylight day on the road.
Train schedules change, so check current timings on IRCTC or NTES, then send us your train number and arrival time.
If you usually drive to Corbett, Dudhwa takes about the same 7 hours from Delhi, adds one-horned rhinos and swamp deer, and is far less crowded. Read our honest Corbett vs Dudhwa comparison or plan a wildlife weekend from Delhi.
Not sure how many nights to book? Our Dudhwa in 2 days itinerary works through the drive, the safaris and the mistakes that cost people a shift.
Direct guests get rooms well below our rack rate, with breakfast included in the room price.
Choose the all-meals plan (breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner) at 20% below rack rate.
You talk to the resort team itself, so there is no agent margin added to your stay and meals.
We book your forest permit and jeep safari and plan it around your stay.
Discounts are shown against our rack rates in the instant quote. Room discount depends on dates (weekday, weekend or festival).
About 7 hours by road from Delhi to DTR Jungle Hideaways at the Kishanpur gate of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, with a short food break. Leaving by 5-6 am gets you there by early afternoon.
Noida and Greater Noida are about 7 hours from the Kishanpur gate, roughly the same as Delhi, because the route joins NH9 early. Ghaziabad is a little closer at about 6.5-7 hours. Gurugram and Faridabad add about an hour of NCR traffic before you reach NH9, so plan for 7.5-8 hours.
Take NH9 via Ghaziabad, Garh Mukteshwar, the Moradabad bypass and Rampur to the Bareilly bypass. Then take Pilibhit Road via Puranpur to Khuttar Crossing, turn left to Mailani and Bhira, and left again towards Kishanpur Gate.
Yes. Take a train on the Delhi-Moradabad-Bareilly-Lucknow line to Bareilly (about 3.5-4 hours by road from the resort) or Shahjahanpur (about 2.5-3 hours), and we pick you up. An overnight train lets you reach by morning without losing a day. Check current trains and timings on IRCTC or NTES.
Bareilly Airport (BEK) is the nearest airport to Dudhwa National Park, about 3.5-4 hours by road from the Kishanpur Zone gate, but it has a limited flight schedule. Lucknow (Chaudhary Charan Singh International, LKO) is about 4 hours away with far more connections. There is no airport at Dudhwa itself. We arrange pickup from either.
Gajraula on NH9 has plenty of highway restaurants and is a good breakfast stop. Bareilly is the last big city for a proper meal and fuel before the quieter roads to the park.
Yes. Drive on Friday morning or take the Thursday or Friday night train, do three to four safaris over the weekend, and return on Sunday. See our wildlife weekend plan from Delhi.
Yes. When you book directly with us, rooms are up to 44% below our rack rate with breakfast included, and the all-meals plan is 20% below rack rate. There is no agent margin, and our team also books your safari. Use the instant quote or WhatsApp +91 95606 47536.
Also read: Bareilly to Dudhwa | Lucknow to Dudhwa | Best time to visit | दिल्ली से दुधवा कैसे जाएं (हिंदी)
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