Chamba to Panchkula
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chamba, Himachal Pradesh to Panchkula, Haryana.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Chamba to Panchkula
283 km · ~6h · About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Chamba
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near HamirpurAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PanchkulaPanchkula, Haryana
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Chamba to Panchkula
283 km · ~6h 17m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Chamba
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chamba. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chamba → Panchkula
AC Seater / Volvo · ~283 km
~6h 17m|Tentative fare ₹310–₹840
Usual tea / meal halts: Naina Devi (~170 km)
- Arrive in Panchkula
Panchkula, Haryana
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Chamba to Panchkula
Nearest railway stations: Nurpur Road (about 40 km away) for Chamba, Chandigarh for Panchkula.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 31h 35m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 5m wait
Change trains at Rajpura Jn — about 13h 54m wait
2 changes · 31h 35m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 16h 50m wait
Change trains at Rajpura Jn — about 3h 32m wait
2 changes · 31h 35m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h 20m wait
Change trains at Bhatinda Jn — about 5h 25m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Chamba to Panchkula: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Chamba to Panchkula is about 283 km by road, roughly 5.7 hours of travel time. The road passes near Palampur and Bilaspur.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 283 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹10,539 · Ertiga ₹13,374 · Innova ₹13,941 · Innova Crysta ₹17,226 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹23,580
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹310 · AC Seater ₹510 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹450 · AC Sleeper ₹650 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹840
- Train: Sleeper ₹200 · Economy ₹310 · Third AC ₹430 · Second AC ₹600 · First AC ₹820
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Panchkula.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Chamba to Panchkula. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Dharamsala55 km from Chamba
Himachal Pradesh
- Naina Devi185 km from Chamba
Himachal Pradesh
- Bilaspur190 km from Chamba
Himachal Pradesh
- Anandpur Sahib195 km from Chamba
Punjab
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Things to Do in Panchkula
Cactus Garden
This is the largest succulent botanical garden of Asia. Situated in the heart of the city of Panchkula, it covers a total area of 7 acres.
Visit Rock Garden of Chandigarh
The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India. It is also known as Nek Chand Saini's Rock Garden of Nathupur after its founder Nek Chand…
Visit Leisure Valley
Leisure Valley is an extensive linear park spanning over 8 kilometers, in Chandigarh. Originally an eroded valley, it was transformed by Le Corbusier into a green…
Visit Indian Air Force Heritage Museum
The Indian Air Force Heritage Museum, located at Chandigarh is India's first air force heritage centre.
Visit Manimajra Fort
Manimajra Fort is a fort situated in Mani Majra, Chandigarh (city of Indian Union). It is over 360 years old and has become more popular with the shooting of the…
Visit Burail Fort
Burail Fort is a fort situated in Burail, Sector 45 of Chandigarh, India. It was built during the Mughal period.
Suggested Panchkula Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Panchkula
- Travel from Chamba to Panchkula (about 5.7 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre
Day 2Explore Panchkula
- Visit Rock Garden of Chandigarh
- Visit Leisure Valley
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Indian Air Force Heritage Museum
- Head back to Chamba
Extend Your Trip
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Panchkula → Fatehgarh Sahib
About 60 km by road
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