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Darbhanga to Panchkula

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Darbhanga, Bihar to Panchkula, Haryana.

1323 kmDistance
26.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹45,658
Ertiga₹58,161
Innova₹60,661
Innova Crysta₹74,738
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,03,169

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,460
AC Seater₹2,380
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,120
AC Sleeper₹3,040
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,750
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Train
Sleeper₹820
Economy₹1,350
Third AC₹1,880
Second AC₹2,680
First AC₹3,730
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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: Darbhanga to Panchkula

1323 km · ~28h 28m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Darbhanga

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 441

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 591

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 741

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 882

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1032

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1182

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Panchkula

    Panchkula, 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: Darbhanga to Panchkula

1323 km · ~29h 26m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Darbhanga

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Darbhanga. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Darbhanga → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~662 km

    ~14h 43m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,900

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 662)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Panchkula. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Panchkula

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~662 km

    ~14h 43m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,900

  5. 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: Darbhanga to Panchkula

Nearest railway stations: Darbhanga Jn for Darbhanga, Chandigarh for Panchkula.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 25h 20m in total

Bihar Sampark Kranti Express#12565 · Sampark Kranti
08:35 AMDarbhanga Jn
12h 20m96 stops
08:55 PMLucknow

Change trains at Lucknow — about 1h 35m wait

Lucknow-Chandigarh Express#12231 · Superfast
10:30 PMLucknow
11h 25m94 stops
09:55 AM+1dChandigarh

1 change · 27h 10m in total

Bihar Sampark Kranti Express#12565 · Sampark Kranti
08:35 AMDarbhanga Jn
20h 55m169 stops
05:30 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 2h 10m wait

Kalka Shatabdi Express#12011 · Shatabdi
07:40 AMNew Delhi
4h 5m42 stops
11:45 AMKalka

1 change · 27h 54m in total

Swatantrata Sainani Express#12561 · Superfast
03:30 PMDarbhanga Jn
21h174 stops
12:30 PM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 2h 5m wait

New Delhi-Una Janshatabdi#12057 · Jan Shatabdi
02:35 PMNew Delhi
4h 49m41 stops
07:24 PMSas Nagar Mohali

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.

Darbhanga to Panchkula: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Darbhanga to Panchkula is about 1323 km by road, roughly 26.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1323 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹45,658 · Ertiga ₹58,161 · Innova ₹60,661 · Innova Crysta ₹74,738 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,03,169
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,460 · AC Seater ₹2,380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,120 · AC Sleeper ₹3,040 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,750
  • Train: Sleeper ₹820 · Economy ₹1,350 · Third AC ₹1,880 · Second AC ₹2,680 · First AC ₹3,730

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Darbhanga to Panchkula. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Motihari145 km from Darbhanga

    Bihar

  2. Dudhwa750 km from Darbhanga

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. Almora935 km from Darbhanga

    Uttarakhand

  4. Ramnagar980 km from Darbhanga

    Uttarakhand

  5. Devprayag1090 km from Darbhanga

    Uttarakhand

  6. Dehradun1170 km from Darbhanga

    Uttarakhand

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Cactus Garden

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Suggested Panchkula Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Panchkula

  • Travel from Darbhanga to Panchkula (about 26.5 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 Darbhanga
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