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Darjeeling to Patiala

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Darjeeling, West Bengal to Patiala, Punjab.

1577 kmDistance

31.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹17450

Sedan₹20600

SUV₹26960

Innova / MUV₹30160

Tempo Traveller₹34990

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1730

AC Seater₹2840

Non-AC Sleeper₹2520

AC Sleeper₹3630

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4470

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Train

Sleeper₹980

Economy₹1610

Third AC₹2240

Second AC₹3180

First AC₹4450

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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.

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By Car: Darjeeling to Patiala

1577 km · ~34h 12m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Darjeeling
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 394
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 544
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 694
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 789
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 939
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1089
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1183
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1333
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1483
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Patiala
Patiala, Punjab
Hotels in Patiala

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: Darjeeling to Patiala

1577 km · ~35h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Darjeeling
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Darjeeling. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Darjeeling → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~789 km
~17h 32m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
Search buses Darjeeling to Patiala
Change buses at a major city (around km 789)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Patiala. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Patiala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~789 km
~17h 32m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
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Arrive in Patiala
Patiala, Punjab
Hotels in Patiala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Darjeeling to Patiala

Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling for Darjeeling, Patiala for Patiala.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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.

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