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Delhi to Panchkula

The distance from Delhi to Panchkula is about 293 km by road, roughly 6 hours (estimated). Panchkula shares an airport and a train station with Chandigarh, but has its own bus

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Car / Taxi

Swift Dzire₹10,539

Ertiga₹13,374

Innova₹13,941

Innova Crysta₹17,226

Tempo Traveller (12)₹23,580

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹320

AC Seater₹530

Non-AC Sleeper₹470

AC Sleeper₹670

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹870

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Train

Sleeper₹210

Economy₹320

Third AC₹440

Second AC₹620

First AC₹850

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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.

Overview

The distance from Delhi to Panchkula is about 293 km by road, roughly 6 hours (estimated). Panchkula shares an airport and a train station with Chandigarh, but has its own bus stand. It lies on the Kalka-Ambala road.

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By Car: Delhi to Panchkula

293 km · ~6h 12m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Delhi
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near Karnal
About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
143 km · 2h 52m 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: Delhi to Panchkula

293 km · ~6h 31m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Delhi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Delhi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Delhi → Panchkula
AC Seater / Volvo · ~293 km
~6h 31m|Tentative fare ₹320–₹870
Usual tea / meal halts: Karnal (~170 km)
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Arrive in Panchkula
Panchkula, Haryana
Hotels in Panchkula

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

By Train: Delhi to Panchkula

Nearest railway stations: New Delhi for Delhi, Chandigarh for Panchkula.

Direct trains

Unchahar Express#14217 · Express

04:25 AMOld Delhi

5h 50m39 stops

10:15 AMChandigarh

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Kalka Shatabdi Express#12011 · Shatabdi

07:40 AMNew Delhi

3h 25m40 stops

11:05 AMChandigarh

CCRunning days & live status ↗

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti

11:30 AMNew Delhi

4h 15m40 stops

03:45 PMChandigarh

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New Delhi-Una Janshatabdi#12057 · Jan Shatabdi

02:35 PMNew Delhi

4h 30m40 stops

07:05 PMChandigarh

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New Delhi-Kalka Shatabdi#12005 · Shatabdi

05:15 PMNew Delhi

3h 25m40 stops

08:40 PMChandigarh

1ACCRunning days & live status ↗

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.

Stops & Places Along the Route

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

Sonipat60 km from Delhi
Panipat115 km from Delhi
Karnal155 km from Delhi
Kurukshetra200 km from Delhi
Ambala260 km from Delhi

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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

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Visit Leisure Valley

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Visit Indian Air Force Heritage Museum

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Visit Manimajra Fort

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Visit Burail Fort

Burail Fort is a fort situated in Burail, Sector 45 of Chandigarh, India. It was built during the Mughal period.

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