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Delhi to Qadian

The distance from Delhi to Qadian is about 497 km by road, roughly 10 hours (estimated). Tourists and pilgrims usually visit Qadian during December, when the annual convention of

497 kmDistance

10 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹5570

Sedan₹6560

SUV₹8600

Innova / MUV₹9640

Tempo Traveller₹11230

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹550

AC Seater₹890

Non-AC Sleeper₹800

AC Sleeper₹1140

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1440

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Train

Sleeper₹330

Economy₹530

Third AC₹730

Second AC₹1020

First AC₹1420

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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 Qadian is about 497 km by road, roughly 10 hours (estimated). Tourists and pilgrims usually visit Qadian during December, when the annual convention of the Ahmadiyya Community, the Jalsa Salana, is often held.

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By Car: Delhi to Qadian

497 km · ~10h 36m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Delhi
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.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 249
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 399
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Qadian
Qadian, Punjab
Hotels in Qadian

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 Qadian

497 km · ~11h 3m · 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 → Qadian
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~497 km
~11h 3m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,440
Search buses Delhi to Qadian
Arrive in Qadian
Qadian, Punjab
Hotels in Qadian

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 Qadian

Nearest railway stations: New Delhi for Delhi, Chhina for Qadian.

Direct trains

Delhi-Pathankot Express#14037 · Express

08:00 AMOld Delhi

8h 29m73 stops

04:29 PMChhina

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Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express

10:00 PMOld Delhi

11h 23m72 stops

09:23 AM^+1dChhina

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Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express#18101 · Express

10:00 PMOld Delhi

11h 23m72 stops

09:23 AM^+1dChhina

2A3ASLRunning 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.