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Howrah to Panchkula

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Howrah, West Bengal to Panchkula, Haryana.

1881 kmDistance
37.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹64,937
Ertiga₹82,712
Innova₹86,267
Innova Crysta₹1,06,292
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,46,704

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,070
AC Seater₹3,390
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,010
AC Sleeper₹4,330
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,320
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Train
Sleeper₹1,160
Economy₹1,910
Third AC₹2,660
Second AC₹3,790
First AC₹5,300
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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: Howrah to Panchkula

1881 km · ~40h 57m · About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Howrah

    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. 76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 376

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 526

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 676

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

  7. 76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 752

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 902

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1052

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

  10. 76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1129

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1279

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1429

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

  13. 76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1505

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1655

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1805

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

  16. 76 km · 1h 31m 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: Howrah to Panchkula

1881 km · ~41h 50m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Howrah

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

  2. Howrah → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~941 km

    ~20h 55m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,680

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 941)

    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) · ~941 km

    ~20h 55m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,680

  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: Howrah to Panchkula

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

Direct trains

Kalka Mail#12311 · Superfast
07:40 PMHowrah Jn
31h 25m253 stops
03:05 AM+2dChandigarh

Other options with a change

1 change · 22h 45m in total

Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express#12273 · Duronto
01:00 PMHowrah Jn
17h 5m217 stops
06:05 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 1h 35m wait

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

1 change · 22h 50m in total

Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12301 · Rajdhani
04:55 PMHowrah Jn
17h215 stops
09:55 AM+1dTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 1h 1m wait

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
10:56 AMTilak Bridge
4h 49m42 stops
03:45 PMChandigarh

1 change · 22h 55m in total

KOL SEALDAH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12313 · Rajdhani
04:50 PMKolkata Sealdah
17h 30m258 stops
10:20 AM+1dShivaji Bridge

Change trains at Shivaji Bridge — about 40m wait

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
11:00 AMShivaji Bridge
4h 45m41 stops
03:45 PMChandigarh

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.

Howrah to Panchkula: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Howrah to Panchkula is about 1881 km by road, roughly 37.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1881 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹64,937 · Ertiga ₹82,712 · Innova ₹86,267 · Innova Crysta ₹1,06,292 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,46,704
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,070 · AC Seater ₹3,390 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,010 · AC Sleeper ₹4,330 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,320
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,160 · Economy ₹1,910 · Third AC ₹2,660 · Second AC ₹3,790 · First AC ₹5,300

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 Howrah to Panchkula. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Bankura180 km from Howrah

    West Bengal

  2. Parasnath Hills340 km from Howrah

    Jharkhand

  3. Ballia700 km from Howrah

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. Bahraich1120 km from Howrah

    Uttar Pradesh

  5. Ramnagar1535 km from Howrah

    Uttarakhand

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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

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Suggested Panchkula Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Panchkula

  • Travel from Howrah to Panchkula (about 37.6 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 Howrah
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