Kota to Panchkula
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kota, Rajasthan to Panchkula, Haryana.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Kota to Panchkula
803 km · ~17h 24m · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kota
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 402Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 552Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 702Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PanchkulaPanchkula, 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: Kota to Panchkula
803 km · ~17h 51m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kota
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kota. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kota → Panchkula
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~803 km
~17h 51m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300
- 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: Kota to Panchkula
Nearest railway stations: Kota Jn for Kota, Chandigarh for Panchkula.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 12h 4m in total
Change trains at Kela Devi — about 41m wait
1 change · 12h 26m in total
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 1h 17m wait
1 change · 12h 26m in total
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 1h 17m wait
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.
Kota to Panchkula: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kota to Panchkula is about 803 km by road, roughly 16.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 803 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹28,051 · Ertiga ₹35,639 · Innova ₹37,156 · Innova Crysta ₹45,870 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹62,957
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹880 · AC Seater ₹1,450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,280 · AC Sleeper ₹1,850 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,300
- Train: Sleeper ₹510 · Economy ₹830 · Third AC ₹1,150 · Second AC ₹1,640 · First AC ₹2,280
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Panchkula.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Kota to Panchkula. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Sawai Madhopur125 km from Kota
Rajasthan
- Jaipur240 km from Kota
Rajasthan
- Alwar350 km from Kota
Rajasthan
- Panipat620 km from Kota
- Kurukshetra700 km from Kota
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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
The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India. It is also known as Nek Chand Saini's Rock Garden of Nathupur after its founder Nek Chand…
Visit Leisure Valley
Leisure Valley is an extensive linear park spanning over 8 kilometers, in Chandigarh. Originally an eroded valley, it was transformed by Le Corbusier into a green…
Visit Indian Air Force Heritage Museum
The Indian Air Force Heritage Museum, located at Chandigarh is India's first air force heritage centre.
Visit Manimajra Fort
Manimajra Fort is a fort situated in Mani Majra, Chandigarh (city of Indian Union). It is over 360 years old and has become more popular with the shooting of the…
Visit Burail Fort
Burail Fort is a fort situated in Burail, Sector 45 of Chandigarh, India. It was built during the Mughal period.
Suggested Panchkula Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Panchkula
- Travel from Kota to Panchkula (about 16.1 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 Kota
Extend Your Trip
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Panchkula → Fatehgarh Sahib
About 60 km by road
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