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Ludhiana to Panchkula

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ludhiana, Punjab to Panchkula, Haryana.

127 kmDistance
2.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,270
Ertiga₹6,687
Innova₹6,971
Innova Crysta₹8,613
Tempo Traveller (12)₹11,790

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹140
AC Seater₹230
Non-AC Sleeper₹200
AC Sleeper₹290
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹410
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Train
Sleeper₹110
Economy₹160
Third AC₹210
Second AC₹280
First AC₹390
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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: Ludhiana to Panchkula

127 km · ~2h 32m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ludhiana

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 127 km · 2h 32m 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: Ludhiana to Panchkula

127 km · ~2h 49m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Ludhiana

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

  2. Ludhiana → Panchkula

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~127 km

    ~2h 49m|Tentative fare ₹140–₹410

  3. 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: Ludhiana to Panchkula

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

Direct trains

Amritsar-Chandigarh Duronto Express#12242 · Duronto
07:42 AMLudhiana Jn
1h 48m14 stops
09:30 AMChandigarh

Other options with a change

1 change · 2h 52m in total

Amritsar-NewDelhi Shatabdi#12014 · Shatabdi
06:38 AMBhatian
42m7 stops
07:20 AMDoraha

Change trains at Doraha — about 43m wait

Amritsar-Chandigarh Duronto Express#12242 · Duronto
08:03 AMDoraha
1h 27m11 stops
09:30 AMChandigarh

1 change · 3h 9m in total

Amritsar Saharsa Garib Rath#12204 · Garib Rath
06:21 AMBhatian
5m1 stops
06:26 AMGoraya

Change trains at Goraya — about 52m wait

Amritsar-Chandigarh Duronto Express#12242 · Duronto
07:18 AMGoraya
2h 12m17 stops
09:30 AMChandigarh

1 change · 3h 9m in total

Amritsar Indore Express#19326 · Express
06:21 AMBhatian
40m7 stops
07:01 AMDoraha

Change trains at Doraha — about 1h 2m wait

Amritsar-Chandigarh Duronto Express#12242 · Duronto
08:03 AMDoraha
1h 27m11 stops
09:30 AMChandigarh

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.

Ludhiana to Panchkula: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ludhiana to Panchkula is about 127 km by road, roughly 2.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 127 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,270 · Ertiga ₹6,687 · Innova ₹6,971 · Innova Crysta ₹8,613 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹11,790
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹140 · AC Seater ₹230 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹200 · AC Sleeper ₹290 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹410
  • Train: Sleeper ₹110 · Economy ₹160 · Third AC ₹210 · Second AC ₹280 · First AC ₹390

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

  1. Chandigarh115 km from Ludhiana

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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.

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Suggested Panchkula Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Panchkula

  • Travel from Ludhiana to Panchkula (about 2.5 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 Ludhiana
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