Motihari to Panchkula
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Motihari, Bihar 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: Motihari to Panchkula
1178 km · ~25h 34m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Motihari
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.
93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 393Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 543Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 693Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 785Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 935Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1085Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 51m 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: Motihari to Panchkula
1178 km · ~26h 10m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Motihari
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Motihari. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Motihari → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~589 km
~13h 5m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,700
- Change buses at a major city (around km 589)
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.
- change point 1 → Panchkula
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~589 km
~13h 5m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,700
- 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: Motihari to Panchkula
Nearest railway stations: Bapudham Motihari for Motihari, Chandigarh for Panchkula.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 23h 41m in total
Change trains at Lucknow — about 2h 30m wait
1 change · 25h 10m in total
Change trains at Sirhind Jn — about 2h 7m wait
1 change · 25h 35m in total
Change trains at Lucknow — about 3h 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.
Motihari to Panchkula: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Motihari to Panchkula is about 1178 km by road, roughly 23.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1178 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹40,549 · Ertiga ₹51,681 · Innova ₹53,907 · Innova Crysta ₹66,390 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹91,757
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,300 · AC Seater ₹2,120 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,880 · AC Sleeper ₹2,710 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,350
- Train: Sleeper ₹740 · Economy ₹1,210 · Third AC ₹1,680 · Second AC ₹2,390 · First AC ₹3,330
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 Motihari to Panchkula. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Siddharthnagar245 km from Motihari
Uttar Pradesh
- Haldwani780 km from Motihari
Uttarakhand
- Ranikhet820 km from Motihari
Uttarakhand
- Kotdwar925 km from Motihari
Uttarakhand
- Roorkee1005 km from Motihari
Uttarakhand
- Kalesar National Park1080 km from Motihari
Hotels in Panchkula
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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 Motihari to Panchkula (about 23.6 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 Motihari
Extend Your Trip
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Panchkula → Fatehgarh Sahib
About 60 km by road
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