Palampur to Lonar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh to Lonar, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1753 km
Approx Duration: 39 hrs
Route overview
Palampur to Lonar is about 1753 km by road, roughly 39 hours of travel time.
By car: Palampur to Lonar
About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Palampur. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 46m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 438. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 588. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 738. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 46m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 877. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1027. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1177. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 46m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1315. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1465. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1615. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 46m of driving) — Arrive in Lonar
By bus: Palampur to Lonar
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Palampur. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Palampur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Palampur → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~877 km Takes about 19h 29m. Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,510.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 877). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Lonar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Lonar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~877 km Takes about 19h 29m. Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,510.
- Arrive in Lonar
By train: Palampur to Lonar
The nearest railway stations are Palampur Himachal for Palampur and Paradgaon (about 53 km away) for Lonar. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 47h 58m in total: BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER (52468) 02:10 PM Baijnath Paprola to 08:25 PM Pathankot, then Dhauladhar Express (14036) 10:30 PM Pathankot to 12:35 AM Jalandhar Cant, then Sachkhand SF Express (12716) 06:54 AM Jalandhar Cant to 02:08 PM Parbhani Jn — change at Pathankot (about 2h 5m wait) and Jalandhar Cant (about 6h 19m wait)
- With two changes, 47h 58m in total: BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER (52468) 02:10 PM Baijnath Paprola to 08:25 PM Pathankot, then Jammu Tawi Bhatinda Express (19226) 11:50 PM Pathankot to 01:55 AM Amritsar Jn, then Sachkhand SF Express (12716) 05:40 AM Amritsar Jn to 02:08 PM Parbhani Jn — change at Pathankot (about 3h 25m wait) and Amritsar Jn (about 3h 45m wait)
- With two changes, 52h 40m in total: BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER (52468) 02:10 PM Baijnath Paprola to 08:25 PM Pathankot, then Dhauladhar Express (14036) 10:30 PM Pathankot to 02:43 AM Dhuri Jn, then SHRI GANGANAGAR - H S NANDED Exp (12486) 06:31 PM Dhuri Jn to 06:50 PM Paras — change at Pathankot (about 2h 5m wait) and Dhuri Jn (about 15h 48m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1753 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,380 · Sedan ₹22,890 · SUV ₹29,950 · Innova / MUV ₹33,510 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,870
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,930 · AC Seater ₹3,160 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,800 · AC Sleeper ₹4,030 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,960
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,080 · Economy ₹1,780 · Third AC ₹2,480 · Second AC ₹3,540 · First AC ₹4,940
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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