Panipat to Mandi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Panipat, Haryana to Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Panipat to Mandi
330 km · ~6h 56m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Panipat
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near MajraAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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: Panipat to Mandi
330 km · ~7h 20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Panipat
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Panipat. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Panipat → Mandi
AC Seater / Volvo · ~330 km
~7h 20m|Tentative fare ₹360–₹970
Usual tea / meal halts: Morni (~170 km)
- Arrive in Mandi
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Panipat to Mandi
Nearest railway stations: Panipat Jn for Panipat, Joginder Nagar (about 42 km away) for Mandi.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 21h 31m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 3h 10m wait
1 change · 26h 25m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 15m wait
1 change · 34h 45m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 16h 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.
Transport Options
Panipat to Mandi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Panipat to Mandi is about 330 km by road, roughly 6.6 hours of travel time. The road passes near Kurukshetra and Solan.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 330 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,730 · Sedan ₹4,390 · SUV ₹5,760 · Innova / MUV ₹6,470 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,560
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹360 · AC Seater ₹590 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹530 · AC Sleeper ₹760 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹970
- Train: Sleeper ₹230 · Economy ₹360 · Third AC ₹490 · Second AC ₹690 · First AC ₹950
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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