Patiala to Mirik
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Patiala, Punjab to Mirik, West Bengal.
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: Patiala to Mirik
1577 km · ~34h 12m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Patiala
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.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 394Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 544Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 694Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 789Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 939Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1089Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1183Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1333Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1483Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Patiala to Mirik
1577 km · ~35h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Patiala
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Patiala. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Patiala → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~789 km
~17h 32m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- Change buses at a major city (around km 789)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mirik. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Mirik
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~789 km
~17h 32m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- Arrive in Mirik
Mirik, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Patiala to Mirik
Nearest railway stations: Patiala Cantt. for Patiala, Gulma for Mirik.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 48h 59m in total
Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 4h 50m wait
1 change · 55h 8m in total
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 17h 55m 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
Patiala to Mirik: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Patiala to Mirik is about 1577 km by road, roughly 31.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1577 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,450 · Sedan ₹20,600 · SUV ₹26,960 · Innova / MUV ₹30,160 · Tempo Traveller ₹34,990
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,730 · AC Seater ₹2,840 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,520 · AC Sleeper ₹3,630 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,470
- Train: Sleeper ₹980 · Economy ₹1,610 · Third AC ₹2,240 · Second AC ₹3,180 · First AC ₹4,450
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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