Patiala to Sitamarhi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Patiala, Punjab to Sitamarhi, Bihar.
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 Sitamarhi
1278 km · ~27h 34m · About 26h of driving split over 3 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.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 426Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 576Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 726Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 852Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1002Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1152Look 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 Sitamarhi
1278 km · ~28h 24m · 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) · ~639 km
~14h 12m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,840
- Change buses at a major city (around km 639)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Sitamarhi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Sitamarhi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~639 km
~14h 12m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,840
- Arrive in Sitamarhi
Sitamarhi, Bihar
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 Sitamarhi
Nearest railway stations: Patiala Cantt. for Patiala, Sitamarhi Jn for Sitamarhi.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 37h 20m in total
Change trains at Haridwar Jn — about 3h 27m wait
Change trains at Muzaffarpur Jn — about 1h 55m wait
2 changes · 39h 2m in total
Change trains at Adarsh Nagar Delhi — about 3h 27m wait
Change trains at Ekma — about 51m wait
2 changes · 39h 2m in total
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 2h 20m wait
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 45m 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 Sitamarhi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Patiala to Sitamarhi is about 1278 km by road, roughly 25.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1278 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,160 · Sedan ₹16,710 · SUV ₹21,880 · Innova / MUV ₹24,480 · Tempo Traveller ₹28,420
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,410 · AC Seater ₹2,300 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,040 · AC Sleeper ₹2,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,630
- Train: Sleeper ₹800 · Economy ₹1,310 · Third AC ₹1,820 · Second AC ₹2,590 · First AC ₹3,610
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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