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Patiala to Sitamarhi

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Patiala, Punjab to Sitamarhi, Bihar.

1278 kmDistance
25.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹14160
Sedan₹16710
SUV₹21880
Innova / MUV₹24480
Tempo Traveller₹28420
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1410
AC Seater₹2300
Non-AC Sleeper₹2040
AC Sleeper₹2940
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3630
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Train
Sleeper₹800
Economy₹1310
Third AC₹1820
Second AC₹2590
First AC₹3610
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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.

  1. Start from Patiala

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 426

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 576

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 726

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 852

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1002

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1152

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Sitamarhi

    Sitamarhi, Bihar

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.

  1. 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.

  2. Patiala → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~639 km

    ~14h 12m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,840

  3. 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.

  4. change point 1 → Sitamarhi

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~639 km

    ~14h 12m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,840

  5. 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

Shriganganagar Haridwar Express#14712 · Express
08:55 AMNabha
4h 40m35 stops
01:35 PMHaridwar Jn

Change trains at Haridwar Jn — about 3h 27m wait

Rapti Ganga Express#15002 · Express
05:02 PMHaridwar Jn
22h 53m152 stops
03:55 PM+1dMuzaffarpur Jn

Change trains at Muzaffarpur Jn — about 1h 55m wait

Lichhavi Express#14006 · Express
05:50 PMMuzaffarpur Jn
4h 25m27 stops
10:15 PMSitamarhi Jn

2 changes · 39h 2m in total

Bhatinda Delhi Express#14732 · Express
07:13 AMNabha
5h39 stops
12:13 PMAdarsh Nagar Delhi

Change trains at Adarsh Nagar Delhi — about 3h 27m wait

Poorabiya Express#15280 · Express
03:40 PMAdarsh Nagar Delhi
19h 47m140 stops
11:27 AM+1dEkma

Change trains at Ekma — about 51m wait

Lichhavi Express#14006 · Express
12:18 PMEkma
9h 57m50 stops
10:15 PMSitamarhi Jn

2 changes · 39h 2m in total

Bhatinda Delhi Express#14732 · Express
07:13 AMNabha
5h 32m43 stops
12:45 PMOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 2h 20m wait

Ajmer New Jalpaiguri Weekly Express#19601 · Express
03:05 PMOld Delhi
23m4 stops
03:28 PMGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 45m wait

Lichhavi Express#14006 · Express
04:13 PMGhaziabad
30h 2m186 stops
10:15 PM+1dSitamarhi Jn

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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