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Surat to Panchkula

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Surat, Gujarat to Panchkula, Haryana.

1473 kmDistance
29.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹50,928
Ertiga₹64,848
Innova₹67,631
Innova Crysta₹83,351
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,14,959

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,620
AC Seater₹2,650
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,360
AC Sleeper₹3,390
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,170
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Train
Sleeper₹910
Economy₹1,500
Third AC₹2,090
Second AC₹2,980
First AC₹4,150
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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: Surat to Panchkula

1473 km · ~32h 8m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Surat

    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. 68 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 368

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 518

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 668

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

  7. 68 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 737

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 887

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1037

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

  10. 68 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1105

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1255

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1405

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

  13. 68 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Panchkula

    Panchkula, Haryana

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: Surat to Panchkula

1473 km · ~32h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Surat

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Surat. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Surat → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~737 km

    ~16h 23m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 737)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Panchkula. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Panchkula

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~737 km

    ~16h 23m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  5. Arrive in Panchkula

    Panchkula, Haryana

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Surat to Panchkula

Nearest railway stations: Udhna Jn for Surat, Chandigarh for Panchkula.

Direct trains

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
04:49 PMUdhna Jn
22h 56m208 stops
03:45 PM+1dChandigarh

Other options with a change

1 change · 19h 45m in total

Bandra Terminus- Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath#12909 · Garib Rath
08:00 PMBhestan
10h 46m118 stops
06:46 AM+1dKela Devi

Change trains at Kela Devi — about 41m wait

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
07:27 AMKela Devi
8h 18m74 stops
03:45 PMChandigarh

1 change · 20h 12m in total

Mumbai Central-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12951 · Rajdhani
07:33 PMBhestan
9h 57m109 stops
05:30 AM+1dChhoti Odai

Change trains at Chhoti Odai — about 40m wait

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
06:10 AMChhoti Odai
9h 35m85 stops
03:45 PMChandigarh

1 change · 22h 19m in total

Mumbai Bandra (T.) - Jammu Tawi SF Swaraj Express#12471 · Superfast
11:36 AMBhestan
20h 19m183 stops
07:55 AM+1dAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 1h 17m wait

Lucknow-Chandigarh Express#12231 · Superfast
09:12 AMAmbala Cant Jn
43m5 stops
09:55 AMChandigarh

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.

Surat to Panchkula: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Surat to Panchkula is about 1473 km by road, roughly 29.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1473 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹50,928 · Ertiga ₹64,848 · Innova ₹67,631 · Innova Crysta ₹83,351 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,14,959
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,620 · AC Seater ₹2,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,360 · AC Sleeper ₹3,390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,170
  • Train: Sleeper ₹910 · Economy ₹1,500 · Third AC ₹2,090 · Second AC ₹2,980 · First AC ₹4,150

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Panchkula.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Surat to Panchkula. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Vadodara170 km from Surat

    Gujarat

  2. Dungarpur400 km from Surat

    Rajasthan

  3. Bhilwara645 km from Surat

    Rajasthan

  4. Kishangarh825 km from Surat

    Rajasthan

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Things to Do in Panchkula

Cactus Garden

This is the largest succulent botanical garden of Asia. Situated in the heart of the city of Panchkula, it covers a total area of 7 acres.

Visit Rock Garden of Chandigarh

The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India. It is also known as Nek Chand Saini's Rock Garden of Nathupur after its founder Nek Chand…

Visit Leisure Valley

Leisure Valley is an extensive linear park spanning over 8 kilometers, in Chandigarh. Originally an eroded valley, it was transformed by Le Corbusier into a green…

Visit Indian Air Force Heritage Museum

The Indian Air Force Heritage Museum, located at Chandigarh is India's first air force heritage centre.

Visit Manimajra Fort

Manimajra Fort is a fort situated in Mani Majra, Chandigarh (city of Indian Union). It is over 360 years old and has become more popular with the shooting of the…

Visit Burail Fort

Burail Fort is a fort situated in Burail, Sector 45 of Chandigarh, India. It was built during the Mughal period.

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Suggested Panchkula Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Panchkula

  • Travel from Surat to Panchkula (about 29.5 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre

Day 2Explore Panchkula

  • Visit Rock Garden of Chandigarh
  • Visit Leisure Valley

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Indian Air Force Heritage Museum
  • Head back to Surat
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