Route guide
From western Punjab's border farmlands to the Tricity.
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At a glance
• Distance: 300–325 km
• Road time: 5.5–7 hours
Rail transfer point: Rajpura Junction.
Route 1 · Fastest
Fazilka → Firozpur → Moga → Jagraon → Ludhiana → Samrala → Kharar → Chandigarh
~300 km · about 6 hours
Expect congestion through Ludhiana.
Other routes
• Via Bathinda & Patiala: ~325 km · 6.5–7.5 hrs; skips Ludhiana
• Via Abohar & Malerkotla: ~315 km · 6.5–7 hrs; quieter
By bus
• Travel time: 5.5–6.5 hours
• Fare: ₹810–₹2,000
• Arrive at ISBT Sector 43 or 17
Overnight sleepers reach by early morning.
By train
• FKA DLI Express: ~6 hrs · from ₹205
• SGNR RKSH Express: ~5 hrs · ₹505+
• Rajpura to Chandigarh: 45–60 min
Flying is not practical on this route.
Before you go
• Leave early to beat Ludhiana traffic
• Use PR-7 Airport Road near Zirakpur
• Halt at Moga, Bathinda or Patiala
Best months: October–March.
Plan your trip
All three routes, buses, trains, costs and FAQs.
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