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Patiala

How To Reach Patiala

Welcome to Patiala, Punjab, India

Patiala is a city in Punjab known for its rich culture and heritage. It is well-connected to various parts of India by road, train, and limited air connectivity. Here are the details on how you can reach Patiala from across India:

By Train

The nearest major railway station is the Patiala Railway Station which connects the city with different parts of the country. The station code for Patiala Railway Station is PTA.

By Flight

The nearest airport is Chandigarh International Airport (Code IXC), which is approximately 60 km away from Patiala. Upon reaching Chandigarh, you can take a taxi or a bus to reach Patiala.

By Road

Patiala is accessible via national and state highways and is well-connected to various cities and towns by road.

Traveling from India's Top 10 Cities to Patiala

  1. New Delhi (250 km) - Take NH44, with a possible stopover at Ambala for refreshments.
  2. Mumbai (1660 km) - Take NH48. You might consider stopovers in Udaipur and Jaipur.
  3. Kolkata (1780 km) - Take NH19. Stopovers can be made in Varanasi and Agra.
  4. Chennai (2480 km) - Take the Golden Quadrilateral NH16, switching to NH44 in Nagpur. Preferred stopovers include Hyderabad and Nagpur.
  5. Bengaluru (2490 km) - Take NH44 and consider stopovers in Hyderabad and Nagpur.
  6. Hyderabad (1750 km) - Take NH44 with a notable stopover in Nagpur.
  7. Ahmedabad (1150 km) - Get on NH47 and NH48, with a stopover at Udaipur.
  8. Pune (1660 km) - Drive along NH48, with Udaipur and Jaipur as possible rest points.
  9. Surat (1310 km) - Take NH48 with a recommended break at Udaipur.
  10. Jaipur (530 km) - Drive on NH48 directly to Patiala with ease.

Flight and Train Details from India's Major Cities

  • From New Delhi - Frequent trains are available to Patiala. Flights can be taken to Chandigarh followed by a short road trip.
  • From Mumbai - Direct flights to Chandigarh; trains require changeovers, taking longer time.
  • From Kolkata - Connecting flights go to Chandigarh. On train, a change in Delhi is often needed.
  • From Chennai - Flights to Chandigarh with a stopover in major cities like Delhi/Bengaluru. Trains also have various changeovers.
  • From Bengaluru - Flights to Chandigarh usually have stopovers in Mumbai or Delhi. Trains are not a direct option.
  • From Hyderabad - Flights to Chandigarh via Delhi or Mumbai, and an option of a long train journey with stopovers.
  • From Ahmedabad - Flights to Chandigarh or direct drives on NH48. Train travel may require changes.
  • From Pune - Flights with a changeover in Delhi or Mumbai, and no direct train service.
  • From Surat - Flights to Chandigarh via Mumbai or Delhi, while train routes are lengthy with changes.
  • From Jaipur - Jaipur has good road connectivity to Patiala and some direct train options as well.

Please note, travel details are only approximate, and it's best to check for the most updated and accurate information before planning your travel.

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