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By Train
The nearest railway station is Patiala Junction From Major Railway Stations:
  • Ambala Junction has the best connectivity to Patiala. If not Patiala, then reaching Ambala Railway Station would be the most convenient route. To Thapar,
  • Rajpura Junction is closer to Patiala (30Kms) but has limited trains. A cab can be booked from Rajpura to Thapar for ₹700-1000, journey duration is 45mins
  • If coming from New Delhi: Board any train heading towards Patiala or nearby stations like Ambala. Travel time is approximately 5 hours.
  • From Chandigarh Railway Station: Take a direct or connecting train to Patiala Junction (around 2 hours).
From Patiala Junction to Thapar: Take an auto/rickshaw (₹50-100). The campus is just 5.7 km away from the railway station.
By Road
Patiala is connected by road with major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, and Amritsar. Frequent buses (Punjab Roadways and private operators) connect Patiala with major cities in North India. Below are the details for convenient travel to Patiala:
  • From Ambala (70 km):
    Multiple buses are available throughout the day, starting as early as 5:00 AM. The fare is approximately ₹80 per person, and the travel time is around 2 hours. Alternatively, you can book a cab from Ambala to Patiala, costing around ₹1100-₹1500, which takes about 1.5 hours.
  • From Chandigarh (70 km):
    Buses to Patiala depart from ISBT Sector 43 at regular intervals. The travel time is approximately 2 hours, and the fare ranges from ₹120-₹150 per person, depending on the type of bus (ordinary or AC Volvo). For a more private and comfortable option, cabs are readily available and cost around ₹1000 - ₹1400, taking about 1.5 hours to reach Patiala.
  • From Delhi (250 km):
    Direct buses to Patiala are available from ISBT Kashmere Gate, starting as early as 5:30 AM, with departures at regular intervals. The fare for ordinary buses is approximately ₹340-₹450 per person, while AC Volvo buses charge around ₹720 per person. The journey takes around 6 hours, depending on traffic. Cabs can also be booked from Delhi to Patiala for a more direct option, with costs ranging from ₹3000 - ₹4000. The drive takes approximately 4.5-5 hours via NH44 and NH7. Get down at Patiala Bus Stand, around 11 km from the Thapar campus. From there, take a local autorickshaw (₹50 per person in sharing or ₹200 if traveling alone) (cost can increase if you pre-book an auto or after mid-night)
By Air
The nearest airport to the venue is Chandigarh International Airport.
  • Take a prepaid taxi or book a private cab to Patiala. The distance is about 70 km, and it will take approximately 1.5 hours to reach Thapar Institute.
  • Follow the instructions under "By Train" if you prefer traveling via train from Chandigarh to Patiala.
  • Follow the instructions under "By Road" if you want to travel via road.