Delhi → Punjab
Delhi to Patiala carpool
- 279 kmby road
- 4 hr 19 mindriving
- ₹420–₹980typical per seat
Most Delhi–Patiala traffic leaves the main Chandigarh road around Ambala, so drivers doing this route are usually going to Patiala specifically rather than passing through. Supply is thinner than the Chandigarh corridor, and worth setting an alert for.
Rides on this route
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Delhi to Patiala: how the options compare
| Option | Typical cost per person | Typical journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool (SideSeat) | ₹420 – ₹980 | 4 hr 18 min |
| Train | ₹170 – ₹890 | 5 hr 36 min |
| Bus | ₹330 – ₹610 | 7 hr |
| Outstation cab | ₹3,950 – ₹5,300 for the whole car | 4 hr 18 min |
Train, bus and cab figures are indicative ranges worked out from the distance, not live fares — check the operator before you travel. Carpool prices come from SideSeat's own distance-based cost-sharing bands.
Common questions
How far is Patiala from Delhi by road?
Delhi to Patiala is about 279 km by road.
How long does the drive from Delhi to Patiala take?
The drive takes roughly 4 hr 19 min in normal traffic. Leaving early usually saves time on the city stretches at either end.
How much does a carpool seat from Delhi to Patiala cost?
Seats on this route are typically ₹420 to ₹980. SideSeat prices a seat from the distance travelled so passengers share the driver's costs — it is not a fare, and there is no surge pricing.
Can I be picked up somewhere along the route?
Yes. SideSeat matches you to any driver whose route passes within about 20 km of your pickup and drop-off, not only to drivers whose trip starts and ends exactly where yours does — so you will see rides a strict Delhi-to-Patiala search would miss.
Is carpooling from Delhi to Patiala cheaper than a cab?
Usually, yes — an outstation cab on this route is charged per kilometre for the whole car, while a carpool seat only covers your share of a trip the driver was already making. The comparison table above shows indicative figures for each option.
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