Patiala weekend trip from Delhi
Royal Phulkian palaces, pegs and parandis
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- By road
- 268 km
- By bus
- ≈ 5½ h
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹4,560 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Friday-evening trains from Delhi
Vande Bharat Express 26461Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
4:00 pm
Old Delhi
3 h 11 min
7:11 pm
Patiala
Amritsar Shtabdi 12013Daily
4:30 pm
New Delhi
2 h 56 min
7:26 pm
Sirhind Jn · 32 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Patiala.
- Direct busAbout 5½ h (fastest 5 h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹702 a seat.
- By road268 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadPatiala Cant, in town, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportChandigarh, 54 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
18°
7°
4d rain
Feb
22°
10°
3d rain
Mar
28°
15°
3d rain
Apr
35°
20°
2d rain
May
38°
24°
3d rain
Jun
38°
26°
5d rain
Jul
33°
26°
16d rain
Aug
32°
26°
15d rain
Sep
32°
24°
7d rain
Oct
31°
19°
1d rain
Nov
26°
13°
1d rain
Dec
20°
8°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Fort and bazaars
- 10:00 amQila Mubarak complex; Darbar Hall with the Armour and Chandeliers Museum
- 1:00 pmLunch in the old city
- 3:00 pmAdalat Bazaar and Tripuri market for Patiala juttis, parandis and phulkari
- 6:00 pmGurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib for evening kirtan
Sunday — Sheesh Mahal and Baradari
- 9:30 amSheesh Mahal (mirror palace) and the Lachman Jhula over its lake
- 11:30 amBaradari Gardens and the Kali Mata Mandir
- 1:30 pmLunch
- 3:00 pmMoti Bagh Palace exterior (houses the National Institute of Sports)
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
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Patiala: questions people ask
How far is Patiala from Delhi?
About 268 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 5½ h and the Vande Bharat Express takes 3 h 11 min to Patiala.
What is the best time to visit Patiala?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Patiala?
Yes. The quickest after work on a Friday is the Vande Bharat Express (26461): it leaves Old Delhi at 4:00 pm and reaches Patiala at 7:11 pm (runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). Also: the Amritsar Shtabdi (12013) at 4:30 pm from New Delhi.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Patiala?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹702 a seat, and the journey takes about 5½ h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Patiala?
Warmest in May (days around 38°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 7°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 16 rainy days.
Can I do Patiala in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Patiala cost?
From about ₹4,560 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Patiala this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.