Day trip from Meerut to Ludhiana
Ludhiana lies 279 km (174 mi) north-west of Meerut, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 279 km (174 mi) apart, Ludhiana is a realistic day trip from Meerut: about 4 h 33 min each way by road.
| Meerut | Ludhiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.2 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) | 256 m (840 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Ludhiana
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Staying in Ludhiana
Our booking partner lists 224 places to stay in Ludhiana. Of the 199 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (125), and 7 are five-star. Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 4,180 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ludhiana from Meerut?
279 km (174 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Meerut; by road roughly 341 km (212 mi).
How long does it take to get from Meerut to Ludhiana by road?
About 4 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Meerut and Ludhiana?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Ludhiana?
Our booking partner lists 224 places to stay in Ludhiana, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.