Panipat to Amritsar by train
Amritsar lies 319 km (198 mi) north-west of Panipat, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 7 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 390 km (242 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Panipat | Amritsar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 295,970 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 232 m (761 ft) | 244 m (801 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Panipat railway station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Panipat to Amritsar
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Staying in Amritsar
Our booking partner lists 865 places to stay in Amritsar. Of the 734 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (504), and 11 are five-star. Across 121 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 43,579 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Amritsar from Panipat?
319 km (198 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Panipat; by road roughly 390 km (242 mi).
How long does it take to get from Panipat to Amritsar by train?
About 6 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Panipat and Amritsar?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Amritsar?
Our booking partner lists 865 places to stay in Amritsar, 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.