The distance between Chandigarh and Amritsar is around 226km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Chandigarh to Amritsar by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Amritsar Jn.
Indian Railways
Take the bus to Amritsar.
CTU
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Take a taxi to Amritsar.
RS Taxi Service
+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Chandigarh to Amritsar by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹160 ($2) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹3,980 ($50).
The distance between Chandigarh and Amritsar is around 226km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (129 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Chandigarh and Amritsar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chandigarh to Amritsar is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ₹3,980 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Chandigarh and Amritsar, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹160 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chandigarh and Amritsar. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chandigarh and Amritsar with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 4h 35m.
Indian Railways run train services between Chandigarh and Amritsar. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chandigarh and Amritsar. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Chandigarh and Amritsar with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 40m.
Northern Bus and CTU run regular bus services between Chandigarh and Amritsar. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chandigarh to Amritsar. We recommend that you take the train to Amritsar Jn. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Amritsar is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) (ATQ) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Amritsar. Satwari Airport (IXJ) (IXJ) and Gaggal Airport (DHM) (DHM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chandigarh and Amritsar. The distance is around 226km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chandigarh to Amritsar is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ₹160 ($2).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 35m | ₹160($2) | 5 times a day | 248km (154 miles) |
Bus to Amritsar + 1 similar | 6h 10m | ₹480($6) | every 4 hours | 237km (147 miles) |
Bus | 6h 40m | ₹1,195($15) | once daily | 243km (151 miles) |
Taxi | 3h 15m | ₹3,980($50) | on demand | 226km (140 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | ₹2,150($27) | on demand | 226km (140 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Vistara
Indian Railways
Northern Bus
The following major airports near Amritsar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.