How to travel from Chandigarh to Amritsar, India

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.

5 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out AmritsarChandigarh if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Amritsar Jn.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₹160($2)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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bus
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Bus to Amritsar

Take the bus to Amritsar.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

CTU

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Amritsar.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,980($50)
Operated by

RS Taxi Service

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car
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Drive

Drive to Amritsar.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance226km (140 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chandigarh and Amritsar

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Chandigarh to Amritsar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 35m
₹160($2)
5 times a day248km (154 miles)
Bus to Amritsar + 1 similar
6h 10m
₹480($6)
every 4 hours237km (147 miles)
Bus6h 40m
₹1,195($15)
once daily243km (151 miles)
Taxi
3h 15m
₹3,980($50)
on demand226km (140 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
₹2,150($27)
on demand226km (140 miles)

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Airports near Amritsar

The following major airports near Amritsar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

ATQ
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Amritsar
IXJ
Satwari Airport (IXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Amritsar
DHM
Gaggal Airport (DHM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Amritsar