Amritsar to Chandigarh Road Distance: 230 km · 4-5 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Amritsar → Jalandhar → Ludhiana → Chandigarh
Six-lane GT Road, dhaba halts and the Golden Temple by evening.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
230km
Drive time
4hrs
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Driving Amritsar to Chandigarh: what this corridor is like
The fastest road in the north
NH-44 is six lanes almost the whole way; a sedan does Delhi–Chandigarh in four hours and Delhi–Amritsar in seven with one dhaba stop.
Wagah timed to the minute
The border ceremony has a fixed start; the driver leaves Amritsar with the margin it needs and knows the parking that avoids the walk.
Group and family fleets
Baraat tempos, Innovas for joint families and sedans for the tricity run — the corridor is served by the full fleet.
What the Amritsar to Chandigarh road is actually like
This is a plains run from end to end, and what makes it slow is traffic rather than tarmac. From Chandigarh you leave through Kharar and Morinda on the Ludhiana road and join NH-44 at Ludhiana, and it is Ludhiana that costs the time: the city sits astride the highway and the crossing of the Sutlej at Ladhowal queues badly in the evening. After that the four-lane road is fast through Phagwara and past Jalandhar, and the dhabas between Phagwara and the Jalandhar bypass are the place to eat, with a proper tandoor and lassi rather than highway snacks. Beyond Jalandhar the last leg crosses the Beas and runs into Amritsar through Kartarpur. Winter is the one season that changes the drive. From December to the end of January the Punjab fog can shut the view down to a few car lengths before ten in the morning, so the later start is often the quicker one. Baisakhi in April is the busiest week of the year on this road, with the whole of Punjab heading for the Golden Temple.
How far is Chandigarh from Amritsar?
The distance from Amritsar to Chandigarh is 230 km by road via NH-44 via Ludhiana & Jalandhar, the same road as the outward leg driven in the other direction, and the drive takes about 4-5 hours. A one-way AC cab is ₹3,300 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹4,500, Innova Crysta ₹5,400, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹6,900. Toll and parking are extra at actuals.
By Road
230 km
Drive Time
4-5 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹1,643
Amritsar to Chandigarh distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 230 km (143 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 4-5 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-44 via Ludhiana & Jalandhar
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹3,300 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹4,500 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹5,400 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹6,900 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹1,643 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Amritsar to Chandigarh: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 230 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 4-5 hours
- Cost
- From ₹3,300
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- 4-6 hrs
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 5-6 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- Not practical
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest but airport transfers needed
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Amritsar to Chandigarh, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Amritsar to Chandigarh cab fare
Fuel and driver included · Tolls and taxes extra
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
Ertiga SUV
Maruti Ertiga · 6 Seater
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 230 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
October to March. Baisakhi (April) is a special time at Golden Temple.
Local insider tip
The pickup is anywhere in Amritsar and the drop anywhere in Chandigarh. The plazas are the same ones as the outward leg in the other order, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
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Amritsar to Chandigarh FAQs
What is the distance from Amritsar to Chandigarh by road?
Amritsar to Chandigarh is 230 km by road via NH-44 via Ludhiana & Jalandhar via Jalandhar and Ludhiana. It is the same road as Chandigarh to Amritsar driven in the other direction, so the kilometres, the highway and the toll plazas are the same; only the order of the stops changes.
How long does it take to drive from Amritsar to Chandigarh?
About 4-5 hours for the 230 km. Good 4-lane highway. Some congestion near Ludhiana.
What does a one-way cab from Amritsar to Chandigarh cost?
₹3,300 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹4,500, Innova Crysta ₹5,400, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹6,900. A one-way drop is charged for the outward distance only; tolls, parking and any state permit are extra at actuals, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
Is the return leg from Amritsar to Chandigarh charged differently?
No. The fare is worked from the published rate card on the distance driven, so Amritsar to Chandigarh costs the same as Chandigarh to Amritsar for the same vehicle. What changes on a return booking is only whether you pay for one leg or two.
When is the best time to drive from Amritsar to Chandigarh?
October to March. Baisakhi (April) is a special time at Golden Temple.
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