Chandigarh to Amritsar Road Distance: 230 km · 4-5 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Chandigarh → Ludhiana → Jalandhar → Amritsar
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 Chandigarh to Amritsar: 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 Chandigarh to Amritsar 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 Amritsar from Chandigarh?
The distance from Chandigarh to Amritsar is 230 km by road via NH-44 via Ludhiana & Jalandhar, and the drive takes about 4-5 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹3,300 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
230 km
Drive Time
4-5 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹1,643
Chandigarh to Amritsar 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.
Chandigarh to Amritsar: 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
- Nearest railhead + timetable
- 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
- Nearest airport + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest leg, transfers both ends
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Chandigarh to Amritsar, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Chandigarh to Amritsar 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
Visit Wagah Border ceremony (30 km from Amritsar) for the flag-lowering ceremony at sunset.
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Chandigarh to Amritsar FAQs
What is the distance from Chandigarh to Amritsar by road?
The road distance from Chandigarh to Amritsar is 230 km via NH-44 via Ludhiana & Jalandhar, running through Ludhiana, Jalandhar. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Chandigarh to Amritsar?
About 4-5 hours via NH-44 via Ludhiana & Jalandhar in normal traffic. Starting at 5-6 AM clears the city before it fills and usually saves most of an hour against a 9 AM departure.
How much does a cab from Chandigarh to Amritsar cost?
A cab from Chandigarh to Amritsar starts at ₹3,300 for an AC sedan, ₹4,500 for an Ertiga, ₹5,400 for an Innova Crysta and ₹6,900 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. Outstation trips are billed on a 300 km per day minimum. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Where can you stop between Chandigarh and Amritsar?
Ludhiana and Jalandhar are the practical halts on this route - the right place for food, fuel and a restroom break on a 4-5 hours drive.
What is the best time to travel from Chandigarh to Amritsar?
October to March. Baisakhi (April) is a special time at Golden Temple. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Amritsar end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Chandigarh to Amritsar?
A one-way cab is cheaper when you only need the drop - you do not pay for the empty return. Choose a round trip when you want the same car and driver waiting, which is normally better value for a same-day return on a 4-5 hours route.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Chandigarh to Amritsar?
Self-driving Chandigarh to Amritsar costs roughly ₹1,643 in fuel one way at about 14 km/l. A Triveni cab includes fuel in the fare, so toll and state tax are the only extras.
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