Chandigarh to Delhi Road Distance: 250 km · 4-5 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Chandigarh → Ambala → Karnal → Panipat → Delhi
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Distance
250km
Drive time
4hrs
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Driving Chandigarh to Delhi: what this corridor is like
Expressway-first routing
Delhi–Meerut, Dwarka and Yamuna expressways change the drive time by an hour; the driver picks the one that is open, not the one on the map.
Airport and terminal exact
IGI T1, T2, T3, Jewar and Hindon each have their own pickup zone and fare; the booking names the terminal so nobody circles.
Night and early-morning runs
The NCR fleet runs 24×7 with no night surcharge — the same fare at 3 AM as at 3 PM.
What the Chandigarh to Delhi road is actually like
Delhi to Chandigarh is the old Grand Trunk Road, NH-44, and it is the easiest long drive out of the capital: four to six lanes, flat all the way, four to five hours in normal traffic. The first business of the day is breakfast at Murthal, about 40 km out, where the paratha dhabas are open before dawn. From there the road runs past the Panipat refinery and through Karnal, and the Panipat to Karnal section is the one that slows in office hours and again in the evening. Haveli at Karnal is the family halt with a play area and clean washrooms, and Puran Singh's dhaba near Ambala Cantt is the one drivers talk about for mutton curry. Past Ambala the Ambala-Chandigarh Expressway is a quick hour into the tri-city through Zirakpur. Winter is the season to respect: December and January bring dense fog to the Haryana plains between Panipat and Ambala, sometimes until ten in the morning, and the fast lane becomes a bad idea. Friday evenings crawl with weekend traffic bound for Shimla and Manali.
How far is Delhi from Chandigarh?
The distance from Chandigarh to Delhi is 250 km by road via NH-44 (GT Road), 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
250 km
Drive Time
4-5 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹1,786
Chandigarh to Delhi distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 250 km (155 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 4-5 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-44 (GT Road)
- 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)
- ₹1,786 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Chandigarh to Delhi: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 250 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 Chandigarh to Delhi, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Toll plazas on this route
Total toll
₹390
01Ambala Toll
- At km
- 50 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹95
02Karnal Toll
- At km
- 120 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹130
03Panipat Toll
- At km
- 160 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹165
Total one-way toll
₹390
* FASTag accepted at all plazas. Rates approximate, may vary. Tolls are billed at actual on your trip.
Chandigarh to Delhi 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 250 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
October to March for pleasant weather. Gateway to Shimla and Manali.
Local insider tip
The pickup is anywhere in Chandigarh and the drop anywhere in Delhi. 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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Chandigarh to Delhi FAQs
What is the distance from Chandigarh to Delhi by road?
Chandigarh to Delhi is 250 km by road via NH-44 (GT Road) via Ambala and Karnal and Panipat. It is the same road as Delhi to Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh to Delhi?
About 4-5 hours for the 250 km. NH-44 is a well-maintained 4-6 lane highway. Smooth journey throughout.
What does a one-way cab from Chandigarh to Delhi 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 Chandigarh to Delhi charged differently?
No. The fare is worked from the published rate card on the distance driven, so Chandigarh to Delhi costs the same as Delhi to Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh to Delhi?
October to March for pleasant weather. Gateway to Shimla and Manali.
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