Wagah Border to Delhi 480 km by Road · 8-9 hours · Cab from ₹5,280
Wagah Border → Amritsar → Jalandhar → Ludhiana → Ambala → Karnal → Delhi
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Distance
480km
Drive time
8hrs
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Driving Wagah Border 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.
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How far is Delhi from Wagah Border?
The distance from Wagah Border to Delhi is 480 km by road via NH-44 (GT Road) via Amritsar, the same road as the outward leg driven in the other direction, and the drive takes about 8-9 hours. A one-way AC cab is ₹5,280 (sedan), SUV ₹7,200, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹11,040. Toll and parking are extra at actuals.
Need a reliable ride from Wagah Border to Delhi? Cover the 480 km stretch in approximately 8-9 hours on NH-44 (GT Road) via Amritsar. A AC sedan or SUV is available for solo travellers, families and groups alike. Fares are fixed and all-inclusive — no surge, no hidden charges.
By Road
480 km
Drive Time
8-9 hours
Cab From
₹5,280
Fuel (self-drive)
₹3,429
Wagah Border to Delhi distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 480 km (298 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 8-9 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-44 (GT Road) via Amritsar
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹5,280 (₹11/km)
- SUV cab fare Innova Crysta / Ertiga · 6-7 seater
- ₹7,200 (₹15/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹11,040 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹3,429 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Wagah Border to Delhi: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 480 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 8-9 hours
- Cost
- From ₹5,280
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- 9-11 hrs
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 9-12 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- 1-1.5 hrs + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest but airport transfers needed
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Wagah Border to Delhi, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Wagah Border to Delhi cab fare
All-inclusive · No hidden charges
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
SUV
Innova Crysta / Ertiga · 6-7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 480 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
October to March for comfortable driving weather.
Local insider tip
The pickup is anywhere in Wagah Border 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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Wagah Border to Delhi is 480 km by road via NH-44 (GT Road) via Amritsar via Amritsar and Jalandhar and Ludhiana and Ambala and Karnal. It is the same road as Delhi to Wagah Border driven in the other direction, so the kilometres, the highway and the toll plazas are the same; only the order of the stops changes.
Wagah Border to Delhi FAQs
What is the distance from Wagah Border to Delhi by road?
Wagah Border to Delhi is 480 km by road via NH-44 (GT Road) via Amritsar via Amritsar and Jalandhar and Ludhiana and Ambala and Karnal. It is the same road as Delhi to Wagah Border 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 Wagah Border to Delhi?
About 8-9 hours for the 480 km. Mostly four-lane NH-44 with some congestion around Ludhiana and Jalandhar. Wagah is a further 31 km beyond Amritsar city.
What does a one-way cab from Wagah Border to Delhi cost?
₹5,280 (sedan), SUV ₹7,200, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹11,040. 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 Wagah Border to Delhi charged differently?
No. The fare is worked from the published rate card on the distance driven, so Wagah Border to Delhi costs the same as Delhi to Wagah Border 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 Wagah Border to Delhi?
October to March for comfortable driving weather.