Chandigarh to Ayodhya
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Chandigarh, Chandigarh to Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 892 km
Approx Duration: 19.8 hrs
Route overview
Chandigarh to Ayodhya is about 892 km by road, roughly 19.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Chandigarh to Ayodhya
About 18h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chandigarh. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 146 km (about 2h 55m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 446. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 596. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 746. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 146 km (about 2h 55m of driving) — Arrive in Ayodhya
By bus: Chandigarh to Ayodhya
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Chandigarh. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chandigarh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chandigarh → Ayodhya. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~892 km Takes about 19h 49m. Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550.
- Arrive in Ayodhya
By train: Chandigarh to Ayodhya
The nearest railway stations are Chandigarh for Chandigarh and Ayodhya for Ayodhya. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 16h 27m in total: Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Weekly Express (15904) 11:10 PM Chandigarh to 01:45 AM Saharanpur, then Ganga Sutlej Express (13308) 02:25 AM Saharanpur to 03:37 PM Ulna Bhari — change at Saharanpur (about 40m wait)
- With one change, 17h 55m in total: Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Weekly Express (15904) 11:10 PM Chandigarh to 11:15 AM Lucknow, then JAIPUR - KAMAKHYA Kavi Guru Exp (19709) 02:00 PM Lucknow to 05:05 PM Ayodhya — change at Lucknow (about 2h 45m wait)
- With one change, 18h 15m in total: CHANDIGARH - LUCKNOW Exp (15012) 05:10 PM Chandigarh to 05:55 PM Ambala Cant Jn, then Amritsar-DibrugarhTown Weekly Express (15934) 08:40 PM Ambala Cant Jn to 11:25 AM Ulna Bhari — change at Ambala Cant Jn (about 2h 45m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 892 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,910 · Sedan ₹11,700 · SUV ₹15,310 · Innova / MUV ₹17,150 · Tempo Traveller ₹19,920
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹980 · AC Seater ₹1,610 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,430 · AC Sleeper ₹2,050 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,550
- Train: Sleeper ₹570 · Economy ₹920 · Third AC ₹1,280 · Second AC ₹1,810 · First AC ₹2,530
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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