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Chandigarh to Qadian

The distance from Chandigarh to Qadian is about 225 km by road, roughly 4.5 hours (estimated). Tourists and pilgrims usually visit Qadian during December, when the annual

225 kmDistance

4.5 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹2580

Sedan₹3030

SUV₹3980

Innova / MUV₹4480

Tempo Traveller₹5250

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹250

AC Seater₹410

Non-AC Sleeper₹360

AC Sleeper₹520

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹680

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Train

Sleeper₹170

Economy₹260

Third AC₹350

Second AC₹480

First AC₹660

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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Overview

The distance from Chandigarh to Qadian is about 225 km by road, roughly 4.5 hours (estimated). Tourists and pilgrims usually visit Qadian during December, when the annual convention of the Ahmadiyya Community, the Jalsa Salana, is often held.

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By Car: Chandigarh to Qadian

225 km · ~4h 50m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Chandigarh
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near Hoshiarpur
About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
Food & fuel near Hoshiarpur
75 km · 1h 30m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Qadian
Qadian, Punjab
Hotels in Qadian

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Chandigarh to Qadian

225 km · ~5h · 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 → Qadian
AC Seater / Volvo · ~225 km
~5h|Tentative fare ₹250–₹680
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Arrive in Qadian
Qadian, Punjab
Hotels in Qadian

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Chandigarh to Qadian

Nearest railway stations: Chandigarh for Chandigarh, Chhina for Qadian.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 7h 22m in total

Chandigarh-Amritsar Duronto Express#12241 · Duronto

07:00 PMChandigarh

3h 5m23 stops

10:05 PMJalandhar City

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Change trains at Jalandhar City — about 1h 25m wait

Bhatinda Jammu Tawi Express#19225 · Express

11:30 PMJalandhar City

2h 52m19 stops

02:22 AM^+1dJhawar

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1 change · 10h 27m in total

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12006 · Shatabdi

06:15 AMKalka

1h 39m9 stops

07:54 AMShahbad Marknda

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Change trains at Shahbad Marknda — about 2h 59m wait

Delhi-Pathankot Express#14037 · Express

10:53 AMShahbad Marknda

5h 49m43 stops

04:42 PMJhawar

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1 change · 11h 55m in total

Kalka - Barmer Chandigarh Express#14887 · Express

09:45 PMKalka

2h 11m8 stops

11:56 PMAmbala City

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Change trains at Ambala City — about 3h 4m wait

Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express#18101 · Express

03:00 AMAmbala City

6h 40m40 stops

09:40 AMJhawar

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Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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.