Kullu to Chandigarh
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kullu, Himachal Pradesh to Chandigarh, Punjab.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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.
Route Map
By Car: Kullu to Chandigarh
182 km · ~3h 38m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kullu
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
182 km · 3h 38m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ChandigarhChandigarh, Punjab
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: Kullu to Chandigarh
182 km · ~4h 3m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kullu
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kullu. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kullu → Chandigarh
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~182 km
~4h 3m|Tentative fare ₹200–₹560
- Arrive in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, Punjab
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kullu to Chandigarh
Nearest railway stations: Baijnath Paprola (about 46 km away) for Kullu, Chandigarh for Chandigarh.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 19h 20m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 6h 8m wait
2 changes · 19h 20m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 3h 25m wait
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 3h 30m wait
2 changes · 39h 40m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 35m wait
Change trains at Rajpura Jn — about 13h 54m wait
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.
Kullu to Chandigarh: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kullu to Chandigarh is about 182 km by road, roughly 3.6 hours of travel time. The road passes near Mandi and Bilaspur.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 182 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹6,297 · Ertiga ₹8,017 · Innova ₹8,362 · Innova Crysta ₹10,307 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹14,209
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹200 · AC Seater ₹330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹290 · AC Sleeper ₹420 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹560
- Train: Sleeper ₹140 · Economy ₹210 · Third AC ₹280 · Second AC ₹390 · First AC ₹540
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Kullu to Chandigarh. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
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