New Delhi to Chandigarh
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from New Delhi, Delhi 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: New Delhi to Chandigarh
311 km · ~6h 33m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from New Delhi
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KarnalAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
161 km · 3h 13m 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: New Delhi to Chandigarh
311 km · ~6h 55m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at New Delhi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in New Delhi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- New Delhi → Chandigarh
AC Seater / Volvo · ~311 km
~6h 55m|Tentative fare ₹340–₹920
Usual tea / meal halts: Karnal (~170 km)
- 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: New Delhi to Chandigarh
Nearest railway stations: New Delhi for New Delhi, Chandigarh for Chandigarh.
Direct trains
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.
New Delhi to Chandigarh: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
New Delhi to Chandigarh is about 311 km by road, roughly 6.2 hours of travel time. The road passes near Panipat and Kurukshetra.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 311 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹12,103 · Ertiga ₹15,368 · Innova ₹16,021 · Innova Crysta ₹19,787 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹27,124
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹340 · AC Seater ₹560 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹500 · AC Sleeper ₹720 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹920
- Train: Sleeper ₹220 · Economy ₹340 · Third AC ₹470 · Second AC ₹650 · First AC ₹900
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Chandigarh.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from New Delhi to Chandigarh. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Sonipat60 km from New Delhi
Haryana
- Panipat115 km from New Delhi
Haryana
- Karnal155 km from New Delhi
Haryana
- Kurukshetra200 km from New Delhi
Haryana
- Ambala260 km from New Delhi
Haryana
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Chandigarh → Fatehgarh Sahib
About 50 km by road
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