Route guide
From near Amritsar across Punjab's highways to the Tricity.
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At a glance
• Distance: 253–265 km
• Road time: 4–5 hours
Nearest rail: Amritsar Junction, about 25 km away.
Route 1 · Fastest
Ajnala → Amritsar → Jalandhar → Phagwara → Nawanshahr → Ropar → Kharar → Chandigarh
~255 km · 4–4.5 hours
Four-lane NH 3 and NH 344A, less congestion.
Alternative
• ~265 km · 4.5–5 hours
• Wide NH 44 with many dhabas
• Heavier truck traffic near Ludhiana
Suits travellers with business in Ludhiana.
By taxi or bus
• Sedan taxi: ₹2,500–₹2,700
• SUV taxi: ₹3,600–₹4,200
• Bus from Amritsar: ₹300–₹900
Buses need a 45-minute local hop to Amritsar first.
By train
• Intercity Express: ~4 hrs 5 min
• ASR CDG Express: ~4 hrs 34 min
• Paschim Express: ~5 hrs
Total trip about 5.5 hours, ₹200–₹800.
Before you go
• Watch for flyover works near Ropar
• Keep FASTag ready for NH tolls
• Start early to avoid bottlenecks
Best months: October–March.
Plan your trip
Routes, taxis, trains, buses, costs and FAQs.
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