Route guide

Chintpurni to Chandigarh

From Mata Chintpurni Temple to the city, easily done in a single day.

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At a glance

Distance and Time

• Distance: 163–177 km

• Road time: 3–4 hours

Nearest rail: Amb Andaura, 20–25 km away.

Route A · Recommended

Via Una, Nangal and Anandpur Sahib

Chintpurni → Amb → Una → Nangal → Anandpur Sahib → Ropar → Kharar → Chandigarh

~163 km · 2 hr 45 min–3.5 hours

Taxi fare: ₹2,700–₹3,200.

Other routes

Three Alternatives

• Via Hoshiarpur & Balachaur: ~170 km · ~4 hrs

• Via Garhshankar & Kharar: ~175 km · 3.5–4 hrs

• Via Nangal & Siswan: ~177 km · ~4 hrs; most scenic

By bus

HRTC and Private Coaches

• Time: 3 hr 20 min–4 hr 10 min

• Fare: ₹284–₹1,599

• Arrives at ISBT Sector 43

Departs from Chintpurni Bus Stand.

By train

Via Amb Andaura

• To the station: 30–40 min

• Train journey: 2.5–3 hours

• Tickets: ₹160–₹1,300+

Vande Bharat and Jan Shatabdi run on this line.

Before you go

Road Safety Tips

• Go easy on hill sections near Chintpurni

• Keep your FASTag topped up

• Avoid heavy rain or dense fog

Best months: October–March.

Plan your trip

Read the Full Chintpurni to Chandigarh Guide

All four routes, buses, trains, stops and FAQs.

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