w to reach Chandigarh by flight

The city has its own airport, Chandigarh Airport (IXC), located approximately 12 kilometers from the city center. It operates both domestic and limited international flights, connecting Chandigarh to major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad.

Nearest Airport: Chandigarh Airport (IXC)

How to reach Chandigarh by road

National Highways: Chandigarh is well-connected by roadways, with several national highways passing through or near the city. National Highway 5 (NH5) connects Chandigarh to Delhi, while NH7 connects it to Ambala and other parts of North India. NH22 links Chandigarh to Shimla and other destinations in Himachal Pradesh.

Interstate Bus Services: Chandigarh is served by interstate bus services operated by state transport corporations and private operators. Regular buses ply to and from cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Shimla.

How to reach Chandigarh by train

 The city is served by Chandigarh Railway Station (CDG), which is well-connected to various cities across India. Several trains, including express and superfast trains, operate to and from Chandigarh, connecting it to destinations like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Amritsar, and Jaipur.

Local transport in Chandigarh

Taxis and auto-rickshaws are readily available for local transportation within Chandigarh. They offer a convenient way to explore the city and reach specific destinations.

Chandigarh also has a well-developed public bus network operated by the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU). These buses connect various sectors of the city and neighboring towns and are an economical mode of transport.

Alternately, you can also hire bicycles from Pedalchandigarh or rent a self-drive car and roam around the city.

How to Reach

By Air

The airport is 11 km from downtown. Taxis are available for Airport transfer. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Air Deccan connects Chandigarh with New Delhi the National Capital. Chandigarh Tourism has well maintained Tourist Information Centre at the Airport.

By Rail

Chandigarh is linked with New Delhi, the National Capital by Rail. The Chandigarh Railway Station is 8 Kms from the city centre in Sector 17. The twice daily Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi and Himalayan Queen connects New Delhi and Chandigarh. Paschim Express connects the city to Mumbai, Sadbhavna to Lucknow, Kerala Sampark Kranti to Kerala and Chennai Express to Chennai.

By Road

Chandigarh is well connected by road and buses provide an important transport link. There are services from various states such as- Haryana, Punjab, Himachal, and Delhi. It is a gateway to Himachal Pradesh as one can reach hill stations like Kasauli, Chail, Shimla etc within in a few hours drive. The hill stations Kullu & Manali with Rohtang Glacier are accessible from Chandigarh. The Union Territory of Chandigarh is well served by an excellent network of roads. The National Highways No. 21 (Ambala-Kinnaur) and 22 (Chandigarh-Leh) are the chief road arteries linking Chandigarh with the rest of the country. The city is within motorable distance from a number of popular towns and pilgrimage centres. Buses of several State Road Transport Corporations connect Chandigarh with many cities and towns of neighbouring states. Buses may be air-conditioned, deluxe, semi-deluxe or ordinary. The Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) is located in Sector 17 (City Centre).