Category: Getting There

Shimla to Manali Distance

Shimla to Manali Distance

The Shimla to Manali distance is 250 kilometers. The terrain is hilly so the travel time is about 9 to 10 hours. By road is the only mode for travel as there is no rail link between Shimla and Manali. Although there is an Airport in Shimla and Bhuntar ( Kullu, near Manali) there are no direct flights in between them.

Private and government deluxe buses are available between Shimla and Manali in the morning and evening only. Most tourists prefer to travel by taxi and all type of vehicles like Maruti Dzire, Etios, Tata Indica, Tavera, and Toyota Innova vehicles are easily available both at Manali and Shimla. More details will be given on Shimla to Manali article.

Four laning of this road is also going on at some places which will make the drive more convenient. Some tunnels are also in the making and will be operational in the coming months.

Chandigarh: Getting There

Chandigarh getting there

Chandigarh is linked to all major urban centres in the region by road, rail, and air. Delhi Chandigarh is the main route as a majority of travellers travel through / from Delhi to Chandigarh. Owing to its central location, Chandigarh serves as a  gateway to the Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and northern Punjab. Tourists and public in general travel to Chandigarh to approach northwards to places like Kasauli, Shimla, Kullu, Manali, Dharamsala, Kangra, Palampur, Dalhousie, Chamba, Khajjiar

By Air

Popular flights

Airlines Flights to / from
Indian Airlines Delhi, Jammu, Mumbai
Jet airways Delhi, Mumbai
Kingfisher Delhi, Mumbai
Go Air Delhi, Mumbai, Goa

aeroplaneChandigarh is connected to Delhi and Mumbai (daily) and other major towns and tourist circuits by flights of Indian Airlines and other private sector airlines. There is also a weekly flight to Leh from Chandigarh. The airport is 11 km away from the main city. The traffic is increasing day by day and more flights get added / modified on a regular basis. Maximum number of flights are in the Delhi Chandigarh section

By Rail

Some important trains from Chandigarh

Train Name to / from station Arrival Departure
Shatabdi Morning Delhi 11:05 06:50
Shatabdi Evening Delhi 20:45 18:20
Paschim Express Mumbai 16:30 11:20
Garib Rath  Jaipur 06:35 21:50
Klk Bme Express Barmer 05:10 22:30
Cdg Lko Express Lucknow 10:15 21:30
Himalayan Queen Delhi 10:25 17:32
Kalka Mail Howrah 03:15 01:10

The railway station is 7 km away from the city center. It is well connected to the major cities of India like Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Mumbai, Kolkatta, Chennai, Trivendrum etc. Important trains like the Shatabdi Express and the Himalayan Queen service the city on a regular basis in Delhi Chandigarh section. Check exact timings from Indian railways website.

By Road

Chandigarh is well connected by road to almost every small and big town in northern India. The city can boast of an excellent road-network. It is also conveniently located within motor-able distance from a number of major cities of North India. National Highways 21 and 22 run through the city. Near perfect road condition and breathtaking views on either side of the road offers a pleasant drive.
Frequent buses ply from Chandigarh to Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and even Rajasthan. One has a varied choice that includes deluxe VOLVO buses, luxury buses, ordinary buses and taxis, all of which are readily available.

Delhi Chandigarh by AC taxi

carclip4Taxi facility is also available between new Delhi and Chandigarh. The travel time is 4 to 5 hours only. The advantage of taxi service is that it is available as per your required date time and place. This service is a bit costly but more comfortable than bus services. If number of passengers are more then this service comes in your budget. AC tata Indica car is available for Rs 2400 only and AC Tavera is available for RS 3000 only. read more

Chandigarh Railway Station

Chandigarh Railway Station

Location of Chandigarh Railway station

Chandigarh railway station is located on the outskirts of Chandigarh between Chandigarh and Panchkula. One side of the railway station is connected to Panchkula and the other to Chandigarh and Mohali.

[adsense-codesquare]Chandigarh station lies on the Ambala Kalka broad gauge line, which is a single but electrified line. The line terminates at Kalka. Ambala is 45 kilometers from Chandigarh and Kalka is 30 Kilometers from Chandigarh. A new Chandigarh Ludhiana Rail link is under construction, which is ready till Morinda in Punjab. The Chandigarh Railway station is at distance of about 8 kilometers from the Main sector 17-city centre.

Chandigarh Railway station code

Chandigarh Railway station code is CDG

Taxi / auto availability at railway station in Chandigarh

Auto Rickshaws, and taxis are easily available at the railway station. There is also a prepaid booth for the convenience of passengers and passengers are advised to take pre paid auto / taxi only to avoid fleecing.

Air-conditioned radio taxis are also available at the Chandigarh railway station.

Local bus services from Chandigarh Station to bus stand

On arrival of important trains the government run CTU (Chandigarh Transport Undertaking) local bus service is also there from Railway station to sector 17-bus stand. The bus is parked in the bus parking and starts ten minutes after the arrival of the train. If you are looking to travel by bus in a cheap ticket be fast to boar the train immediately after arrival of train other wise you will miss the bus and there is no other bus service.

Taxi Services for Kasauli Shimla and other tourist places

Taxis are also available for travelling to Shimla and other tourist places in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab which normally Charge @ Rs 1500 per day

Chandigarh railway station enquiry

Service Types Contact No.
Station Superintendent 0172-2654782
Enquiry Manual 139
National Enquiry 0173-2653131, 131, 1333
Enquiry Computerized (Reservation)
Enquiry (Train Arrival-Departure) 0172-2708573
Reservation Office, Sector-17 0172-2708573
Train Booking – Railway Station
Railway Station 0172-2641651
Train Ticket Confirmation 132

Chandigarh railway station Map

Chandigarh Railway station Timetable

The following is the arrival and departure time table at Chandigarh Railway Station

Chandigarh Railway Station Arrivals
Train No. Train Name Origin Arr. Time
2005 Kalka Shtbdi New Delhi 8:37 PM
2011 Kalka Shtbdi New Delhi 11:05 AM
2231 Lko Cdg Express Lucknow 10:15 AM
4095 Himalyan Queen New Delhi 10:28 AM
4888 Barmer Klk Exp Barmer 5:10 AM
4217 Unchahar Exp Allahabad 9:55 AM
2057 Uhl Janshatabdi New Delhi 7:05 PM
2983 Jp Cdg G Rath Jaipur 6:40 AM
2925 Paschim Express Mumbai Bandra 3:52 PM
2311 Hwh Dli Klk Mai Howrah 3:20 AM
5903 Dbrt Cdg Expres Dibrugarh (DBRT) 1:15 PM
2217 Sampark Kranthi Kochuveli (KVCL) 3:40 PM
2687A Dehradun Exp Chennai Central 7:45 AM
Train Departures from Chandigarh Railway Station
Train No. Train Name Destination Dept. time
2006 Kalka Shtbdi New Delhi 6:53 AM
2012 Kalka Shtbdi New Delhi 6:22 PM
2312 Kalka Mail Howtah 1:10 AM
2232 Cdg Lko Express Lucknow 8:50 PM
4096 Himalayan Queen New Delhi 5:30 PM
4887 Klk Bme Express Barmer 10:25 PM
4218 Unchahar Exp Allahabad 4:25 PM
2688A Ddn Cdg Mas Exp Chennai Central 7:45 AM
2058 Ndls Janshtbdi New Delhi 7:33 AM
2926A Paschim Express Bandra Terminus 11:20 AM
2984 Cdg Jp G Rath Jaipur 9:05 PM
2218 Kerla S Kranti Kochuveli (KVCL) 9:00 AM
5904 Cdg Dbrt Expres Dibrugarh 11:10 PM

Jaipur Chandigarh Travel

Jaipur Chandigarh Travel Options

[adsense-codesquare]By bus

Distance 510 Kms Travel time 10 hours

Rajasthan State Roadways Transport Corporation (RSRTC) Jaipur Shimla sector

RSRTC deluxe and Air Conditioned services provide the best quality traveling condition available in the country.

RSRTC Enquiry / contact Numbers

Delhi (Deluxe & Volvo buses Bikaner House)

 011-23383469, 23386698, ISBT Delhi 011- 23861246

Control Room, Head Office, Jaipur (Opened for 24 hrs.) 0141-2374670, 2373044

Jaipur Shimla Super deluxe service travel time 15-16 hours fare rupees 686

Bus Type Boarding from Dept. time Arrival at Arrival Time Fare (Rs.)
Super Deluxe Jaipur 20.00 hrs Shimla 01:30 Hrs 686
Super Deluxe Shimla 23:20 hrs Jaipur 16:45 Hrs 686

By Train

Train Name Origin Departure Destination Arrival
Garib Rath  Jaipur 20:05 Chandigarh 06:35
Garib Rath  Chandigarh 21:05 Jaipur 07:40
Jammu All Exp Ambala 01:10 Jaipur 09:45
Jammu All Exp Jaipur 16:35 Ambala 01:30
Klk Bme Express Barmer 06:45 Chandigarh 05:32
Klk Bme Express Chandigarh 22:30 Barmer 16:00

The Chandigarh railway station is 7 km away from the city center.

Mumbai Chandigarh Travel

By Air

Airport Name Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
City Name Chandigarh
State Union Territory
Distance & Direction from city Approx. 12 Kms. east of bus stand
Telephone 91-172-2659886, 5055901-02
Flier Name From Departure to Arrival
Indian Mumbai 10:00 Chandigarh 14:00
Indian Chandigarh 15:15 Mumbai 18:55
Jet Airways Mumbai 10:10 Chandigarh 12:20
Jet Airways Chandigarh 12:55 Mumbai 15:10
Go Air Mumbai 06:55 Chandigarh 09:15
Kingfisher Mumbai 14:45 Chandigarh 17:05
Kingfisher Chandigarh 10:55 Mumbai 13:15

 

By Train

Train Name From Departure to Arrival
Paschim Express Mumbai 11:35 Chandigarh 15:45
Paschim Express Chandigarh 11:20 Mumbai 15:15
Swaraj Express Mumbai 07:55 Ambala 07:55
Swaraj Express Ambala 16:00 Mumbai 16:05
Kerala S Kranti Mumbai 11:35 Chandigarh 15:30
Kerala S Kranti Chandigarh 09:00 Mumbai 12:25
Golden Temple Mail Mumbai 21:35 Ambala 01:00
Golden Temple Mail Ambala 02:00 Mumbai 05:40
Amritsar Dadar Exp Mumbai 23:45 Ambala 09:30
Amritsar Dadar Exp Ambala 15:50 Mumbai 04:00

Chandigarh is 45 Kilometers from Ambala. Taxis and buses are freely available 24 hours.

Chandigarh railway station is about 8 Kilometers from main bus stand sector 17