Delhi to Chandigarh is about 312 km by road — 6–7 hours in a car, most of it on NH44, the Grand Trunk Road. A one-way taxi costs from ₹3,200 with us, fixed before you leave. A straight run up the plains to the city where the roads to Shimla and Manali begin.
How far is Chandigarh from Delhi?
About 312 km, measured door to door between the two city centres — the distance the fares below are worked out on. Starting from the edge of either city, or going on to a suburb, changes it by a few kilometres either way.
In a car it takes 6–7 hours. That is worked out at 42 to 55 km an hour, which is what these roads really average once the town crossings, toll queues and a tea stop are counted. A maps app will show less; it is quoting an empty road.
The road from Delhi to Chandigarh
Most trips take NH44, the Grand Trunk Road. Leaving Delhi, it runs through:
- Delhi
- Sonipat
- Panipat
- Karnal
- Kurukshetra
- Ambala
- Zirakpur
- Chandigarh
Coming back from Chandigarh, it is the same road with the towns the other way round. The driver picks the road on the day — traffic and roadworks decide it more than the map does — and if you want a particular one, say so when you set off.
On the way
- Kurukshetra — the pilgrimage town of the Mahabharata, a short way off the highway.
- Panipat — the town of the three battles, on the road itself.
- Zirakpur — where the road reaches the Chandigarh tricity, with Panchkula and Mohali beside it.
To stop at any of them, add it as a stop when you book. The fare shown is for the direct trip; the desk calls to confirm what a stop adds before you travel. With a round trip the same driver waits while you are there.
Taxi fare, Delhi to Chandigarh and back
Every car, both directions one way, and a round trip with the return on the same day. The one-way fares include the driver, fuel and GST. Toll, parking and state entry tax are not in any column — they are paid on the road as they come. Driving after 10 pm adds a night allowance of ₹250.
| Car | Delhi → Chandigarh | Chandigarh → Delhi | Round trip, same day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback4 seats | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹6,240 |
| Dzire4 seats | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹6,860 |
| Ertiga6 seats | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹8,110 |
| Innova Crysta6 seats | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹11,230 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 seater)12 seats | Round trip only | Round trip only | ₹15,600 |
| Tempo Traveller (14 seater)14 seats | Round trip only | Round trip only | ₹16,224 |
| Tempo Traveller (16 seater)16 seats | Round trip only | Round trip only | ₹18,096 |
| Force Urbania (16 seater)16 seats | Round trip only | Round trip only | ₹21,840 |
The one-way fare is the same whichever city you start from. The round trip is billed on 624 km for the day there and back, with at least 250 km billed for each day the car is out.
Staying a night or two
A round trip keeps the same car and driver with you for every day you are away, so it is priced for every day. These are the fares for coming back on the same day, the next day, and the day after, with the return date put into the booking form.
| Car | Same day | 2 days | 3 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹6,240 | ₹6,240 | ₹7,500 |
| Dzire | ₹6,860 | ₹6,860 | ₹8,250 |
| Ertiga | ₹8,110 | ₹8,110 | ₹9,750 |
| Innova Crysta | ₹11,230 | ₹11,230 | ₹13,500 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 seater) | ₹15,600 | ₹15,600 | ₹18,750 |
| Tempo Traveller (14 seater) | ₹16,224 | ₹16,224 | ₹19,500 |
| Tempo Traveller (16 seater) | ₹18,096 | ₹18,096 | ₹21,750 |
| Force Urbania (16 seater) | ₹21,840 | ₹21,840 | ₹26,250 |
Driver’s night allowance is added for each night away and is not part of these fares. If the stay is long and the car would sit idle, two one-way bookings can come out cheaper — the one way or round trip guide works through when.
Questions people ask
How far is Chandigarh from Delhi by road?
About 312 km by road, door to door between the two city centres. The distance to your own address can be a little more or less.
How long does Delhi to Chandigarh take by car?
6–7 hours for 312 km. That counts town crossings, toll queues and a short stop — the time a maps app shows is the empty-road best case.
Which road goes from Delhi to Chandigarh?
Most trips take NH44, the Grand Trunk Road, through Sonipat, Panipat, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Ambala and Zirakpur. The driver may choose another road for traffic or roadworks; tell them if you want a particular one.
What is the taxi fare from Delhi to Chandigarh?
One way, from ₹3,200 in a Hatchback — a fixed fare with the driver, fuel and GST in it. Toll, parking and state entry tax are paid on the road as they come.
What is the taxi fare from Chandigarh to Delhi?
One way, from ₹3,200 in a Hatchback. The fare is the same in both directions.
How much is a round trip from Delhi to Chandigarh?
Going and coming back the same day, from ₹6,240 in a Hatchback, for 624 km billed. The same driver and car wait while you are there.
Can the taxi stop on the way?
Yes — say which places when you book, for example Kurukshetra. The fare shown is for the direct trip; the desk confirms by phone what a stop adds before you travel.
Is the fare fixed?
Yes. The fare shown when you book is the fare, and it can be paid in cash to the driver at the end of the trip.
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- Delhi to Chandigarh taxi — fares, pickup areas and booking
- Chandigarh to Delhi taxi — the other way
- Delhi to Chandigarh round trip
- Cab service in Delhi
- Cab service in Chandigarh