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How To Reach Chandigarh

Reaching Chandigarh, Punjab, India

By Train:

Chandigarh is well-connected by train. The city's main railway station is Chandigarh Railway Station (CDG). It is served by numerous trains from various parts of the country, offering connectivity to major cities.

By Flight:

The nearest airport is Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), which has flights connecting to major cities in India and certain international destinations.

By Road:

Chandigarh has a good network of roads. It can easily be accessed by National Highways and state roads from neighboring states and cities.

How to reach Chandigarh from India's top 10 cities:

From Delhi (Approx. 245 KM):

Flight: Direct flights to Chandigarh Airport.
Train: Several daily trains to Chandigarh Railway Station.
Road: NH 44 - usually no stopovers required.

From Mumbai (Approx. 1665 KM):

Flight: Direct flights to Chandigarh Airport.
Train: Trains like Paschim Express connecting to Chandigarh Railway Station.
Road: NH 48, with possible stopovers in Udaipur or Jaipur.

From Kolkata (Approx. 1720 KM):

Flight: Direct flights to Chandigarh Airport.
Train: Trains like Kalka Mail to Chandigarh Railway Station.
Road: NH 19, with stopovers in Varanasi or Lucknow suggested.

From Bangalore (Approx. 2620 KM):

Flight: Direct flights to Chandigarh Airport.
Train: Trains like Sanghamitra Express to Chandigarh Railway Station.
Road: NH 44, with stopovers in Hyderabad and Nagpur recommended.

From Hyderabad (Approx. 1845 KM):

Flight: Connecting flights to Chandigarh Airport.
Train: Trains available to Chandigarh Railway Station with changes.
Road: NH 44, with a stopover in Nagpur may be considered.

From Chennai (Approx. 2480 KM):

Flight: Connecting flights to Chandigarh Airport.
Train: Trains like Dehradun Express to Chandigarh Railway Station.
Road: NH 44, with potential stopovers in Hyderabad and Nagpur.

From Ahmedabad (Approx. 1190 KM):

Flight: Connecting flights to Chandigarh Airport.
Train: Options like Ashram Express to Chandigarh Railway Station.
Road: NH 47 and NH 48, with a suggested stopover in Udaipur.

From Pune (Approx. 1660 KM):

Flight: Connecting flights to Chandigarh Airport.
Train: Trains available with one or more changes.
Road: NH 48, with recommend stopovers in Udaipur or Jaipur.

From Jaipur (Approx. 530 KM):

Flight: Direct flights to Chandigarh Airport.
Train: Direct trains to Chandigarh Railway Station.
Road: NH 48, often without need for stopovers.

From Lucknow (Approx. 800 KM):

Flight: Connecting flights to Chandigarh Airport.
Train: Options like Lucknow CDG Express to Chandigarh Railway Station.
Road: NH 44, with possible stopover in New Delhi.

Please note that the distances mentioned are approximate and travel times can vary based on the mode of transport chosen. Road conditions, traffic, and weather can also affect travel times.

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