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How to Reach Chandigarh
 Chandigarh's airport is 12 km. from the City Centre. Indian
Airlines and Jet Airways connect Chandigarh with , Delhi, Leh and Amritsar. The
Corporation has a well maintained Tourist Information Centre at the Airport.
Chandigarh is linked to Delhi twice-weekly (Wednesday and Friday )by Indian Airlines flights from Delhi and to Amritsar. The airport is 11
km from downtown. Taxis are available for airport transfer.
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AIR TIMINGS |
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| Flight No |
Route |
Airways |
Departure |
| Frequency |
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| IC - 7485 |
Chandigarh-Amritsar |
Indian Airlines |
1245 |
Thus/Sat |
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| 9W - 3304 |
Chandigarh-Delhi |
Jet Airways |
1440/1540 |
Daily |
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| CD - 7486 |
Chandigarh-Delhi (Via Amritsar) |
Indian Airlines |
15:10 |
WeSa |
| CD - 7483 |
Chandigarh-Leh |
Indian Airlines |
09:20 |
We |
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| IC - 7485 |
Delhi - Chandigarh |
Indian Airlines |
1130 |
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| 9W - 3303 |
Delhi - Chandigarh |
Jet Airways |
1210 |
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| CD - 7483 |
Leh - Chandigarh |
Indian Airlines |
1000/1200 |
Wed |
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Relevant Telephone Numbers
| Airlines Enquiry |
| Flight Enquiry, Airport |
656029 |
| Airport (Civil) |
652735 |
| Senior Aerodrome Officer, Airport |
656027 |
| Indian Airlines, Reservation Office, Sector 17-C |
704539 |
| Indian Airlines, Cargo Office, Sector 17-C |
704034 |
| Station Manager |
705062 OR Fax No 705062 |
Official Airlines Flying to & from Chandigarh
| Indian Airlines |
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 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.
Some important road distances (in kilometers) from Chandigarh are given
below :
| Agra |
452 |
Khajuraho |
864 |
| Allahabad |
867 |
Kurukshetra |
70 |
| Ambala |
46 |
Lucknow |
743 |
| Amritsar |
240 |
Ludhiana |
100 |
| Anandpur Sahib |
80 |
Manali |
320 |
| Badrinath |
577 |
Mount Abu |
1016. |
| Bhakra Nangal |
125 |
Nainital |
568 |
| Chail (H.P.) |
120 |
Nepal |
1400 |
| Darjeeling |
1790 |
Panipat |
165 |
| Delhi |
248 |
Pathankot |
246 |
| Gangotri |
535 |
Patiala |
65 |
| Jaipur |
507 |
Rishikesh |
276 |
| Jalandhar |
134 |
Shimla |
120 |
| Jammu |
380 |
Srinagar |
666 |
| Kanyakumari |
2979 |
Udaipur |
926 |
| Kasauli |
77 |
Vaishno Devi |
400 |
| Kedarnath |
505 |
Varanasi |
996 |
Bus
Facilities
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).
Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU)
The CTU is an Undertaking of Chandigarh
Administration. It provides both inter state services and local
transport services. The CTU coaches are well maintained and the
important cities which are connected by CTU buses are Delhi, Dehradun,
Haridwar, Shimla, Manali, Katra (J&K) and major towns of Punjab and
Haryana.
Facilities at ISBT
| Facility |
Telephone No. |
| Chandigarh Tourist Information Centre |
2704616, 2703839 |
| The Chef Bus Stand |
2703839 |
| CITCO Tours and Travels |
2703839 |
| Railway Reservation and Information Centre |
2708573 |
| Himachal Pradesh Tourist Information Centre |
2708569, 2707267 |
| Uttar Pradesh Tourist Information Centre |
2707649 |
| Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam |
2707649 |
 Chandigarh is linked with its principal gateway city, Delhi.
Chandigarh railway station is 8km from the city centre in sector 17.
The twice-daily Shatabdi express to Delhi is fast, comfortable and
air-conditioned. Food served on the train is included in the fare.
Other important and long distance trains are also connected from
various parts of the country.
RAILWAYS
Chandigarh Railway Station is about 8 kms from the
City Centre in Sector 17. Shatabdi Express and Himalayan Queen
provides train connections, everyday, between Chandigarh and Delhi.
Paschim Express connects the city to Mumbai. Chandigarh Transport
Undertaking and the Corporation buses ply to and from the railway
station to coincide with the arrival and departure of important
trains.
| TRAIN
TIMINGS |
| Train No |
Train Name |
Timings |
| Arrival |
Departure |
| 2005 |
New Delhi-Kalka Shatabdi Express |
20.20 |
20.28 |
| 2006 |
Kalka-NewDelhi Shatabdi Express |
06.42 |
06.50 |
| 2011 |
New Delhi-Chandigarh Shatabdi Express |
10.50 |
DP |
| 2012 |
Chandigarh-NewDelhi Shatabdi Express |
SP |
12.20 |
| 2311 |
Howrah-Kalka Mail |
03.35 |
04.05 |
| 2312 |
Kalka-Howrah Mail |
00.35 |
01.00 |
| 4535 |
Kalka-Amritsar Express |
16.58 |
17.08 |
| 4536 |
Amritsar-Kalka Express |
06.20 |
07.00 |
| 4795 |
Bhiwani-Kalka Ekta Express |
10.20 |
10.28 |
| 4796 |
Kalka-Bhiwani Ekta Express |
17.30 |
17.38 |
| 4887 |
Kalka-Jodhpur Chandigarh Express |
22.02 |
22.10 |
| 4888 |
Jodhpur-Kalka Chandigarh Express |
05.40 |
05.50 |
| 4095 |
New Delhi-Kalka Himalayan Queen Express |
10.20 |
10.28 |
| 4096 |
Kalka-NewDelhi Himalayan Queen Express |
17.30 |
17.38 |
| 2 UK |
Kalka-Ambala Passenger |
13.05 |
13.15 |
| 1 UC |
Ambala-Kalka Passenger |
19.30 |
19.35 |
| 2925 |
Paschim Express |
15.05 |
15.10 |
| 2926 A |
Paschim Express |
11.10 |
11.35 |
| 2038 |
Kalka Shatabadi |
18.11 |
18.20 |
| 2037 |
Kalka Shatabadi |
11.02 |
11.15 |
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| Railway Enquiry - 131, 132 |
| Superintendent |
654782 |
| Train Status |
131, 132, 654775 |
| Ticket Booking - ISBT |
708573 |
| Train Booking - Railway Station |
641651 |
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