How to reach

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).

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.

Some important telephone numbers are:

• Railway Enquiry : 131, 132, 2653131
• Superintendent : 2654782
• Train Status 131, 132
• Ticket Booking ISBT 2708573
• Train Booking Railway Station 2641651

For detailed train timings and other information log on to www.indianrailways.gov.in or www.irctc.co.in

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.

Some important telephone numbers are:

• Flight Enquiry, Airport - 2656029
• Airport (Civil) - 2656027
• VIP Room - 2656021
• Senior Aerodrome Officer, Airport - 2656027
• Kingfisher Airlines:- 2741419, 7419851
• Jet Airways:- 2658934
• Indian Airlines:- 2656029
• Go Air:- 5076283
• Spicejet Airlines:- 09871803333

By Bus

Buses of several State Road Transport Corporations connect Chandigarh with many cities and towns of neighboring states. Buses are air-conditioned, deluxe, semi-deluxe and ordinary. The Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) is located in Sector 17 (City Centre). ISBT, Sector 17 and Bus Stand, Sector 43 are two main bus stands in Chandigarh wherefrom the buses ply to all the major cities. Another transport unit called Chandigarh Transport Undertaking, a part of Chandigarh Administration provides both inter-state and local transport services.

Some important road distances (in kilometers) from Chandigarh are given below :

Some important telephone numbers are:

• CTU: 0172-2704005
• Haryana Roadways: 0172-2704104
• Himachal Roadways: 0172-2704015
• Pepsu Roadways (PRTC) : 0172-2704128
• Punjab Roadways : 0172-2704023
• Citco Tour And Travels : 0172-2704614