Delhi to Chandigarh by train
Chandigarh lies 236 km (146 mi) north of Delhi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 31 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 288 km (179 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
Open Chandigarh in Google Maps
| Delhi | Chandigarh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 11 million | 970,602 |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) | 351 m (1,152 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Delhi Junction railway station, Sarai Rohilla railway station | Chandigarh Junction railway station, Chandigarh railway station |
| Postal codes | 486111–486441 | 799115 |
Where to book trains from Delhi to Chandigarh
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Chandigarh
Live rooms and prices for Chandigarh are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Chandigarh
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Chandigarh from Delhi?
236 km (146 mi) in a straight line, north of Delhi; by road roughly 288 km (179 mi).
How long does it take to get from Delhi to Chandigarh by train?
About 4 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Delhi and Chandigarh?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.