Chandigarh → Delhi
Chandigarh to Delhi carpool
- 261 kmby road
- 4 hr 37 mindriving
- ₹390–₹920typical per seat
Coming down from Chandigarh, most drivers set off either early morning to reach Delhi by midday or on Sunday evening. Ambala, Karnal, Panipat and Sonipat all sit on the route, so you can join partway rather than starting in Chandigarh itself.
Rides on this route
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Chandigarh to Delhi: how the options compare
| Option | Typical cost per person | Typical journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool (SideSeat) | ₹390 – ₹920 | 4 hr 36 min |
| Train | ₹160 – ₹840 | 5 hr 12 min |
| Bus | ₹310 – ₹580 | 6 hr 30 min |
| Outstation cab | ₹3,700 – ₹5,000 for the whole car | 4 hr 36 min |
Train, bus and cab figures are indicative ranges worked out from the distance, not live fares — check the operator before you travel. Carpool prices come from SideSeat's own distance-based cost-sharing bands.
Common questions
How far is Delhi from Chandigarh by road?
Chandigarh to Delhi is about 261 km by road.
How long does the drive from Chandigarh to Delhi take?
The drive takes roughly 4 hr 37 min in normal traffic. Leaving early usually saves time on the city stretches at either end.
How much does a carpool seat from Chandigarh to Delhi cost?
Seats on this route are typically ₹390 to ₹920. SideSeat prices a seat from the distance travelled so passengers share the driver's costs — it is not a fare, and there is no surge pricing.
Which towns are on the way from Chandigarh to Delhi?
Drivers on this route commonly pass Ambala, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Panipat, Sonipat, Baghpat. You can join or get off at any of them, and the seat price is worked out for the leg you actually travel.
Can I be picked up somewhere along the route?
Yes. SideSeat matches you to any driver whose route passes within about 20 km of your pickup and drop-off, not only to drivers whose trip starts and ends exactly where yours does — so you will see rides a strict Chandigarh-to-Delhi search would miss.
Is carpooling from Chandigarh to Delhi cheaper than a cab?
Usually, yes — an outstation cab on this route is charged per kilometre for the whole car, while a carpool seat only covers your share of a trip the driver was already making. The comparison table above shows indicative figures for each option.
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