How to Reach Amritsar

How to Reach Amritsar by Air

The Rajasansi airport, about 11 kms from town, is connected by domestic flights to Delhi and Chandigarh. You can get to town by a pre-booked rented car, taxis or auto-rickshaws.

How to Reach Amritsar by Rail

Amritsar is connected by direct trains to major Indian cities like Delhi, Jammu, Mumbai, Nagpur, Calcutta and Puri. The most convenient train from Delhi is the Swarn Shatabdi which takes about 6 hours.

How to Reach Amritsar by Bus

You can drive into Amritsar from neighbouring states. Bus services also connect Amritsar with most north Indian towns, including Chandigarh (235 Kms), Delhi (450 Kms), Shimla, Kulu, Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh, Dehradun and Rishikesh in Uttar Pradesh and Jammu.

Getting Around Amritsar

Rented cars are available and you can book one through a travel agent or your hotel. These are chauffeur driven and self-driven vehicles are not available. Cars are usually rented on a half day or full day charge. Un-metered auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are the most common mode of local transport within the city. Auto-rickshaws can be hired for a full day at Rs 500, and for half a day at Rs. 300. Taxis are available around the station and near Ritz Hotel.